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JBL Flip 3: Replacing Micro-USB on JBL Flip 3 : Doable?

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 08:10:29 -0700

Was thrilled to get a brand new Flip 3 for Christmas, but as of yesterday it stopped charging. Took the charging cable out, and out fell a bent micro-USB pin -- seems like the cable itself somehow jammed it backwards and broke it off, meaning the speaker works fine, but won't charge at all. Any idea of how to feasibly get inside the speaker to be able to remove and replace the micro-USB?

⟐ Commented July 30, 2023 at 8:10 MST

JBL Flip 3: Turns on but buttons not working

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 08:38:03 -0700

Question guys. All the buttons on my flip 3 suddenly does not work. I can turn it on using the power button but after that, all buttons does not work even powering it off again. What do you think guys? Thanks in advance.

⟐ Commented September 29, 2024 at 8:38 MST

JBL Flip 3: JBL Flip 3 - replacing the USB port on the speaker

Wed, 12 Jul 2017 09:38:18 -0700

How do I crack open the plastic frame of the speaker?!

I have no idea where I should start from...

⟐ Commented July 12, 2017 at 9:38 MST

JBL Flip 3: I dropped my JBL Flip 3 on the ground and now it doesn't work. Help!

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:08:52 -0700

So yes, it did happen. My JBL Flip 3 fell on the ground (solid ground, cobbles) and now I can't turn it on. However it does show some sign of functioning. For instance, if I want to charge it (not that the battery is the problem, it's almost fully charged) those battery lights do light up but if I press the power button nothing happens. So my question is, what do I do? Is JBL Flip 3 repairable like... can it be disjoint and fixed or is it a one-piece that is now over with? Your help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance :)

⟐ Answer deleted September 03, 2020 at 16:08 MST

JBL Flip 3: Speaker seems to “scream”

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 16:43:13 -0700

After playing music for a few minutes my speaker seems to “scream” than turn off even though it’s fully charged. The speaker doesn’t crackle but literally sounds like dragging long fingernails on a chalkboard, but with more intensity. It used to be an amazing speaker but ever since a month ago it’s been doing this. Not sure if JBL speakers are just trashed after time or if there’s a way to fix this but I’m all ears for your answers.

⟐ Answer accepted September 30, 2023 at 16:43 MST

JBL Flip 3: Jbl flip 3 won't turn on or charge

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 14:51:17 -0700

I recently updated my flip 3 speaker through the jbl connect app and after the upadate it said to restart my speaker. Which i tried, but it turn on or charge. What should I do? Plzzzzz help I just got this speaker yesterday and it was working now it's just paperweight.

⟐ Commented February 11, 2020 at 14:51 MST

JBL Flip 3: My JBL Flip 4 won't power on

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:33:16 -0700

To be clear I have a JBL Flip 4, but the flip 4 wasn't listed in the categories...

When I plug it in, it shows that the battery is charged, all lights are white, and the last one blinks to show that it is charging that last little bit. But this is the only sign of life. I've tried holding the power button for 30 seconds (a recommended re-set technique), I've tried powering it while plugged in and while not plugged in. I plugged it into the wall, into my laptop- same thing every time. I tried a "fix" on this site that said to plug it in, and immediately remove the charge chord, and press the Bluetooth + button, and the Play button at the same time. But this is supposed to power down the speaker, my problem being that it never turns on.

my speaker is less than 6 mo old.

Any help would be great!!!

⟐ Commented September 24, 2022 at 9:33 MST

JBL Flip 3: Little part fell off the JBL flip 3 motherboard labeled 1R5

Sun, 06 Jan 2019 07:54:06 -0700

I dropped my JBL flip 3 speaker the other day and I started to hear a rattle inside so I decided to take it apart and see what it was and it was a small box at the top Corner of the motherboard labeled 1R5 and i don't know how to put it back on

⟐ Answered January 06, 2019 at 7:54 MST

JBL Flip 3: The Charging PCB is destroyed. Any Solutions?

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 19:45:03 -0700

I know I shouldn't have, but when my JBL Flip 3's micro-usb charging port broke, I decided to take matters into my own hands. It's safe to say I destroyed the pcb that has the aux cord and charger. It's unusable. Is there anything I can use to replace this? I don't even need the aux cord, just the usb port. If i have to buy some cheapo charger pcb or make one myself, I'm down. It's a bummer to see this nice speaker end up in the junk drawer.

