Introduction
Use this guide to gain access to the internal components of a Sonos Era 100 speaker.
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Gently pull off the rubber foot on the the bottom of the speaker.
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Remove the five 11 mm Torx T20 screws that secure the bottom plate.
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Carefully lift off the bottom plate.
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Carefully disconnect the ribbon cable connected underneath the bottom panel.
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To detach the back panel, gently push it in a downward motion.
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Use tweezers to disconnect the USB-C PCB from the back panel.
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Using a halberd spudger, carefully remove the foam tape. Do this by keeping tension on the foam shown in the images and slicing underneath the tape.
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Pull the speaker grille off.
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Remove all four T10 Torx screws securing the touch bar assembly.
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Use an opening tool to release all four white retaining clips.
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Lift the touch bar assembly perpendicular to the unit, with care not to strain the connected ribbon cable.
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Lift the black ZIF locking flap that secures the touch bar assembly ribbon cable.
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Disconnect the ribbon cable.
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Remove the touch bar assembly.
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Remove the four T10 Torx screws on the back of the device.
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Pry open the speaker body to access the internals.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
