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Introduction

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to remove the battery in your Anker Soundcore Select 3 A3172.

Located between the two speakers is a lithium-ion battery that powers the speaker when it is not connected to an external power source. Over time and through repeated charge cycles, the battery's capacity will decrease and it may eventually need to be replaced.

Before you begin the repair, ensure the Bluetooth speaker is completely powered off and disconnected from the charger and other peripherals.

Caution: If you notice the battery is puffy or smells bad, it may be swollen and can be dangerous to handle. The What to do with a swollen battery wiki includes important safety information for reference.

What you need

Step 1 Speaker Cover

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Place the Jimmy and the metal spudger between the seal of the cover and rubber of the speaker to separate them.
Avoid applying too much force when placing the Jimmy and metal spudger so you do not damage the rubber casing of the speaker.
Slide the metal spudger around the perimeter of the case to loosen the glue.
You will feel some resistance when following the edge since the case is glued down.

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Step 2

Pull the cover away from the device to remove it.

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Step 3 Speaker Frame

Anker Soundcore Select 3 A3172 Battery Replacement, Speaker Frame: step 3, image 1 of 2

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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the eight 16.3 mm screws from the speaker frame.

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Step 4

Lift the speaker frame enough to access the microphone module JST connector attached to both the frame and a circuit board located between the drivers.
Use a pair of tweezers to firmly grip the sides of the connector and pull straight away from the socket on the board.
Hold the tweezers closer to the connector to get a better grip. If you're having trouble, try rocking the connector side-to-side to loosen it.
Avoid pulling on the wires directly.
Remove the frame.

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Step 5 Speakers

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Remove both speakers from the case to access both JST connectors that connect the speakers to the circuit board.
Both speaker cables will need to be disconnected before you fully remove the speaker drivers.
Hold the circuit board down and use a pair of tweezers to firmly grip the sides of the connector and pull straight away from the socket.
Do not pull on the speaker cables directly, as this may damage the cables or the connector socket on the board.

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Step 6 Battery

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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three 11.5 mm screws securing the battery.

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Step 7

The battery is also connected to the circuit board by a cable.
Move the battery out of the way.
Use the point of a spudger to push on alternating sides of the connector to "walk" it out of its socket.
It may take a lot of alternating before the connector comes out. Be patient, and don't pull on the cables.
If that doesn't work, hold the circuit board steady with one hand. Using tweezers, grip the connector as close to the socket as possible and pull it straight away from the socket to disconnect it.
Remove the battery from the case.