⟐ Commented November 21, 2022 at 19:45 MST

JBL Flip 3: My JBL flip 3 charging system is broken any tips

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:27:36 -0700

My JBL flip 3 charging system is broken help please

⟐ Commented September 21, 2020 at 10:27 MST

JBL Flip 3: 5th LED won't stop blinking when charging

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 07:24:54 -0700

Every time I charge, the 5th LED indicator is always blinking., even when I leave it to charge overnight. Is this normal? What should I do?

⟐ Commented July 25, 2021 at 7:24 MST

JBL Flip 3: Distortion in flip 3

Tue, 16 Jan 2018 13:45:26 -0700

A lot of distortion in JBL flip 3....help..

⟐ Commented January 16, 2018 at 13:45 MST

JBL Flip 3: power circuit board for flip 3 where to buy?

Sat, 24 Jun 2017 04:17:46 -0700

hi, i'm looking for a power circuit board for the jbl flip 3. can't find it in the internet to buy. any ideas?

JBL Flip 3: Bluetooth connects, but does not play any sound

Mon, 19 Jun 2017 11:03:27 -0700

It worked normal till i dropped it once. Since then it connects to my phone, all lights turn up but it wont play any sound at all.. not even the powering- and turning off sound.

Can somebody help me please?

⟐ Commented June 19, 2017 at 11:03 MST

JBL Flip 3: Why is my JBL making noise?

Sat, 27 Mar 2021 10:52:34 -0700

Does anyone know how to fix problem from this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j9E8lN_...

i have the exact same problem, it is very anoying to play it half of the max volume...please help :(

I tried everything, to charge it, update it, with another device, when on full volume it plays normal for about 3 minutes and than it produces that sound and turns off and its not blown drivers because it sounds perfectly on max volume for 3 minutes and then the noise starts....please someone?

⟐ Commented March 27, 2021 at 10:52 MST

JBL Flip 3: Why does my JBL Flip 3 not produce sound?

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 14:56:44 -0700

I just bought a JBL Flip 3 2 days ago, i didn't get warranty because i couldn't afford it. i have charged it twice and haven't gotten it wet, or handled it improperly. i woke up this morning and went to play some music through it and there was a rattling sound whenever i played anything from it. so i turned it off and then back on, and not it doesnt produce any sound whatsoever.

⟐ Commented August 16, 2020 at 14:56 MST

JBL Flip 3: body damaged so want to change full body. Where to buy

Fri, 20 Jan 2023 20:39:32 -0700

charging cover and. All fiber parts broken by baby. Where to buy all housing parts with body.

⟐ Answer edited January 20, 2023 at 20:39 MST

JBL Flip 3: JBL FLIP 3 - Piece of motherboard fell off labelled 1R5

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 04:43:48 -0700

I dropped by speaker a little while ago, it approximately fell from 1.4 meters, as soon as it dropped the audio stopped, I checked it, the battery charges, it connects to Bluetooth and the led display works, so I further investigated because I could here a rattle, I have check the motherboard and found a piece that looks like it has been de attached from the motherboard labelled 1R5? Is this fixable?

⟐ Commented August 31, 2020 at 4:43 MST

JBL Flip 3: Dropped it in Water once, DISTORTED SOUND NOW

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 09:35:46 -0700

Sorry to be dramatic in the title it just !#^&@! me off. I dropped it in the sink once thinking it was "splashproof" and it cuts out sound or has been muffled when I play music.

⟐ Answer accepted December 01, 2018 at 9:35 MST

JBL Flip 3: Speaker won't turn on? No activity.

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 12:31:25 -0700

(The speaker hasn't been exposed to any water or dropped before, but I have taken it outside numerous times in the sun.) My Flip 3 had an issue that it seemed to have resolved on it's own over the course of a few days. I couldn't connect any of my phone's to it through Bluetooth without the speaker turning off and then on again. I'd have to reset it using the Speakerphone and Increase Volume buttons, then restart my phone for it to hold a connection, but one day it just stopped. The day after it fixed itself, I was listening to music while charging the speaker and I took the charger out of it because it was fully charged and it turned off and became unresponsive. No buttons work, nothing blinks. Would love some help.

~Nathan

⟐ Answered March 27, 2020 at 12:31 MST