LOOK INSIDE: Sony SRS-XB21 - Teardown/Disassembly

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In this video, I will tear down the Sony SRS-XB21 Bluetooth speaker.
It can be useful if you have a problem with the speaker and need a troubleshooting guide.
So let's disassemble it and look what is inside.
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[@SpeakerFanatic]

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[@ilya_zx]

Thanks for the useful video! I want to replace battery.

[@mrchrisknight315]

Nice video. Do you think there is space to put in a 21700 battery instead of the battery that came with it? The battery life is it's only downfall, in my opinion.

[@dgm778]

thanks for the video, my battery was damaged having 6 months, I will try to modify it for more capacity, the factory battery sucks xd

[@Mr_Lex09]

If the battery dies, Sony pretty much wants you to buy a new speaker..

[@richard5981]

Is all that necessary in order to replace the battery? Most importantly will it still work after reassembling it

[@playboii_3ric508]

Mine won’t turn on only when it’s charging but the power and little blue paring light flash for a few doesn’t turn on when it’s not plugged in leven tho I let it charge for a while what do you think happened or what can I do to make it work

[@josemartinez-nj7kv]

Thanks for posting this, I was getting ready to trash my speaker, It wasn't working, i disassembled it and put it back together, now it works, 😆,

[@VIVEKKUMAR-ki9ro]

Sir please make a video to disassemble SRS XB 41 thanks from India

[@KrazyTea8]

Does anyone know where I can order a replacement charging port for my Sont SRS-XB21? My connector is worn out

[@lebasboris4918]

The battery's life on my SRS-XB21 did not last very long so I changed it using your tuto. Although everything seems to be in order the bass speaker wouldn't work anymore. Where does that could come from? Did it happened to anyone? Thanks

[@azwadkhan415]

my speaker also doesn't have much bass for some reason even though it was marketed as extra bass

[@universe9663]

I am looking for help, any help would be appreciated, is it possible to buy just the grill because the grill on my 21 and 31 is broke, so I would just simply like to buy a new grill if that’s possible

[@nameersadik2123]

I do not think that is possible

[@SpeakerFanatic]

I do not know maybe sony's support can help.

[@nameersadik2123]

@@SpeakerFanatic actually they can't.....Sony does not individually sell parts

[@universe9663]

Speaker Fanatic nvm I can get it replaced for free

[@universe9663]

Speaker Fanatic but thanks

[@Trapouloxarto]

Does the grill broke after the removal process?

[@SpeakerFanatic]

No, it works well

[@MrKeltron]

@@slowedreverbedvibes556 same the clippes just snapped in mine

[@njtidalgo5252]

Do i slide out the sides or just pull it like the front?

[@davegail35]

thanks for video - any idea on what replacement battery to order and how to replicate connector ?

[@EvilCristy]

18650, but if you keep the BMS on it you don't need other things.

[@anantara5022]

But why didn't you put it back together

[@piotrradzio6938]

Please write what the batteries is Sony xb41 and how much is the Watt

[@SpeakerFanatic]

Unfortunately, I don't know. Maybe others can help.

[@ianbeilfuss7662]

Piotr Radzio the Sony xb41 has a 4900 mah battery same as xb30

[@ianbeilfuss7662]

Also the drivers are 20w

[@tlrautomotive8410]

I replaced my xb21 battery with a Panasonic 3000mah cell It lasts way longer now

[@bartoszczaban6400]

Can you throw in some model number? I am having battery issue as well...

[@tlrautomotive8410]

@@bartoszczaban6400 NCR18650B

[@bartoszczaban6400]

@@tlrautomotive8410 thanks!

[@michaelh4721]

How did you handle the circuit board mounted on the stock battery. I ordered and 18650 but do not want to take the blue plastic off the old one until I'm sure it can be replaced

[@tlrautomotive8410]

@@michaelh4721 I just cut it then soldered the new battey in then wrapped it in electrical tape

[@DJxXxMAXYUSxXx]

Thank you very very much ur the best im reemplace the battery for generic 9000 mah

[@walter8779]

yall know where i can find a replacement grill for my xb31

[@davidlakatos2695]

Ebbe 2 mélynyomó van? Nekem is ilyen van kb 10 honapja de nem is tudtam

[@davidlakatos2695]

Ha egyszer leveszem azt az elülső reszt akkor vissza is lehet rakni?

[@SpeakerFanatic]

Igen viszonylag jól visszarögzül.

[@davidlakatos2695]

@@SpeakerFanatic köszönöm a választ Ma ki is próbáltam vízben aztan 5 percig mostam fel a vizet mer ugy kispriccelte 😂😂😂

[@kepler666]

16watts total, why sony didn't show it in the specification list

[@soiz1589]

Savam Stiliui I don't know

[@teepees7275]

Battery specifications also. only 1S

[@roydavidechegarayrodriguez6199]

integrated from amplifier?

[@electronicasolorio2988]

don't stain is it real? such a small battery lately brings sony it's a shame it goes that's fine no wonder my horn's battery doesn't last I have one just like ... what things greetings friend

[@wchiadicto3016]

when the speaker is opened it is no longer submersible?

[@koke485]

Yea thats what i was asking my self too,ive got the xb31

[@karlynche]

Is 18650 battery?

