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Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement

Introduction

This guide applies to the Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Speaker, model number A3138.

The following replacement guide covers how to remove and replace the waterproof rubber gasket. This part of the device is responsible for protecting the internal technology from water damage.

Signs that it's time to replace the gasket is water getting inside the device causing damage. This can be evident by the device not powering on or having issues with the electronic components.

What you need

  1. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 1 of 2 Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement, Front Panel: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Use a metal spudger to gently pry the front panel off of the speaker.

    • Start with the top of the panel, pressing in and down on the middle of the top of the panel to release the tab holding it in place.

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  2. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Continue around edge of the front panel, releasing each tab until the panel is loose and comes free.

    • Some speaker models have a strong adhesive around the edge of the panel that may require heat or glue-remover to loosen.

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  3. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement, Speaker Head: step 3, image 1 of 2 Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement, Speaker Head: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the 8 screws surrounding the speaker head on the front facing panel.

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  4. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Use a spudger to remove the top plate off of the handle.

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  5. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 3 screws in the handle with a Phillips head screwdriver.

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  7. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger to separate the front facing panel from the rear facing panel.

    • Follow the seam all the way around the device, prying gently until a gap appears before moving further along.

    • This will split the device from front and back.

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  8. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Use pliers to disconnect the speaker head from the motherboard.

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  9. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the 6 screws around the backside of the speaker head.

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  10. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the speaker head from the front facing panel.

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  11. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement, Button Panel: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use your fingers to gently disconnect the motherboard ribbon cable from the button panel.

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  12. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Use pliers or tweezers to disconnect the microphone cable and the button wire from the motherboard.

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  13. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 2 Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement: step 12, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the 8 screws from the button panel.

    • Carefully slide the button panel out of place.

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  14. Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement, Waterproof Gasket: step 13, image 1 of 2 Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Waterproof Gasket Replacement, Waterproof Gasket: step 13, image 2 of 2

    • With the device pulled apart and the wires to the speaker head and button panel disconnected, remove the gasket from around the edge of the internal compartment.

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Conclusion

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

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