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JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement

Introduction

The Clip 3 is IPX7 waterproof and offers up to 10 hours of playtime, powered by a 1000mAh rechargeable Li-ion battery. If the battery is not charging or holding adequate charge, the battery may require replacement.

This guide will show you the step by step process of replacing a speaker battery for a JBL Clip 3. The process won’t be too difficult, requiring no special skills. Make sure to be careful when removing parts on this device, because they can be fragile.

What you need

  1. JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement, Speaker Grill: step 1, image 1 of 2 JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement, Speaker Grill: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the iFixit opening tool between the speaker grill and speaker housing and pry around the entire perimeter of the device until the grill releases.

    • A strong adhesive attaches the grill to the housing, and requires some time and patience to break. Use mild heat to loosen the adhesive if necessary.

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  2. JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement, Speaker Housing: step 2, image 1 of 2 JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement, Speaker Housing: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the five 6.3 mm screws around the perimeter.

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  3. JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Separate the speaker housing from the rest of the body.

    • This requires minimal force; they are not glued together.

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  5. JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Use tweezers to remove the 2 pin and 4 pin connectors from the motherboard.

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  6. JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement, Carabiner Clip: step 5, image 1 of 2 JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement, Carabiner Clip: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Lift the metal carabiner clip from the speaker housing.

    • They are not glued together and should separate easily.

    • There are alignment tabs on the clip so the whole assembly will only reassemble in one orientation.

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  7. JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement, Speaker Battery: step 6, image 1 of 2 JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement, Speaker Battery: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use a pair of tweezers to lift the two cable connections from the motherboard.

    • The wires connecting to the battery are not very long, so be careful when removing them.

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  8. JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four screws.

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  9. JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the motherboard away from the speaker housing.

    • Be wary not to unseat the soldered connections when lifting the motherboard.

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  10. JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 JBL Clip 3 Battery Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Use the opening tool to carefully pry your way around the battery, slowly lifting it off of the epoxy until it fully releases.

    • Be mindful not to puncture the battery. It is a Lithium cell, so there is a bit of risk involved when completing this step. Be careful and patient, and there will not be any complications.

    • During reassembly, remember to superglue the new battery back into place.

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Conclusion

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

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2 Comments

Thanks, but unless I missed something I don't see the recommended battery to replace with (only that it's a 1000mAh). Under "what you need" there's no mention of battery.

B.Bender - Reply

Amazon and others sell them. Just Google "JBL Clip 3 battery for sale". Price varies widely.

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