Turn your old laptop speakers into Bluetooth speakers
This is my first hardware upcycle project.
Dec 17, 2020
What you need
- Old Laptop Speakers
- Plyers
- Amplifier board (got mine from Core Electronics)
- Mini flathead screwdriver
- Power Supply 12v (got mine here on ebay)
What to do
- Strip the wires for the speakers (if needed)
- Work out the polarity of wires for speakers.
a. negative (black)
b. positive (red or white) - Identify the positive and negative slots on the amplifier board
- Loosen the screws for speaker wire slots
- Insert the speaker wires into positive and negative slots and use a flathead screwdriver to tighten
- Insert power supply, it should make a sound when turned on
- Pair your device with XY-P40W via Bluetooth, this will also make a sound
- Enjoy music!
Press enter or click to view image in full size![Amplifier board showing controls for speaker wires, volume adjust and power]()
Press enter or click to view image in full size![Amplifier board with speaker wires plugged in]()
