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JBL Pulse 4 Drivers Replacement

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  1. JBL Pulse 4 Drivers Replacement, Casing Replacement: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Power off the device before doing any repairs.

    • Hold the power button for 3+ seconds to power down the device.

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    • Remove each rubber end cap using a plastic pry tool.

    • Go around each end of the speaker slowly popping up a small section of the rubber cap until there is a gap on all sides.

    • Remove the top by hand.

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    • Remove the charging port cover using a plastic pry tool.

    • Remove the two 12.7 mm Phillips #1 screws.

    • Remove the charging port housing from the casing.

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    • Disconnect the charging port connector by pulling the connector away from the port.

    • Disconnect the battery level indicator light by pulling the wire away from the lights.

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    • Remove the six 8 mm Phillips #1 screws from the end of the speaker with the grill that says "JBL."

    • Remove the plastic piece where the 6 screws came out of.

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    • Remove the six 9.5 mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Flip the speaker to the other end.

    • Use a pry tool to pry between the casing of the speaker and the internals.

    • Go around the entirety of this end of the speaker slowly prying apart the two pieces.

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    • The casing is now fully detached from the internal components.

    • You can now replace the outer casing of the speaker.

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    • Place the speaker on the table with the button board side down.

    • Remove the three black 5 mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the white casing by pulling it away from the button board.

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    • Clip off the two zip-ties using the zip tie cutter.

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    • Peel each LED strip off of the speaker using an iFixit opening pick.

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    • Remove the four black 5 mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

    • Remove the white plastic piece that is held in place by the screws.

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    • Remove the red/white cable from the white connection.

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    • Remove the LED light display from the speaker.

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    • Remove the three black 5 mm screws using a Phillips #1 screwdriver.

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    • Unplug the cable connecting the battery to the motherboard.

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    • Feed the wire out of the central housing unit.

    • Pull the battery out of the central housing unit.

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    • Cut the black cable off the motherboard using cutters to remove the button board.

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    • Using the tweezers, gently unplug the three connections attached to the motherboard.

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    • Pull the motherboard out of the frame.

    • The only connection the motherboard has to the frame now should be the soldered-on black wire.

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    • Desolder the wire from the motherboard.

    • Remove the motherboard from the speaker.

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    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the three 5 mm screws securing the plastic housing.

    • Remove the bumper assembly.

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    • Pull the bumper assembly away from the rest of the speaker.

    • Caution: Be gentle with the attached wires to avoid damaging them. Do not disconnect the wires while separating the parts.

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    • Disconnect the connector attached to the driver by gently pulling it apart.

    • Caution: Avoid pulling on the wires directly to prevent damage to the connector or internal wiring.

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    • Remove the driver from the plastic housing by gently pulling them apart.

    • Hold both the driver and housing firmly during this process.

    • Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove any screws securing the driver, if necessary.

    • Caution: Avoid putting pressure on the driver or its connections to prevent damage.

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

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