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JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement

Introduction

I damaged the internal cables to the buttons, while replacing the Battery.

What you need

  1. JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, Preparation steps: Follow these other guides: step 1, image 1 of 2 JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, Preparation steps: Follow these other guides: step 1, image 2 of 2
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  2. JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, remove adhesive: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • remove all adhesive tapes / sticker inside (above the cables).

    • Take care of other sensitive cables.

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  3. JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, Unlock cables: step 3, image 1 of 3 JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, Unlock cables: step 3, image 2 of 3 JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, Unlock cables: step 3, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Flip open the top flap on the ZIF connectors (the grey part):

    • Use the tip of a spudger or your fingernail to flip up the small, hinged locking flap on the cable ZIF connectors.

    • Use a pair of tweezers to pull the cable out of the ZIF connectors.

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  4. JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, Open both rubber cover (a bit): step 4, image 1 of 2 JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, Open both rubber cover (a bit): step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the plastic opening tool under the clear rubber cover over the button control board.

    • Pry up the cover using the opening tool.

    • Only open a bit (until cable).

    • The cover is glued on so it will take some force to pry up.

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  6. JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, Unlock cables: step 5, image 1 of 2 JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, Unlock cables: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Flip open the top flap on the ZIF connectors (the grew part).

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  7. JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, Remove old cables: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • The 6 Pin cable have some glue here.

    • Pull the cables out.

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  8. JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, The new cables: step 7, image 1 of 3 JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, The new cables: step 7, image 2 of 3 JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, The new cables: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Buy new cables. These cables are called FFC or FPC flex cable. The distance between the contacts ( called Pitch ) is 0.5mm. Cable length is origin 12 cm (10 cm or 15 cm fits also). More details:

    • Buttons power, led, : 13 Pin - Type A

    • Buttons play, + , - , connect : 6 Pin - Type B (reverse) (=the connectors are reversed to each other)

    • The (blue) inflexible cable-end have to be maximal 0.5 mm long (at least one side). Otherwise you must trim this part: Use tools like cutter & scissors ( see video below ) or alternative a mini rasp / file.

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    • read above.

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  10. JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, insert new: step 9, image 1 of 3 JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, insert new: step 9, image 2 of 3 JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, insert new: step 9, image 3 of 3
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  11. JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, Test and fixing: step 10, image 1 of 2 JBL Flip 4 cable for buttons Replacement, Test and fixing: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Test it: Reconnect the battery. Check if all buttons are working. Disconnect the battery again.

    • Final: Rolling in cable. Fixing the cable with tape and glue it. ( Put upright for a day, while drying glue (due to glue solvent) )

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Conclusion

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

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