iHip Fold-up Portable Speaker Replacement

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iHip Fold-up Portable Speaker Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

6

Time Required

20 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Use the following steps to replace an individual speaker out of the iHip Fold-up Portable Speaker. The issue usually arises from a speaker with distorted audio.

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    • Use your fingers to slide the battery case cover off in the direction of the arrows.

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    • Remove the four AAA batteries. Be sure to check your nearest battery recycling point!

    • Use the detailing brush and a paper towel to remove any corrosion left by previous batteries.

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    • Unscrew the four outer 1.0 mm screws with a Phillips-Head screwdriver.

    • Screws will be magnetized in position and will require the use of tweezers to be removed.

    • Push down gently on the battery case cover and slide it in the direction the arrows indicate. Remove the batteries.

    • Unscrew the 0.6 mm screw located in the center of the battery case.

    • Keep the 1.0 mm and 0.6 mm screws separate from each other for reassembly.

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    • Remove the back cover carefully; there are many wires that connect it to the device.

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    • Locate the two individual speakers on either side of the front cover.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to scrape off the glue around the speakers.

    • Gently pull the speaker up to detach it from the front cover.

    • Desolder the black and red wires from the speaker unit.

    • Use a hot glue gun to secure the new speaker. Solder the black and red speaker wires back in place.

Conclusion

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

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