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JBL Flip 5 Buttons Replacement

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    • Insert the flat edge of the metal spudger underneath the corner of the outer case.

    • Use the spudger to pry open the plastic clips that secure the outer case.

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    • Once all the clips are released, you will be able to pull up that edge of the case.

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    • Once one side is released, complete the previous two steps with the other side.

    • This side contains the buttons, so be careful so as to not damage them while prying the case off.

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    • Once all the clips are removed, you can gently remove the outer case.

    • The case is now fully removed. Now a new case will be attached by putting the case into position and pushing on the clips to reattach them.

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    • Begin by unscrewing the four 9.6 mm-long screws with the Philips #00 screwdriver.

    • Make sure to be careful with the gasket under the edges!

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    • Once screws are fully out make sure to carefully pull out so the wires connected don't get damaged.

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    • Once you carefully lift up the speaker, gently disconnect the wire that connects the speaker to the motherboard.

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    • Once connection has been disconnected you can lift the speaker completely out.

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    • The next part needed to remove covers each side and the power and bluetooth buttons in a middle strip along the speaker.

    • The first picture is for reference. That is the part that will be removed.

    • Begin (as shown in the second picture) by unscrewing the two screws (17mm each) with the Philips #00 screwdriver.

    • Then flip the device around and unscrew the other two screws (17 mm each) on the other side just the same.

    • In these pictures the speaker is still in the device. It is best to have already removed it in the Speaker Replacement Guide.

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    • Once all the screws are removed, pull the passive radiator bracket on either end off.

    • Set the passive radiator bracket to the side. It is not needed for the buttons replacement.

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    • Next you must remove the passive radiator.

    • To do so use the metal spudger to undo the clips holding it down.

    • Once the clips on both sides are removed, you can pull the left and right passive radiators off the device.

    • Both can be set aside. They are not needed for the buttons replacement.

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    • Once the speaker is removed, you must go in through the hole where the speaker was for this step.

    • There you can use tweezers or your fingers to unhook the connection of the buttons board to the rest of the device.

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    • Peel the rubber cover off using a metal spudger. It may be very sticky, so you may need to pull hard.

    • Then peel the cover off using your fingers.

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    • Again use the spudger to pull the buttons board off.

    • It is glued down, so you must be very assertive using the spudger.

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    • In these photos, the buttons board is still on.

    • If only certain buttons are not working it may be appropriate to only replace the buttons board with play/pause and volume up/down. If you are having trouble with the power and bluetooth buttons as well, this step will allow you to replace those.

    • Use the metal spudger to again pull the board containing the power and bluetooth buttons off from the device. It is located next to the strap.

    • It's glued on, use necessary force.

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

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I think the newer JBL Flip 5 speakers have updated internals. I received a Flip 5 as a gift years ago and recently had to replace the battery using the tutorials on this website, and it went off without a hitch. I decided to buy another Flip 5 to use the party feature; I accidentally dropped it, and the buttons on the side stopped working. This is when I found out that the internals of my two JBL Flip 5 speakers looked different. This is only my second time trying to repair something on my own, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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