Anker SoundCore Sport XL Disassembly

So, I have the same speaker with the same problem regarding the USB charging port (mine has a bad connection, is very loose). I found out how to open the front: you can slid a knife between the hard and soft plastic parts - no screws needed there - and then the front lifts up rather easily. I found a youtube video which is a bit blurry at the beginning but that’s how I got the idea, I hope it works to place a link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFuO3JlK... Sorry, my English isn’t perfect, don’t know how to describe it better. I haven’t proceeded any further yet. Would be interested in your repairing results/process if you have any :)

It just pops off, get a knife in under the grill and it'll slowly come off, the Allen key things are for looks. Then there's lots of screws, easy enough. The central piece is just rubber, carefully get that off. You should be able to get a knife or such between the outer rubberised body and the plastic thing the speakers are attached to, that will pop up. You can then detach all the wires as they're plug types usefully.

I'm a little stuck at getting the charge port itself out, but is will only be a matter of time before it bends to my iron will!!! Lol, good job I didn't put a Y in there lol. Anyhow, there ya are for anyone who wants to try this

Hi there, no problem putting everything apart (just few plastic pins got broken 🤬) but I still have problems reaching the charging port, I don't want to brake the lid but I can't understand how it cames off. Anyone of you does have any tip?

If it is still of interest for someone, I uploaded two images regarding the disassambly of the charging platine.

The green mark show the position where you can place some tool to level out the charging platine.

Make sure to use only gentle force, to not break the extension that holds the screws.

The plate is glued at the bottom, so you will hear a noise indicating that the glue comes loose.

I was able to disassable it by levering a little bit on the one side, then the other and repeated until it came apart.

Cheers,
Daniel

Hello, I have the same speaker, when I turn it on the blue light turns on and the 3 white lights blink. however after 3o seconds it just turns off by itself. my charging port look fine, I dont know if its a battery problem or something else. Does every one in the thread had the same problem?

To disassemble the Anker SoundCore Sport XL to replace the micro USB port, follow these steps:

1. **Remove Rubber Flap**: Start by removing the rubber flap covering the ports on the side of the speaker.

2. **Locate and Remove Screws**: Look for screws around the edge of the rubber flap area and around the speaker grille. They might be hidden under stickers or rubber feet. Use a small screwdriver to carefully remove these screws.

3. **Separate the Front and Back**: After removing the screws, carefully separate the front and back halves of the speaker. You may need to use a plastic pry tool to gently pry apart the halves, starting from the side where the rubber flap was.

4. **Disconnect Internal Wires**: Once the front and back are separated, you'll see the internal components. Be cautious not to damage any wires or components. Disconnect any wires that are connected to the micro USB port.

5. **Replace Micro USB Port**: Replace the micro USB port with the new one. Ensure it's securely connected and fits properly into place.

6. **Reassemble the Speaker**: Reconnect any internal wires you disconnected, then carefully reassemble the front and back halves of the speaker. Make sure everything is aligned properly before tightening the screws.

7. **Test**: After reassembly, test the speaker to ensure the new micro USB port is functioning correctly and the speaker charges as expected.

The guide for the ANKER SoundCore Charging Port Replacement you mentioned might be helpful as a reference, but keep in mind the physical design of the SoundCore Sport XL might differ slightly. The basic steps of disassembly and replacement should be similar, though.

If you're having trouble with specific screws that look like allen screws but are non-standard, ensure you have the correct tool. Sometimes manufacturers use security screws that require a special tool. If an allen key doesn't work, you might need a Torx or a similar tool.

Good luck with the repair!