[@SpeakerFanatic]

It looks like as an 18650 battery.

[@dapumpy2846]

I have the same speaker and the problem is the sound is not working at allllll bluetooth is working fine

[@tachiface777]

Nice! Tank's my friend

[@shyammohan8427]

Its outside color body available

[@mikehancock6280]

8watt drivers? The xb20 has 12.5watt drivers.

[@Tachi778]

But anyway xb21 sounds better then xb20

[@Tekashi-oe1wj]

XB-21 have EXTRA BASS but Xb20 don't have EXTRA BASS!

[@Tachi778]

@@Tekashi-oe1wj xb21 has extra bass, it's turned on as default, also you can turn it off in "music centere" app

[@Theodosius667]

Xb21 20w

[@bocadesacola2495]

2700mAh wtf

[@XuanNguyen-op4qs]

Yeah right, weak ass. There's a lot of space in there.

[@victorhugorodriguez773]

You please can place the specs of the battery? I want to replace whit a better one If you cant make a tutorial, the speaker is good, but battery life sux

[@victorhugorodriguez773]

@HaramiLonda you need to search for a battery whit the same voltaje but the same size to fit in I find many baterries whit the same size but i dont know the voltaje Keep me updating

[@dgm778]

I'll upload a video about it very soon

[@Ben_Anter]

how to buy new charging port ?

[@charlesbrown-hh5zr]

Mine doesn't charge

[@sakthivelmani4365]

Battery available

[@overPowerPenguin]

Why on earth Sony doesn't use their own cells in their own products?

[@AlexUnderBase]

Hello guys ! Is anyone who knows what model of usb type c jack is using for charging this speaker (srs-xb21) ? I'm asking because i need to replace the one i have with a new type c jack !

[@riparaggi]

It isn't a usb-C jack, looks the same from a Dualshock 4 charge board controller (search for micro usb ;-)

[@rockstar5590]

who knows what watts in xb31? in one of my 31 left speaker is bring\bring

[@김석훈-e3c6o]

srs-xb31~16w×2=32w,srs-xb41~20w×2=40w

[@Carldancehard]

Elég gáz hogy 1 cellás az akkuja, nem csoda hogy keveset bír! :D Jó hangszóró volna csak fele akkora az akkuja mint az előző modelnek. Az Xb20 2 cellás akkuval rendelkezett, nem is értem hogy gondoltam ezt a Sony! :D

[@SpeakerFanatic]

Hát igen az akkumulátor az eléggé a gyenge pontja ennek a hangszoronak.

[@akediting4k604]

Hello bro (SONY.SRS.SB21) black cover milta hai ..

[@VestnikBuri]

8:24 аккумулятор смех какой слабый, 2700 Mah

[@ilya_zx]

У моей по зарядке 2200 mA/h набралось, в реале и того меньше. Хватает на несколько часов, ни о чём. Колонке два месяца! Заказал аккум на 3400mah, менять буду.

[@VestnikBuri]

@@ilya_zx а где заказал? На алике вообще можно навсегда забыть о покупке каких бы то не было аккумов если что! Тоже думаю меня менять аккум на своей, за дарма на авито жалко выстовлять, не ожидал такой подставы от Sony, уж за 5т.р. могли бы сразу 2 банки по 2700" поставить, место ведь есть!

[@ilya_zx]

@@VestnikBuri На алике заказал. По отзывам 3200 в банке есть, всё лучше "2200" которые стоят сейчас. Если 2 банки воткнуть огонь будет! Колонка устраивает всем, кроме времени работы.

[@VestnikBuri]

@@ilya_zx ссылку можно на этого продавца, хочу посмотреть на тот аккум

[@ilya_zx]

@@VestnikBuri заменил аккум. В китайской банке разряд током 0.5А с 4.1В до 3В показал 2780mAh, в родной из колонки 2122. Колонка два часа играет, battery fully charged. Если будешь менять при сборке обрати внимание на провод подсветки, который приклеен черной лентой. Если не приклеить будет задевать диафрагму и трещать на басах. Колонка отключается при 3В на аккуме.

[@jozsefgore787]

8 wattos hangszórók? Kevés... Az xb20-nak 12,5 wattos hangszórói voltak 😕

[@markomarko660]

Other than a shitty battery it's a great little speaker

[@krestovozdvizhenskiy]

Sony - they're just like Germans, but Japanese , made an excessively overengineered device. Don't quite understand the purpose of this amount of white plastic inside, does it have kind of damper function to eliminate standing waves inside the cabinet? Why did they wrap whole body in mesh fabric? it is supposed to be used outside , but it will hold water, dirt and will definitely tear some day.... dare to say that it sounds magnificent, waay better than anker soundcore in bass department...

[@jascam1]

Speake sucks after 3 years, battery life is only 3 hours without using lights or extra bass. Powered Wi-Fi speakers will be the better choice.

[@Zomtack]

Uff, me ha dolido verlo, hacer palanca con un destornillador metálico sobre algo plástico nunca fue buena idea. Por lo demás gracias.

[@jakub_r]

1

[@vanmasterflash7153]

One battery? That's cheapo

[@jcfoix5085]

On n'ose imaginer si ce gars était dentiste!