Repairing an Altec Lansing Mini LifeJacket 3 Bluetooth Speaker Part 1
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I have the life jacket 3 from 2015. Mine is not charging anymore, but it does power on and work. I haven’t checked to see if the port has dirt built up inside, but I did begin breaking it down to check the wires.
I see in recent comments pairing suggestions were made. Holding down both volume buttons is how you reset the pairing.
That sounds like a good plan. Might need to clean those contacts as well.
Hey there, thanks for the view on my channel. So, there seems to be a design flaw with these speakers, and that makes the best speaker I've tried...the WORST. The mini usb charging ports fail on these ALL the time! I found HUNDREDS of comments/complaints about this, so the company MUST know about it, and since they don't change it, they are crappy!! I put 2 new, higher capacity batteries in it (I thought it was that too), and it worked for a minute, but nope...so I ordered a replacement mini usb charging port. It's not hard to get the mini board out with the connector on it, but I've never de-soldered anything & had to order flux & a new soldering gun kit as well. This is NOT a job for the average person as you know, so most people would just throw it out. I tried solder wick, but my tip was old & crap. I ordered new ones, but the iron's heating element burnt out in the middle of working on it! So I ordered a new one, since I ordered the tips already...so I'll have 2 irons. Anyway, I'm still waiting on the new soldering iron to get here next week, then I can hopefully finish. I still have to remove the old solder clogging the holes. It's a push through type connector. I think I'll be okay. I refurbish shoes and have a good magnifying glass with a light. I've soldered wires together before, but that's it. Oh, when I got my batteries from China (wasn't in a hurry...have another bt speaker) I just used pieces of paper clips to make the connections to the strip on the batteries (I have Lifejacket 2 so there's 2 batteries). A tiny chip fell off when I was opening the speaker...thank goodness for the magnifying glass, so I can put that back where it goes! If everything goes okay, or not, the video should be up maybe next weekend. I'm supposed to get the new iron in the middle of next week. For me, the replacement piece was like 2 or 3 dollars with shipping. They should just use new ones. At least I got it new on clearance for $49.99 (the 3 was already out) instead of $149.99. I hope that helps, and the final video will be up soon...the replacement and putting it back together. Good luck!
Thanks for the good luck!
Sounds to me like Altec has a problem with their design. Charging ports are a common issue with breakage. Too bad they don’t stand behind their product.
I agree that they could be manufactured better.
I agree with u!!!
Yup! Mine just broke. Out of the blue!
@@klazebillwalker7677same 😂
Same here! So dissappointed 😒 @klazebillwalker7677
Thank you bro.. the world needs more ppl like you💯🙏🏾
I appreciate your kind words!
Thank you for your video. When you tested for continuity on the ribbon wire... I noticed that perhaps there could be a short between the individual wires. Did you check off camera, or can you, check to see if voltage is leaking from one contact to another? ...ie, holding one probe on one contact, while trying all of the other contacts on the other end.
I don't remember if I did that or not. That sounds like a great idea though! I will try it when I get back around to it.
@@buildsbacktolife8932 Wow that's great! I look forward to your findings!
Great videi! You are a natural. Very informative.
Thank you so much!
I have this exact speaker I paid $100 for and in no time the usb plug broke. I'm a licensed electrician and haven't attempted fixing it. Maybe I will after seeing you take it apart. Hit me up if you need electrical help.
Thank you for the offer, I most definitely may utilize your knowledge in the future.
I have an infamous xpedition 4, can you do a video on fixing one, Main problem, stopped working after a couple months, won't charge, used power supply only and that quite as well.
I just looked that one up, unfortunately right now there are none for parts or not working on eBay - I would have to wait until one pops up or see if I can come across one where I work. I'll try to keep my eyes peeled though! I also have a The Jacket H2O, 3x Super LifeJackets, a Super LifeJacket Jolt and a VersA I will be working on eventually.
Dude ! I love u! I pray that's what all mine needs! Thank you soo much!
Good to hear!
