JBL Flip disassembly

Introduction

The JBL Flip 1 is an excellent speaker, but we have noticed there are some issues with it. In order to fix these issues, you must first understand how to disassemble the Flip’s outer layers. This guide will teach you how to do this safely and precisely.

What you need

Step 1 JBL Flip disassembly

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On the end with the buttons, remove the end cap using the flat head screwdriver to get between the rubber lining and the plastic.
After the cap is removed, unscrew the two 3.3mm screws using a size 1 ph screw driver.

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Step 2

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Unscrew four 3.3mm screws on each end of the JBL using a size 1 ph screw driver (8 screws total).

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Step 3

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Remove outermost white casing by gently lifting up on one side.
Remove two 5mm screws holding the silver back plate in place with a size 2 ph screw driver.
Gently lift up and remove the silver casing.

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Step 4

Remove last white back plate to expose the back of the speaker cover.

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the metal cover looks upside down to me: holes for rubber legs and DC jack should not come on one side (like in the pictures above)

Albrecht Duerer - Oct 15, 2018 Reply

Step 5

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Pry the four tabs on each side of the speaker cover (8 tabs total).
Pry the two tabs on each end to remove the cover (4 tabs total).
Slide speaker out of metal speaker cover.

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Step 6

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Remove 5mm screw in the middle of the back of the device with a size 2 ph screw driver.
Unscrew the two 5mm screws on each side using a size 2 ph screwdriver.
Open the speaker.