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JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement

Introduction

This guide will offer sound advice to help you remove and replace your JBL Xtreme's speakers.

What you need

  1. JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement, Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the seams next to the 'feet' on the bottom side of the device.

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  2. JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use the metal spudger to gently pry and lift the edge of the seam. The cover is held in place with plastic snaps that will make a popping noise when disengaged. !!Start with the back half, this will expose TWO Screws that need to be removed before lifting the front half.

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  3. JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • For the first part of the case: gently pull back the edges of the case rotating along the hinge opposite the opening seam illustrated in the second photo. Plastic snaps hold the cover in place.

    • For the second part of the case: there are 2 screws to be removed at the seam. Once removed, the case will come off completely without forcing.

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  5. JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement, Bass Radiator: step 4, image 1 of 3 JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement, Bass Radiator: step 4, image 2 of 3 JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement, Bass Radiator: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Unscrew the six 9.75mm Phillips head screws holding the bass radiator in place.

    • Three of the five outer screws are indicated in the first image and the sixth inner screw is indicated in the second image.

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  6. JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Once the screws have been removed, the bass radiator will easily lift free.

    • Both radiators are identical. Repeat the above steps on the opposite radiator if necessary.

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  7. JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement, Speaker: step 6, image 1 of 2 JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement, Speaker: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • With the radiators removed, locate the ribbon cable indicated in the image.

    • Gently unplug the cable from the motherbord.

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  8. JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 JBL Xtreme Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • First, unscrew the eight 12.93mm Phillips head screws indicated in red. These screws hold the two primary speakers in place.

    • Next, remove the four 9.75mm Phillips head screws for the two smaller speakers indicated in blue and the speakers should lift out with little effort.

    • All speakers are connected via the single cable highlighted in the previous step.

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Conclusion

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

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11 Comments

My speaker won't hold a charge for more then 2 hours? Why is that thanks

Gil Trujillo - Reply

where can i buy the speaker of jbl xtreme?

Jeff Cancino - Reply

Where can I get replacement speakers for my JBL?

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Where can I get s replacement speaker

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where can I get parts to fix the speaker?

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