JBL users often face the problem of non-functional power buttons. There may be different reasons if your JBL Flip 3 power button is not working. So, you need to sort out the underlying issue.
We will tell you about all the possible reasons for a non-working power button. The article also suggests you the best solutions.
1. Reset Your JBL Flip 3
Resetting is the first and foremost recommendation whenever your JBL Flip 3 or any other JBL speaker poses any issue. You can reset your device by pressing the + button. Press the button and hold it for some seconds until the JBL Flip 3 turns off. A red light glows on the device when it is turned off. Do not perform any function on your device at least for 10 minutes. Now, try turning on your JBL Flip 3 by pressing the power button.
2. Connect the Charger
If this technique does not work and still power button does not respond, try another trick. Connect the charger with your JBL Flip 3 and press + button. Hold the button until the speaker turns on automatically. The red light will glow. Leave the device for 10 minutes and then check the power button again.
3. Lose the Grill or Screws
Another reason for the non-working power button may be a manufacturing fault. The grill of your JBL Flip 3 may be fixed tightly. This keeps the power button pressed and it does not respond. Lose the grill by slightly lifting it upwards. It will release the jammed button.
If it does not work then you should try losing the screws around the grill. Using a screwdriver, release the 6 screws slightly. This will reduce the pressure on the power button. This solution works in many situations. So, you should keep the grill covering slightly loose.
4. Check Your Battery
Sometimes, the power button becomes non-functional because of overcharging the battery. Some users keep their chargers plugged in. So, the battery of their JBL Flip 3 becomes too warm and its size expands. This oversized battery puts pressure on power buttons hence they do not work. You have to change the battery in this case.
To avoid any such issue, you should charge your JBL Flip 3 carefully. Immediately, plug in the charger when the indicator shows low battery power. Remove the charger from the electric supply once the battery is fully charged. Moreover, avoid using your speaker during charging. Do not use your speaker for long hours and give it some time to dissipate heat.
5. Examine the Connection Cable
There may be some internal issues that stuck the power button such as the slipped cable or fault in surrounding buttons. So, you need to open your speaker. Use a screwdriver to open the screws and also remove the outer grill covering.
Now, check the cable connecting the buttons with the circuit board. The cable may be slipped out of its gripper. Attach the cable properly to its gripper. It is better to tape the cable so that it may not disconnect again. Before closing all the screws, check the power button whether it is working or not.
6. Fix the Surrounding Buttons
Sometimes, a fault in surrounding buttons makes the power button non-functional. For example, the Bluetooth button near the power button may be stuck. It gets pushed inwards.
You can fix it very easily. Open your JBL Flip 3 and expose the internal side of the Bluetooth button. Open the rubber cover between PCB and the outer cover. You will see a transparent plastic piece attached to its lower side. This plastic piece functions like the rubber dome in a keyboard.
This piece has two noses on its bottom for pushing the power and Bluetooth buttons upwards. When there is a very little gap between these two noses, they get stuck with each other hence the power button stops working. You have to create a little space among them. Carefully cut a small part of the Bluetooth nose. It will create some space to allow the buttons to come up easily.
Final Words
The present age of technology and gadgets require you to be a little upgraded person. DIY (Do It Yourself) is a trend nowadays. You can fix many technical problems easily. We always bring the easiest solutions for you. This article guided you that how can you fix your JBL Flip 3 if its power button is not working. We told you many tricks. Hopefully, any of these solutions works.
