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JBL Clip 3 Speaker Replacement

Introduction

This guide is to help you replace the internal speaker in a JBL Clip 3.

If the original speaker in your JBL Clip 3 stops working due to a mechanical failure and causes the speaker to produce no sound at all or an unpleasant buzzing or scratching sound, use this guide to replace it with a new speaker.

Note: Before beginning, make sure to power off the JBL Clip 3, and disconnect it from any external power sources.

What you need

  1. JBL Clip 3 Speaker Replacement, Speaker Grill: step 1, image 1 of 2 JBL Clip 3 Speaker Replacement, Speaker Grill: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the iFixit opening tool between the speaker grill and speaker housing and pry around the entire perimeter of the device until the grill releases.

    • A strong adhesive attaches the grill to the housing, and requires some time and patience to break. Use mild heat to loosen the adhesive if necessary.

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  2. JBL Clip 3 Speaker Replacement, Speaker Housing: step 2, image 1 of 2 JBL Clip 3 Speaker Replacement, Speaker Housing: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the five 6.3 mm screws around the perimeter.

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  3. JBL Clip 3 Speaker Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Separate the speaker housing from the rest of the body.

    • This requires minimal force; they are not glued together.

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  5. JBL Clip 3 Speaker Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 JBL Clip 3 Speaker Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
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    • Use tweezers to remove the 2 pin and 4 pin connectors from the motherboard.

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  6. JBL Clip 3 Speaker Replacement, Internal Speaker: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 6.3 mm screws.

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  7. JBL Clip 3 Speaker Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Buy

    • Firmly grip the speaker connection plug with tweezers and pull it straight up, perpendicular to the motherboard, to release it.

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  8. JBL Clip 3 Speaker Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the speaker out of the housing.

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Conclusion

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

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Tyler Molden

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2 Comments

Dear Mr. Molden,

Thank you for sharing!

Do you, by any chance, have a part# for that speaker and/or know where to purchase a replacement one?

Tks in advance!

marcelo_kalil@hotmail.com

mkalil - Reply

Excelente información, dónde puedo conseguir altavoz de repuesto ?

Juan López Rodríguez - Reply

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