Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 Charging Port Replacement

To unclip the top of the speaker from the body, insert the metal spudger to the left of the speaker's center. To find the correct position, make sure the pointed end of the spudger is inserted entirely.

While in this position, press down and into the speaker to unclip the top. You should feel and hear and audible click.

Repeat this on all four sides of the speaker. The speaker's top will snap off when you press down on it, so make sure you hold onto the top so it does not fly off.

Take the top off of the speaker to reveal the inside of the speaker.

Carefully set the top cover to the side and make sure the clear plastic button tabs stay intact.

Take the mesh covering off of the speaker by pressing on the center of the speaker and pulling the mesh upwards.

Unscrew the four M3 x 6mm Phillips head screws in each corner of the speaker.

Using the metal spudger, slowly wedge it behind the speaker.

Slowly and gently push the spudger forward to dislodge waterproofing adhesive that holds the speaker in place.

Pull the speaker driver forward to dislodge it from the speaker.

Next, turn the speaker driver to where the wires are facing upwards.

Using the soldering iron, desolder the white and black wires (the 2 connections) at the top of the speaker driver.

Locate and unscrew the M3 x 8mm screws found under each of the four speakers.

Remove the main center of the speaker, exposing the bottom and the battery.

Carefully place the metal spudger under the battery. Being slow yet forceful, push the spudger under the battery and force upwards. This will pry the waterproof adhesive, affecting its ability to be waterproof in the future.

Remove the battery from the adhesive and set it aside.

Using the iFixit Large Needle Nose Pliers, remove the red wire connecter that is attached to the battery.

Pull the battery out of the device

Using the iFixit screwdriver, unscrew the three M2 x 5mm screws on the battery base plate.

Once all three M2 x 5mm screws are removed, take the battery plate completely off of the device and set it to the side.

Remove the charging port and replace it with a new one