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JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery

  1. JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, Our goal: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • We want to press out the battery

  2. JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, remove 2nd cap: step 2, image 1 of 2 JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, remove 2nd cap: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • twist or remove screws (depends on your model-version) from the cap.

  3. JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, Prepair: become loose USB-Modul: step 3, image 1 of 3 JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, Prepair: become loose USB-Modul: step 3, image 2 of 3 JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, Prepair: become loose USB-Modul: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Unscrew the USB-Modul.

    • Tilting the USB-Modul a bit (example: around 30 degrees)

    • The battery should be more visible now (image without battery).

    • or alternative remove the whole USB-Modul.

  4. JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, Sensitive cables: step 4, image 1 of 2 JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, Sensitive cables: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • There are sensitive cables around, which are often hidden by black adhesive tape:

    • black flat flex / ribbon cable (here in image white) directly behind the USB-Modul,

    • black flat flex / ribbon cable (here in image white) across the flat,

    • thin microfon-cable, which rip off easily. Pull adhesive tape careful down.

  5. JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, Press out the battery with a tool: step 5, image 1 of 3 JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, Press out the battery with a tool: step 5, image 2 of 3 JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, Press out the battery with a tool: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • The tool can be pencil or wood cooking spoon. Use the flat side end, to prevent damaging to the battery.

    • Too tight or tool is too thick?: Bedder remove the entire USB-Modul, if it does not fit well. A damaged cables would results in more work, then just unplugging this modul.

    • Put the tool carefully on right side of the USB-Modul in. It's not allowed to be blocked by something. Nor on the side or down side.

    • The image shows the tool, after the battery was pressed out.

  6. JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, may improve gliding: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Maybe you can use a alcohol liquid to improve gliding properties. It will evaporation residue-free (in opposite of oil). If there are some glue remains from before, that can be also removed more easier.

  7. JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, Mount the new battery: step 7, image 1 of 2 JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, Mount the new battery: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • The old battery are mounted by sponge rubber. By the bloat / expansion of the battery it's to big to push / pull out the old battery.

    • To improve mount, you may can add some rubber band to the battery. That will results the same like sponge rubber. It may also prevent too much heat at the battery.

    • The new battery is perfect centered in position.

  8. JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, connect new battery: step 8, image 1 of 2 JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, connect new battery: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Sort the battery cables: None of the cables inside should be upon the other.

    • Put the cap back.

  9. JBL Flip 4 battery replacement - push out - usefull tipps for stucked battery, (optional:) Buttons now defect? _: step 9, image 1 of 1
Conclusion

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

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Sensationell - vielen herzlichen Dank für deine perfekte Anleitung, speziell die Beschreibung, wie man einen aufgeblähten Akku rauskriegt.

Jetzt flippt der Flip wieder wie am ersten Tag!

may the force be (or better: stay!) with you 👍

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