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JBL Xtreme 4 Motherboard Replacement

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    • Use a T20 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 12.5 mm screws that secure the battery cover.

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    • Using your fingernail or a spudger, pry open the battery cover.

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    • Remove the battery by pinching the orange ribbon and gently pulling the battery upwards and out of its slot.

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    • Insert the flat end of a spudger into the mesh cover seam beside the battery compartment.

    • Pry on both sides of the battery compartment until the mesh cover releases.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 8.5 mm screws on either side of the battery compartment.

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    • Lift the speaker out of the cover.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the three 8.5 mm screws on the tweeter.

    • Pull the tweeter out from the device.

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    • Pinch the cable connection for the tweeters and pull off.

    • Repeat the previous bullet for the second cable.

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    • Use a Phillips the four 12.4 mm screws that secure the passive radiator.

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    • Remove the passive radiator from the body of the speaker.

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    • Use a screwdriver to remove four 8.5 mm screws that secure the power supply board.

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    • Lift the black ZIF locking flap that secures the ribbon cable.

    • Pull the ribbon cable directly out of its socket.

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    • Unplug the two cable connectors from the power supply board by pulling them straight up and out of their sockets.

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    • Carefully lift the power supply board and move it to the side to access the motherboard.

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    • Disconnect the two ribbon cables attached to the motherboard.

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    • Detach the remaining cable connector from the motherboard.

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    • Use angled tweezers to lift and disconnect the coaxial cable.

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    • Lift the motherboard out of the speaker housing to remove it completely.

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To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
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