Can Bluetooth speaker battery be replaced?

My G-BOOM was dying after an hour or so of loud playback. I used your instructions and replaced the stock battery with a Tenergy 7.4V Li-ion 18650 2600mAh last week. I'm getting about the same play time as you now - about 7hrs at fairly loud volume.

7hrs is plenty, but if I was doing this again, I'd probably go with the 7.4V 3400mAh Battery Pack from XpressTek instead of the 2600mAh Tenergy. The XpressTek uses Panasonic Cells and should provide about 30 percent more runtime, or a couple more hours

If you can find a battery with the same connector, that will save a bit of time soldering

The dual 18650 cell package is not a great fit for the G-BOOM. A larger pouch cell would probably fit better. You dont want to put any pressure on lithium batteries, which is why I installed mine like the picture below

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johnthuss

4 years ago

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One replacement battery is named: "Tenergy 7.4V Li-ion 18650 2200mAh Rechargeable Battery Module". It can be used as a replacement battery in a G-Boom speaker that won't charge or won't turn on. Take the screws out of the back, including the center screw, which you have to slide up the long gray piece on the back to reveal. Detach the old battery by pulling out the white connector. You may have to use the point of a knife to carefully remove the glue on it first. After detaching, cut the red and black wires, leaving wire on the white connector so that you can reuse it. Strip the ends of the wires on the connector and on the replacement battery so you can join them together - red to red, black to black. Twist the wires together. You can solder them if you know how. Cover with electrical tape. Reattach the white connector to the G-Boom. Picture of finished product: https://goo.gl/photos/deQjkJHj57wiFax76

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What happens after using your speakers for a few months? We’re all familiar with the frustration that comes with battery-powered gadgets. 

After a few months or years, the batteries of virtually all devices progressively become weaker. For example, suppose your Bluetooth speaker battery lasted for 15 hours when you first bought it. Now it might only last up to 30 mins.

But what do you do?

The solution; change your Bluetooth speaker battery. And here’s a little secret.

You can do it at your home—no need to take your speakers to a professional. So let’s find out how.

Quick Navigation!

1. Why Wireless Speakers?
2. The Perks of Bluetooth Speakers
3. Average Battery Life of Bluetooth Speakers
4. How To Replace A bluetooth speaker battery
5. Conclusion

Why Wireless Speakers?

Before we get on with the debate on how to change your Bluetooth speaker battery, let’s settle one thing first. Why get wireless speakers in the first place?

The obvious answer to that is convenience. Not having to carry a wire around everywhere is bliss.

You can take your speakers on a hiking adventure or a trip to the beach and not worry about dragging around cables.

Another way wireless speakers are super convenient is that they don’t need to be connected to a power source.

As a result, a good Bluetooth speaker should last at least 15hrs, if not more, on a single full charge. That’s enough time to rock parties around the clock!

No power sources or power cords are a dream for party animals looking for an adventure.

READ MORE! Do Bluetooth Speakers Drain Battery When Using An Aux Cable?

The Perks of Bluetooth Speakers

While wireless speakers are in many ways superior to those that come with a wire, you might still be a little skeptical about Bluetooth speakers per see.

If you’re among those not so sure about Bluetooth speakers, here are a few reasons to change your mind.

Size Range

One of the most notable features of Bluetooth speakers is their size variety. When they say, good things come in small packages. They’re pointing towards Bluetooth speakers.

With Earbuds and Ear Dots, a minimalistic design has become something of a staple. You could pop your Bluetooth speakers in, and no one would notice you’ve got a concert going on.

Why? Because they’re so small, they’re hard to spot on the first look.

But don’t be fooled; their small size doesn’t mean you don’t get a great music experience. Instead, they’re designed to form a seal against your ear canal.

This way, their noise isolating design ensures you’re not missing out on those outrageous beat drops.

But what if you’re having a pool party? You can’t have one of those with earphones, can you?

Well, don’t worry. Bluetooth speakers have that covered. With products such as the Pill by beats, a medium-size wireless speaker is great for small parties.

Just connect your phone with the speakers and blast your music.

These medium-sized speakers are great to get a party up and running.

Minimum Power

Are you worried about the electricity bill that comes with your stereo system?

You can say goodbye to all that stress once you get yourself, Bluetooth speakers. The Bluetooth speaker battery is designed for low power consumption.

A Bluetooth speaker runs for hours on a single charge. Added to that, these usually come with charging pods.

These are like power banks, but for Bluetooth speakers.

Price Range

Whether you have cash in your bank ready to be spent, or you’re someone whose finances aren’t that generous.

Don’t stress out. With Bluetooth speakers, there’s something for everyone.

You could get yourself a pair from any high-end brand or a cheaper alternative over at Amazon.

Just explore, and I guarantee you’ll find something unique that fits your price range perfectly.

Portability

As we mentioned earlier, you can carry your Bluetooth speakers everywhere. There’s seriously no party you can’t take your speakers to.

Just make sure to keep them away from fires or water. Those are probably the one places your speakers shouldn’t be.

But depending on the model, if your Bluetooth speakers are water-proof, any accidental dips in the pool shouldn’t be too alarming.

Average Battery Life of Bluetooth Speakers

A Bluetooth speaker battery can have a varying battery life depending on many things. From the battery’s age to how much it’s been used, there are many things you’ll have to consider.

However, here are a few of the most prominent factors that will determine the actual run-time of your Bluetooth speakers.

Connection Types

While Bluetooth connection is the trademark of Bluetooth speakers, some speakers come with an option for multiple connections.

For example, your speakers could have a dual connection, one mode for Bluetooth, another for WIFI connections. Or speakers could model a double connection with Bluetooth and a cord connection.

But keep in mind if you have a WIFI connection mode accompanying the primary Bluetooth connection, expect a slightly different battery life.

