Introduction
This guide demonstrates how to replace the charging port in a Sony SRS-XB23 portable Bluetooth speaker. The charging port supplies power to the battery and is essential for the device to function properly.
This replacement may be needed when the charging port is damaged or broken, or if the device is no longer charging, but the battery is still working. It may also be needed if the charging cord is always very loose when plugged into the speaker.
Before beginning this repair, check the inside of the charging port for debris. If you notice it is dirty, the How to Clean the Ports on Your Electronic Device guide will show you how to clean it properly and avoid damage to your device.
Before you start, ensure your Sony SRS-XB23 Bluetooth speaker is powered off and disconnected from the charger.
What you need
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Hold the speaker and insert the flat end of a spudger into the seam next to the end of the rubber button strip.
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Use a spudger to release each clip along the seams of the device.
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Remove mesh cover fully.
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Note the small nub on the inside of the mesh cover. This will need to be aligned to the hole on the speaker body when reattaching the mesh.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 5.0 mm screws holding each end cap in place.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the two 10.0 mm screws holding the end cap in place.
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Use the heavy-duty spudger to pry one of the tabs holding the end cap to the speaker body.
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Hold the tab up and insert a blue opening pick into the space to keep the retaining clips from reengaging.
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Repeat this for each retaining clip, and pull the end caps off the speaker body.
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Repeat to remove the other end cap.
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Remove the eight 8.0 mm PH1 screws holding the front plate of the speakers in place.
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Gently remove the face plate.
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Set the face plate close to the side of the speaker.
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Lift the top speaker driver from the device.
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Use tweezers to firmly grasp the connector on the end of the speaker cable.
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Pull outward while wiggling the tweezers slightly to disconnect the speaker cable from the socket.
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Use tweezers to grip the white cable connector and gently wiggle it while pulling it out of the socket to disconnect the yellow and gray faceplate cable.
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Remove the lower speaker driver from the frame.
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Grip the orange connector on the lower speaker cable with tweezers and gently wiggle it while pulling outward to disconnect it.
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Use tweezers to firmly grip the ribbon cable at the bottom of the speaker opening and gently pull it straight out of the socket.
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Rotate the speaker so that the top end side is facing you.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the four 5.0 mm silver screws holding the motherboard housing in place.
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Use your fingers to grip the end of the white motherboard housing and pull it straight out.
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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three 3.0 mm black screws on the back of the motherboard.
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Carefully separate the motherboard from the white plastic housing.
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Use the point of a spudger to push on alternating sides of the battery connector to "walk" it out of its socket.
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Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to poke through the foam covering the two 7.0 mm screws on either side of the charging port and remove them.
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Use a plastic spudger to release the clips holding the charging port in place.
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Firmly grip the charging port assembly and pull it out of the speaker frame.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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