Introduction
If your JBL stops turning on or won’t charge when showing no signs of working with a working charger or battery, use this guide to replace the internal motherboard.
What you need
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Using an iFixit Opening Pick or a Jimmy, pry along the seam between the rubber outer layer and the hard shell.
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Work your way around the edges until the shell loosens and can be fully removed.
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Align the new shell with the speaker’s body, making sure all edges are properly positioned.
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Press firmly around the edges until the shell snaps securely into place.
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Locate the internal screws underneath the outer shell.
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Unscrew and remove the screws using a precision screwdriver.
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Carefully lift the casing to expose the motherboard.
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Remove the screws securing the motherboard to the internal casing.
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Gently disconnect the battery from the motherboard.
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Locate the wires that lead from the speaker to the motherboard.
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Carefully pull the red connector from the motherboard and avoid pulling on wires.
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Carefully lift and remove the motherboard.
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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.
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