Using WIFI connection mode for speakers will drain more battery.

This will ultimately leave you with a shorter running time on a single charge. Plus, in the long run, your battery life will drain out much faster than the conventional Bluetooth connection.

Power Source

When charging your Bluetooth speakers, make sure to look at the charging instructions.

Also, please pay attention to the power requirements, whether it’s a DC or AC connection or what Amp requirements work for your gadget.

Fun fact, if you plug in your device to a charger with a different output than what’s recommended for your speakers, you’re damaging your Bluetooth speaker battery a lot more than you realize. 

Charging Time

Take notes. Overcharging is a slow poison to your Bluetooth speaker battery, whether it is your mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or speakers.

Make sure you watch over the speakers as they charge.

There’s usually an LED indicator that notifies you by changing colors.

If not, read the instruction manual that comes with these devices. There should be an appropriate charging time mentioned on the leaflet.

Note the time and make sure you remove the speakers from the power source.

Overcharging is also a severe explosion hazard. The speaker batteries overcharge and heat up. If left plugged in for too long, there could be an explosion.

Some people had reported exploding speakers when they left them to charge overnight.

How To Replace A bluetooth speaker battery

Replacing a Bluetooth speaker battery isn’t very complicated. All you’ll need is some simple tools and fundamental hardware knowledge.

Other than that, make sure you follow these easy steps, and you’re all set.Advertisements

Replacing A Bluetooth Speaker Battery In 6 Easy Steps

1. Identify the Speaker Model and Battery Type

Knowing your speakers is the first step to changing or repairing their battery. Depending on the size and model of your speakers, they’ll have a different battery.

Make sure you identify the model of your speaker and the corresponding battery type correctly.

One way to find the battery type and model type is by looking at the back of your speakers.

Most Bluetooth speakers come with these basic things stamped on their back or at their base.

If the battery and model details aren’t printed on the device itself, then refer to the leaflet that came with the gadget.

This piece of paper is vital. It has all the details of your speakers and their battery. This also contains the details for proper care, maintenance, and disposal of your speakers and their battery.

On the off chance that you didn’t receive a leaflet or lost it, there’s still a surefire way of finding out all essential details.

Go to the website of the manufacturer to look for the model details. But if you can’t find what you need here, look up their contact details and ask them directly.

Most websites have a contact number, address, or an email they reply to frequently. You’ll surely get all your answers.

1. Remove the Battery

To remove the Bluetooth speaker battery identify the tools you need.

Typically, small screwdrivers of different sizes should do the trick.

Look carefully at the screws and bolts holding the battery in place. And use a screwdriver of the right shape and size to dismantle the battery.

A Bluetooth speaker battery is often housed at the bottom or back of the speakers.

Unscrew the screws holding it in place and gently pull out the battery. You might even have to pry at the battery.

Do this with utmost care using your screwdriver.

Some batteries come with wires connected to the speakers. Use a pair of wire cutters or some pliers to detach the battery. 

Once you’re done, we recommend keeping the removed battery safely.

However, you might need to look at it later to identify the exact battery type and size.

1. Replace the Battery

You should have a disassembled speaker with a vacant battery slot and some connection wires in front of you by this time.

I recommend you keep the old and new batteries side by side and compare them to see if you’ve got the correct battery for your speakers.

This can prove to be a vital step in case there’s something you missed initially while making the purchase.

Take your unused battery and try to match the connection slots with the wires after you’re able to identify all the connections, test if your battery fits the slot. 

After this, reconnect the wires with the right connection slot and secure any bare wires with insulating tape.

This will prevent any power losses and the chances of a potential short circuit.

Correctly position your battery against the charging slot and press it in place.

Now secure the components in place by replacing the screws.

1. Reassemble

Once you’ve got your battery secured in its place, reassemble the rest of the components of your speakers.

Collect all the flaps and screws you might have removed and put the whole thing back together

1. Test Run

Everything should be nicely put together by now. Exactly the way it was before.

But, once your speakers look all good, there’s a little step you still have to get through.

Charge your speakers to see if the new battery is storing power.

Also, be sure to check for problems like overheating or sparking. This could point to a fire hazard. You can see sparks with either faulty connections or if you’re using the wrong battery.

If your battery didn’t show any alarming signs, charge it thoroughly and then use your speakers as you normally would. You’re essentially looking for abnormal discharging or sudden crashes.

Hopefully, you didn’t experience any problems.

But if there were problems during the test, charge or use immediately turn off the device.

1. Professional Help (Optional)

Any problems in the initial test run could lead to severe consequences if left unattended. By this point, you’ve done all you could do on your own.

Collect all the components of your speakers and the battery you removed. It would also be great if you have all the tools you used on hand.

Any information on the steps you took to change the battery will also be of great help.

You could have damaged the battery or connections unknowingly.

Relay all of this information to an expert nearby. Ideally, consider registered technicians recommended by the manufacturer.

But the chances are, most speaker experts can easily tackle this issue for you.

Conclusion

Bluetooth speakers are the next generation of music. A good Bluetooth speaker battery could be the decisive strike in determining your choice.

Most high-end brands use top-notch batteries and market their products on the promise of superior battery life.

But like all devices, a Bluetooth speaker battery also has an expiry date. But that doesn’t mean you’ll have to part ways with your favorite Bluetooth speakers.

Instead, just follow along with the simple steps we’ve illustrated above, and a battery change will save your device.

But I do advise being careful with a battery change endeavor.

A switch in connections or a short circuit isn’t a risk you should take lightly. If you have the slightest doubt over your abilities, your best bet is to reach out to a professional.

Espen

Espen is the Director of ProPairing and has written extensively about Bluetooth devices for years. He is a consumer product expert and has personally tested Bluetooth devices for the last decade.

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