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Altec Lansing BoomJacket 2 Battery Replacement

Introduction

If your BoomJacket 2 loses charge rapidly, or fails to charge at all consider replacing the battery.

What you need

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    • Starting from any side, use your fingers to grab the black rubber sleeve and gently pull away from the speaker on both sides.

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    • Using your fingers, grab the blue sleeve from one side and pull away from the unit.

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  3. Altec Lansing BoomJacket 2 Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • At each of the marked pry spots, use the metal spudger to lift the speaker grill away from the case.

    • Avoid using excessive force to prevent bending the grill.

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    • Use the tweezers to remove the six rubber stoppers. There are four in the middle and two on the sides.

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    • Use the PH1 Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 12mm screws that lie underneath each rubber stopper.

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    • Gently pull apart the front panel from the base of the speaker.

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    • The battery will be in the middle of the speaker when the case is open.

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  9. Altec Lansing BoomJacket 2 Battery Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Pull firmly from both sides of the pin to disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard.

    • Pull battery up and away from speaker without catching any other components.

    • Motherboards have fragile components and can easily be damaged if they are hit or pulled on while extracting other parts.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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