BolaButty X-GO C27-C Charging Port Replacement

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If it doesn't seem like your BolaButty X-GO speaker is charging, the charging port might be having connection issues. Be sure to test the charger with a different device first to make sure your speaker is the problem.

If you are sure that the charging port is damaged then the easiest thing is to remove and replace it. Other similar devices will have the port soldered directly to the motherboard, but the BolaButty X-GO has a wired connection, so it should be relatively easy.

It is also necessary to remove it before accessing the battery. Be aware that it will take some serious effort to open the device.

Before you begin, just know that it is incredible difficult to open the device, and will require a good amount of effort. The easiest way is to use force, which could damage your device.

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Take an opening tool or pick and wedge it into the groove between the endcap and the main casing. Wiggle it back and forth.
Strike the speaker endcap firmly against a solid surface to pop the end caps off.
Removing the end caps requires a good amount of force. There is a realistic chance that you will damage your speaker or break the caps.

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Wedge an opening tool or a pick under the speaker cover and work it back and forth to loosen it. Repeat for all four sides.
Remove the speaker cover.

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Remove the eight 12 mm screws securing the driver housing using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.
Gently pull apart the two halves of the speaker.
Take care not to strain the cables.

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Use a Phillips #0 screwdriver to remove the three 10 mm screws securing the charging housing.
Separate the charging port from the battery.

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Use a pair of tweezers to lift the black ZIF locking flap securing the ribbon attached to the charging port.
While pulling up on the latch, remove the ribbon.

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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.