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Anker Soundcore Flare Mini Waterproof Outer Shell Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to replace the waterproof outer shell on the Anker Soundcore Flare Mini A3167.

The waterproof outer shell protects the electronic components of the Anker Soundcore Flare Mini speaker.

Before starting the replacement, make sure the speaker is turned off and is unplugged from the power cord!

What you need

  1. Anker Soundcore Flare Mini Waterproof Outer Shell Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 1 of 3 Anker Soundcore Flare Mini Waterproof Outer Shell Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 2 of 3 Anker Soundcore Flare Mini Waterproof Outer Shell Replacement, Bottom Cover: step 1, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • The rubber cover of the speaker is glued down.

    • Use precision tweezers to peel the rubber cover off of the bottom of the speaker.

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    • Remove six 10 mm screws holding the plastic cover in place using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Use your hand to pull the plastic cover off the bottom of the speaker.

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  3. Anker Soundcore Flare Mini Waterproof Outer Shell Replacement, Motherboard: step 3, image 1 of 3 Anker Soundcore Flare Mini Waterproof Outer Shell Replacement, Motherboard: step 3, image 2 of 3 Anker Soundcore Flare Mini Waterproof Outer Shell Replacement, Motherboard: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the single 10 mm screw holding the motherboard in place using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Lift the motherboard up.

    • The motherboard is still attached to several wires underneath.

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  5. Anker Soundcore Flare Mini Waterproof Outer Shell Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Anker Soundcore Flare Mini Waterproof Outer Shell Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Anker Soundcore Flare Mini Waterproof Outer Shell Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Buy

    • Use precision tweezers to firmly grasp the five power connectors and detach them from the back of the motherboard.

    • When removing the power connectors, do not pull the wires themselves.

    • Remove the motherboard from the speaker.

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    • Remove the four 11 mm screws from the white plastic cover using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the white plastic cover from the speaker.

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    • Remove the other four 11 mm screws holding the outer shell in place with a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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  8. Anker Soundcore Flare Mini Waterproof Outer Shell Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Pull the charging port away from the side of the speaker.

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    • Use a spudger to loosen the cover from the inner components of the speaker.

    • Slide the cover completely off.

    • One wire will still be connected to the shell.

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Conclusion

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

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Where can I purchase the outer shell? Share link please

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