UE BOOM 2 Micro-USB Port Replacement

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Last updated on July 17, 2023

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10 - 20 minutes

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Moderate

Difficulty rating: Moderate. Follow instructions carefully to succeed.

Introduction

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The micro-USB port is located under a rubber cover on the bottom of the UE Boom 2 speaker. Replacing this part requires the removal of the D-ring and rubber port cover, In addition the bottom pad must be removed, which will void the device warranty.

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Step 1 Micro-USB Port



• First, remove the D-ring located on the bottom of the UE Boom 2, the opposite end of the power button.
• Remove by twisting in a counter-clockwise motion.
Step 2



• After the D-ring has been removed, the rubber port cover can be removed.
Step 3
• Remove the rubber stripping using a metal spudger.
• Work around the edge of the rubber stripping slowly prying up the edge.
Step 4
• Continue removing the rubber stripping down the side.
Step 5
• On the bottom, unscrew the four 15mm Phillips Head #2 screws, using the Phillips head #2 bit (labeled PH2 in the Pro Tech Toolkit).
• Pry up at the location marked, and remove the plastic end cap.
• The white plastic section houses the USB micro B, and must be replaced as a whole.

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