Sony SRS-XB43 Port Housing PCB Replacement

Introduction

This guide will help users replace damaged or faulty port housing PCB's on the Sony SRS-XB43 Bluetooth speaker. Please refer to the Troubleshooting Page where you can find potentially helpful solutions for your problem before resorting to replacement.

What you need

Step 1 Faceplate

Sony SRS-XB43 Port Housing PCB Replacement, Faceplate: step 1, image 1 of 2

Sony SRS-XB43 Port Housing PCB Replacement, Faceplate: step 1, image 2 of 2

Insert the metal spudger into the mesh's seam/opening located at the bottom of the speaker.
Begin applying pressure, prying along the run of the seam until the mesh cover begins to come loose.
Fully open the hinged mesh cover and pry it off the unit.

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Step 2

Turn the speaker so the back is facing you.
Remove the factory tamper seal below the speaker volume toggle to reveal a single screw.
Remove the single screw using a T8 Torx.

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Step 3

Remove all ten screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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Step 4

Slowly lift the speaker face off of the housing unit.
Unplug the six wires connecting the faceplate to the motherboard.

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Step 5 Battery

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Sony SRS-XB43 Port Housing PCB Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 2 of 2

Orient the speaker's backplate so that the plastic chassis and internal electronics are facing upwards.
Remove the eight 10 mm screws securing the motherboard chassis to the backplate using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.
Grab the motherboard chassis and gently remove it from the backplate of the speaker.

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Step 6

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Orient the motherboard chassis so that the side with the six buttons is facedown on the table and the opposite side is visible to you.
Disconnect the seven-prong cable (the one with red, yellow, and black wires) plugged into the motherboard by prying on its edge/extruding lip with a spudger.

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Step 7

Orient the plastic chassis so that the port housing PCB is facing upward.
Remove the plastic black film covering the battery, leaving the blue battery exposed.

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Step 8

Lightly pull the seven-prong cable upwards until the battery is angled in such a way that you can get a proper grip on both sides with your fingers.
Using your fingers, pull upwards until the battery is removed from its enclosure.
Do not use a spudger or other flat tools to pry in between the seam of the battery and the battery compartment, as it is possible to damage the battery.

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Step 9 Port Housing PCB

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Sony SRS-XB43 Port Housing PCB Replacement, Port Housing PCB: step 9, image 2 of 2

Orient the motherboard chassis so that the battery compartment is facing upwards.
Remove the button PCB by grabbing it by its sides and gently pulling it upwards.

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Step 10

Grab the port housing PCB and gently pull it upward to remove it from the chassis.
To the very left of the PCB, right next to the six metal pins facing upwards, is an empty space big enough to get a firm grip on the circuit board with your fingers which will help while removing it.

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Step 11

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Locate the black ribbon cable with the blue tip plugged into the port housing PCB.
To unplug the ribbon cable from the PCB, grab it from its base and apply a suitable amount of force towards yourself until it becomes loose and disconnects.

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