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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.
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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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Once the shell is loosened on all sides, gently lift and remove it completely.
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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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Use your precision screwdriver to remove all screws securing the plastic enclosure.
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Carefully lift the casing to expose the motherboard and other internal components.
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Unscrew the motherboard to the internal casing of the speaker.
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Unscrew the speaker attached to the casing as well.
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The speaker and part of the battery may be soldered onto the motherboard, proceed with caution when removing attachments
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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.
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