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Anker SoundCore 2 Battery Replacement

Introduction

This is a step by step guide to replace the battery in the Anker SoundCore 2.

Before replacing anything, be sure to take a look at the troubleshooting page for this device.

Accessing the battery will involve removing the speakers and motherboard using a Philips #1 screwdriver.

What you need

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    • Insert a spudger between the front panel and the body of the speaker.

    • Pry around the edges of the front panel with the spudger to pry it away from the speaker body.

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    • Remove eight 10 mm screws from the speaker mount using a Phillips #1 screwdriver (Phillips #0 can strip the screw heads).

    • Insert a spudger in the gap between the speaker mount and speaker body to remove the speaker mount.

    • Be careful not to damage the rubber gasket around the speaker mount plate.

    • Use your hand to remove the speakers. Some variants have a wire from the speaker to the board, some rest on contact pins.

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    • Remove the 10 mm screw that is holding the motherboard in place using a Phillips #1 screwdriver. Some variants have 2 screws.

    • Carefully remove the bluetooth antenna wire from the left of the board. It pulls up without much pressure.

    • Flip up the motherboard to expose the battery.

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    • Use a nylon spudger to remove the battery from the speaker casing.

    • Caution: Do not use metal prying tools on a battery—these can puncture an unprotected battery, potentially causing a fire.

    • The battery is glued down so it may be difficult to remove.

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    • Unplug the wire that connects the battery with the motherboard.

    • Battery specs: 2 x 18650 2600mAh soldered in series (to bring voltage to 7.4V).

    • Can safely be upgraded to 2 x 18650 3500mAh for additional capacity.

    • When replacing the battery, plug in the new battery where the old one was plugged in.

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Conclusion

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

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8 Guide Comments

It would be nice to have the specifications of the battery so availability can be checked before disassembly.

Michael Anderson - Reply

7.2V, 2550 mAh, 18.36 Watt - Hour

Kang Le - Reply

Hey I had a question.So i kind of dipped anker sound core 2 in water eithout the charging cover on and now it wont turn on.Can you Help what might be the problem here?

abdurreheembakir - Reply

Akku SoundCore2

Kapazität 2600 mAh Leistung 19.24 Wh Spannung 7.4 V Typ Li-ion

Andreas Reheis -

same. i tried cleaning and drying, even an improvised other battery but nothing happens. charging only ever shows red light.

JohnLS17 -

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