Patent ID: 8494207
Filing Date: 2013-07-23
Classification: H04R,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method for assembling a portable electronic device having an internal acoustic back volume, said method comprising: obtaining a printed circuit board; attaching electrical components to the printed circuit board; attaching an EMI shielding can to the printed circuit board such that the EMI shielding can is placed over one or more of the attached electrical components; attaching a speaker to the EMI shielding can; applying a form-in-place sealant to one or more particular locations of the assembled printed circuit board; curing the form-in-place sealant; and thereafter assembling the portable electronic device such that the assembled printed circuit board is provided within a housing of the portable electronic device and such that the internal acoustic back volume is formed within the portable electronic device housing and coupled to the speaker; wherein: