JBL Charge 3 battery replacement, pre 2016 model.

In this tutorial I will show you how to replace your JBL charge 3 pre 2016 model battery. Serial number starting with "TL".
This JBL made a crackling sound at high volume, this in combination with the dimming of the lights I decided to change the battery. Which was the solution in this case.
If you have a JBL Charge 3 serial number starting with "GG" (2016 model or newer)You can use this tutorial: • JBL Charge 3 battery r...
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Tools I used:
-iFixit Pro Tech Toolkit amzn.to/3IPtPAn
Parts I used:
-Replacemend battery amzn.to/3mEm5Z6
(Make sure that the connector and the location of the red and black wires are the same as the battery you take out. there are different models of batteries for the charge 3)
Recorded with:
-Canon 4000D amzn.to/3ZxNSt2

[@aviden]

This guide was super useful for me! I tried following other manuals but was failing to open the case. It's only from this video I learned that my speaker was actually the older model with some differences and I was able to go through the whole process pretty easily. Now my JBL has a new battery. Thank you very much!

[@JohnSmithZen]

4:00 A word of WARNING... when you get to the clear inner battery cover screws, if the battery is VERY swollen you might want to unscrew each screw a little at a time in a rotation, because I just tried to fully unscrew each of them one at a time and when I got the first 3 screws out the plastic cracked near one of the still-in screws because the swollen battery pushed out the cover. Also not only did I check that the red and black wires are on the correct sides, I ALSO checked with a multi-meter to make sure that the polarity MATCHED the colors (red should be the battery voltage and black should be ground).

[@pdobbo6717]

This guide is amazing, my Charge 3 had stopped holding charge after not being used for a while. Sure enough the battery was swollen. New battery installed and its been working perfect all day. Thank you, subscribed!

[@jayface]

Nice walkthrough. I had zero problems following this. If you're on the fence about fixing your speaker, then don't worry, because I'm not very good at things like this.

[@richardeanorton]

Finally found your video that was the correct pre-2016 model! All the other ones were driving me crazy because most everything was the same except the end with the battery connection unscrews differently...Thanks.

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

You're welcome, It is very confusing indeed. I also only found out later that 2 models of the charge 3 have been put on the market. luckily you can tell by the serial number.

[@chuckkeiperii3820]

Perfect directions- easy to follow - and my speaker is back to normal! I found the screws much more difficult to remove than on the video, but everything was spot on! Thanks for the help 🙂

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

You're welcome, it could well be that I already loosened it once before filming but I don't remember. A good fitting bit and a slightly thicker handle works wonders.

[@magsters99]

Thank you so much this is the perfect how-to video, awesome instructions. Take your time, be patient and use the correct tools.

[@realistaz4594]

Doskonała prezentacja. Bateria wymieniona. Dzięki. Perfect presentation. Battery is replaced. Thanks. 😁

[@lunarose6714]

Thank you so much for this, it was supportive to have you there with me when I couldn't get some of the screws out! ha! 5 screwdrivers later and using an elastic band on the ones where the thread had worn off, I got there! The bass is back in my life wahoo!

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

How nice that I was able to help you through it. good that you got the job done. Thank you for leaving a comment.

[@CornPopsDood]

How did you manage to strip the screws in the only time it’s probably been opened 😂

[@taarnalive]

Thank you for this. You made it easy!

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

You're welcome.

[@av-bk6sm]

Worked perfectly, thx a lot!

[@davidsawyer1599]

This is my unit. Thanks again.

[@satadalkarmakar8958]

Good Repair Job. Keep this up 👍🏻

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Tank you, I will. 👍

[@mischaspaan6586]

Thank you this helped me a lot

[@vanessafigueroa1985]

Thank you very much! It was an exit!! 🎉🎉🎉

[@daveevans414]

Super helpful! Thanks man

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

You're welcome 👍

[@OnExWeTxSoCk]

Fantastic video, thank you sir!

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

You're welcome Tom.

[@la36emeprod5]

Thanks a lot !

[@Hoogy1]

Thx for this video and now I can make some noise on the campsite with my motorbike & tent ! ;-)

[@andreiboston]

thank you!

[@Roads_of_Europe]

I have a post 2016 model, yet this was very helpful. I managed to replace the battery and it works fine. But do pay attention to the wires. Mine were reversed. A very fine tip screwdriver i managed to switch them around. And measure with a meter if all is good. Thanks this was a good video.

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Which battery wires should you swap if you have the wrong battery? Glad you could still use that battery.

[@Roads_of_Europe]

@@SpareTimeWorkshop The battery is the same pre 2016 or post 2016. The black wires are the negative and red wires are the positive. I changed them around. Just leave the white wire in place. Both red wired are internally connected with each other, so no matter how you connect those. Same with the black wires, internally connected with each other. Just swap them around and you are good to go.

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

@@Roads_of_Europe Okay, thank you very much. I didn't know you were interconnected. 👍

[@robertmenghini.Lambomad]

Thanks so much

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

You're welcome!

[@MietowyMisio]

Good video, thx. One problem, new battery not charge now.

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Thank you, I hope that you can fix your charging problem.

[@user-xv4ns4gi8x]

Hello, my charge 3 is the TL series one...which battery should i get for replacement?

[@Vmaxfodder]

The screws are exceedingly tight on the ones with expanded/ swollen batteries ! Very super tight !

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

The battarij puts quite a lot of force on it. A tip I have been given to avoid breaking the cap is to loosen all the screws evenly. If you can't get the screws loose, a screwdriver with a thicker handle will help.

[@jUdYoCdI]

I need to replace the screws. They were all rusty. Got any link for those?

[@marcoblv]

Thank you!! Saved me from buying a new one...

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

You're welcome. 👍

[@EverydayFlowers]

Thank you for what you do!! Really appreciate the information and can't wait to replace my battery!!

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

You're welcome, I'm happy to help. 👍

[@Nicogomez05]

Excelente!

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

👍

[@arkabasak5241]

hello! great video. when i was following though, I realized the red and black wires were not in the same position as the original battery. they were in the reverse side. can you tell me what i should do in this case? this battery is difficult to obtain in my country so i cannot replace it. is it possible to reverse the connector so that the wires are the right direction?

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Thank you, I would exchange the battery for a good one just to be sure. You would think you can swap the wires. only it's hard to say if everything will work fine. Because I don't know how the battery is wired inside. If you do want to swap the wires, be very careful not to make a short circuit. I don't recommend trying it If you do try it let me know how it went

[@adityamoelyanaputra4705]

Yeah, please tell us how it went? Does it work perfectly by swaping the wrong blacks and reds wire?? I do the same fault, bought the wrong battery for my pre 2016 jbl charge 3 🥲

[@adityamoelyanaputra4705]

1st wanna thank you for this video of yours, its really neat and easy to follow. I have a question, my jbl charge 3 was the exact same pre 2016 TL code, what can i do if I already bought the post 2016 GG code battery?? I heard it has a different battery socket connector between pree and post 2016 model. Please I really need master enlightment 🙏

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

You're welcome. I haven't quite figured out about the different batteries yet the battery I put in this JBL is also from a post 2006 JBL. The most important thing is the location of the 2 red and black wires and the type of connector, these should be the same as your old battery.

[@adityamoelyanaputra4705]

@@SpareTimeWorkshop thanks vro

[@arquivazquez2498]

Great video👍 can you drop the link to that battery?

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Thank you! In this video I used a good battery from a broken JBL. you can order a replacement battery from Amazon. make sure the red and black wires are in the same place as your old battery.

[@kingsantos5528]

Is there a way to clean the rubber parts of the speaker?

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

The rubber is also discolored. I haven't tried to get it clean yet.

[@BeryalKhan]

Hey. Thanks for the video. Where can I get the battery from?

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Thank you! In this video I used a good battery from a broken JBL. you can order a replacement battery from Amazon. make sure the red and black wires are in the same place as your old battery.

[@itsbryannalee7262]

Having a hard time getting the screws to budge what should I do?

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Try a screwdriver with a thicker handle. In the right size, of course.

[@jeff033]

What if the 5 wires ar reverse ist gonna work ?

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

I'm assuming it doesn't work. but i never tested it.

[@ayangjibrut]

can it run without the battery and keep the usb cable plugged?

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

No I don't think so, I did test it once but not sure if there is a difference between the pre-2016 model and the newer charge 3

[@johnbateh]

Was the blue battery used in the post 2016 video a 7000mAh battery and the one for the pre-2016 mode (this video) a 6000mAh? Online it says they come with 6000mAh, but I assume a larger battery, given the voltage is the same, wouldn’t do anything besides give it a longer working time.

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

They are both 6000mAh. In fact I borrowed the replacement battery in this video from a post 2016 JBL. In many cases it is the exact same battery.

[@taiwopeter8684]

Is it the battery that make it sound cracking

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

it could be the battery. but it could also be one of the speakers. indications of a bad battery: -the JBL does not fully charge. -the battery is swollen -the lights flicker when the JBL makes a crackling sound. indication of a broken speaker. -play a stereo test video on your JBL to test the left and right speakers separately. If only one side sounds bad, it's probably a broken speaker. Also check your aux port for contamination.

[@MiguelMorales-qo1nk]

How do I know I need a battery replacement

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

indications of a bad battery: -the JBL does not fully charge. -the battery is swollen -the lights flicker when the JBL makes a crackling sound.

[@adityamoelyanaputra4705]

Is it true the annoying crackling sound will be back to normal if the batteries replaced with a healthy one?

[@rokus5303]

I bet you still trying to find the blue triangles, after you shot them to space.

[@rokus5303]

2:55

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Haha, 0.01 flight hours guitar picks. Actually they were easy to find. the blue color contrasted nicely with the wooden ceiling they were pinned into.

[@renzmariansoledad7041]

Still waterproof?

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

If the covers are not cracked and the seals are not dried out or deformed. then yes. But I wouldn't try it.

[@jillcherni8073]

cant get the damn end to come off!!!

[@SpareTimeWorkshop]

Then I think it will be a little stuck to the rubber. Make sure the screw is out and the 2 tabs are held up properly. I don't see any other solution to twist it off. Good luck.

[@jillcherni8073]

@@SpareTimeWorkshop turns out I was twisting the wrong end. Lol now to get it all back together. Thanks, great instructional tutorial!!

[@thierryroulliay227]

merci super pratique