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Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement

Introduction

This guide applies to the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Speaker, model number A3138.

The following replacement guide covers how to remove and replace the button panel of the device. This part controls the volume, power, music playing and pausing, bluetooth connection, and the LED lights

Signs that it's time to replace the button panel are visible wear, tear or damage, and lack of response when pressing the buttons.

What you need

  1. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use a metal spudger to gently pry the front panel off of the speaker.

    • Start with the top of the panel, pressing in and down on the middle of the top of the panel to release the tab holding it in place.

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  2. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Continue around edge of the front panel, releasing each tab until the panel is loose and comes free.

    • Some speaker models have a strong adhesive around the edge of the panel that may require heat or glue-remover to loosen.

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  3. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement, Speaker Head: step 3, image 1 of 2 Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement, Speaker Head: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the 8 screws surrounding the speaker head on the front facing panel.

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  4. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to remove the top plate off of the handle.

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  6. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 3 screws in the handle with a Phillips head screwdriver.

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  7. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger to separate the front facing panel from the rear facing panel.

    • Follow the seam all the way around the device, prying gently until a gap appears before moving further along.

    • This will split the device from front and back.

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  8. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use pliers to disconnect the speaker head from the motherboard.

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  9. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the 6 screws around the backside of the speaker head.

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  10. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the speaker head from the front facing panel.

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  11. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement, Button Panel: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use your fingers to gently disconnect the motherboard ribbon cable from the button panel.

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  12. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use pliers or tweezers to disconnect the microphone cable and the button wire from the motherboard.

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  13. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Button Panel Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the 8 screws from the button panel.

    • Carefully slide the button panel out of place.

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Conclusion

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

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