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JBL Charge Speaker Replacement

Introduction

The speakers are located behind the motherboard. Follow this guide to replace one or both broken speakers.

What you need

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    • Make sure the device is powered off before you begin to disassemble the speaker.

    • Remove the trim from the speaker using a jimmy or metal spudger.

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    • Use the PH1 screwdriver to remove all five of the 6 mm screws from the battery cover.

    • Remove the battery cover and set the cover aside.

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    • Use a spudger to carefully remove the liquid electrical tape that holds the battery inside the battery compartment.

    • Be careful not to puncture the battery, or damage the battery wire underneath the liquid electrical tape.

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    • Use a spudger to lift the battery out of the device.

    • Lift the end of the battery that does not have the wire connection and remove the 16 mm PH2 screw underneath the battery.

    • Notice the wire that is connecting the battery to the device. Attempting to remove the battery completely could cause damage to the wire. Do not use a metal spudger to remove the battery, this could cause damage.

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    • Remove the four 16 mm screws from the white plastic casing using the PH2 screwdriver.

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    • Starting in a corner of the device where the casing and the side meet, use a pointed metal spudger to pry the back casing off the speaker and the glue holding the seam together.

    • Slide the metal spudger along the seam to separate the back casing from the rest of the speaker.

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    • Once the back casing is open, disconnect the three white connectors from the motherboard.

    • Remove the upper casing.

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  9. JBL Charge Speaker Replacement, Motherboard: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the 9 mm Phillips screw in the corner of the motherboard.

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    • Remove the motherboard from the casing by lifting the corner of the board out of the device.

    • If the motherboard won't budge, be sure that the square component on the bottom of the motherboard clears the edge of the speaker.

    • During reassembly, make sure the motherboard is fully installed and not sticking up past its original position, as this could damage the motherboard.

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    • Disconnect the two white connectors from the bottom of the motherboard.

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    • Pull down on the black clip holding the ribbon cable in place.

    • Pull the ribbon cable from the connector using the blue tab.

    • Remove the motherboard from the device.

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    • Using the PH1 screwdriver, remove the 9mm Phillips screw that connects the black tube to the device's interior.

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    • Slowly but firmly pull the grey cap off the device. This will provide complete access to the speakers.

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    • Each speaker is held in place with two 9mm Phillips screws. Remove the screws using the PH1 screwdriver head.

    • If you are replacing the left speaker, remove the screws and speaker on your right.

    • If you are replacing the right speaker, remove the screws and speaker on your left.

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    • Pull the speaker out of the casing.

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Conclusion

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

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11 Comments

Donde encuentro las bocinas no sirven la que tiene

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Donde puedo conseguir las bocinas?

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