W520: left speaker problem (high-pitched sounds)

[stifu]

my W520 right speaker sound really bad when playing high-pitched sounds (e.g. Windows-Sounds, Windows-Speaker-Test-Sound).

check out the video

http://youtu.be/saR-9jlens8?hd=1

the left speaker sounds pretty good, so I guess the mainboard/driver shouldn't be a problem.

is there a way to get a replacement speaker?

does anybody has or had a similar problem?

[PeterTWJ]

Hi stifu

Yes, just use the Windows test on the last few seconds to prove the tech that the right speaker is faulty and they will replace it for you. I have met the same problem before and I have the speaker replaced once.

Have a nice day! 

Peter

W520 (4284-A99)

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[stifu]

thanks for your reply peter!

is it possible to order a speaker and replace it myself?

[ColonelONeill]

I don't believe it is a Customer Replaceable Unit, but replacing it isn't too difficult. The most difficult part is routing the wires, IMO.