Introduction
If the device will not charge and you have either tried a different working outlet or a different charger or even replaced the battery in the JBL Flip 5 speaker, you may want to try replacing the charging port.
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Insert the flat edge of the metal spudger underneath the corner of the outer case.
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Use the spudger to pry open the plastic clips that secure the outer case.
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Once all the clips are removed, you can gently remove the outer case.
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The case is now fully removed. Now a new case will be attached by putting the case into position and pushing on the clips to reattach them.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four 17mm-long screws securing the passive radiator bracket.
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Once the screws are removed, use the metal spudger to remove the passive radiator bracket.
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Set the radiator bracket aside.
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Now you must remove the passive radiator.
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Use the metal spudger to pry upwards to remove the plastic clips holding the passive radiator down.
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Once the clips are removed, you can pull both of the passive radiators off
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Focus on the side of the speaker where the charging port is located and inspect where the passive radiator was before it was removed.
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Use your hands to unplug the charging cable that connects the charging port to the motherboard.
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Unfasten the four 6 mm-long screws on the component that sits over the charging port.
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Remove this piece with your hands.
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There will be two tape like plastic pieces that hold the charging port's circuit in place.
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Pull these pieces off and you will be able to pull the charging port and its circuit out.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