Mine had a chip in the bottom right of the board that shorted I am guessing and then I had unplugged the battery and plugged it back in, smoke started to appear and I left it plugged in. I think the short melted itself away and it works now lol. Gonna put a little heat sink on it.
Interesting. I am still in the process of finding another one like it to examine.
It looks like it was in pairing mode, judging by the flashing LED. I have a Super Lifejacket which I'm planning to look into. It works, but the I believe that the battery might be on its way out, since when I charge it, the red LED never goes out. There is a button combination, (I can't remember it), but when they are both pressed at the same time with the unit on, it tells you the battery charge status. As for the battery itself, it looks like a battery that can be purchased at any Vape Shop, except you would need to tack weld leads onto it.
Had never thought about a vape battery.
@@buildsbacktolife8932 It looks like that's what they are. Are those batteries by chance 18650's?
@@Rangerman9404 Yep, I believe so.
thanks helped me fix mine
Glad it's working!
Have you tried pressing the + and - buttons at the same time until you hear a beep (pairing reset) or all 3 at same time (reset)?
Unfortunately I have, the reset appears to complete but the speaker still is not pairable. :(
@@buildsbacktolife8932 it’s pairable? when u reset the device you have to let it sit till it makes the sound then you can connect your device
I know it's about two years later, but Adafruit is a great website. They are the creators of the Raspberry Pi project board.
They worked great for me in this project!
My Hydra jolt won't charge or turn on. I Have never dropped it or put it in water as the charging port cover was no where to as tight as my random brand trend tech speaker that floats in the pool with a normal on on top and on the bottom a flat rubber circle that that moves, but is also is a speaker.
Battery may have died.
I like just how people have feelings and care about tere products.
Me too!
Excellent video! Thanks a lot!
Thanks for watching!
hi i will sugest to charg it i have 1 of those charg complete and check for conectivity with blue tuth or via 3.5
Sounds good
I need these charging port on my altec lancing speaker replaced... do you have a website?
I'm sorry, I don't right now.
I see these have a USB port to charge your phone Are you able to charge speaker from the same USB port ? Instead of the charger port
Unfortunately, you cannot. The 5V input is the only way to charge it to my knowledge.
My nearly decade-old HP 17" beats laptop keyboard crapped out on me. I'm using a Bluetooth keyboard for now to avoid buying a new laptop. Anyway to fix the current keyboard that I have?
Opening the computer up and inspecting all keyboard ribbon cable connections would be the best way to diagnose it going on little information.
@@buildsbacktolife8932 Thanks for the quick response. Will have the laptop checked out. Your ALTEC Lifejacket tutorial came in handy after my early-model began talking longer to turn on and is now blinking red. This could mean that my eight-year old stalworth may be due to for a battery changeout or I may look to replace it. In any event, I'm going to perform surgery on it today with your video at my side.
@@theopoliswaters2405 I wish you good luck!!
Is it still waterproof after you put it back together?
I don't think the seal is watertight anymore in the sense that you shouldn't have it floating in water anymore. But, it should still be fine in a humid area like a shower or similar.
Hey I'm not sure if you've already been told this cuz I haven't read in the other comments but I just thought I would pass along some info I was hoping that you were going to be able to show me how to change the battery out because I've had three of these now the mini life jackets and they are little beasts they put out some serious boom when they work properly however all three of them have had major issues with the USB port I tried to take and disassemble one last summer and yeah I should have never done that without getting some sort of a manual to give me instructions so that's why I was watching your video however I think you gave up at the end due to that purple light the purple pinkish light that comes on instead of the blue and I just wanted to tell you that that's normal when okay I'll take anything mini life jacket is charged and it's still plugged in it goes from the blue to the purple so I just thought I would share that you might have fixed it and you still don't even know it like I said I haven't read the other comments so maybe someone else already told you that but I just thought I would share that with you and thank you for showing me how to get the battery out the right way LOL have a great night good luck:-)
Gotcha, thanks for the help!
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
Amen!
Ion speakers charge port is ruind,any suggestions how to charge it without the charger or repair it?
You would need to locate a new charge port for your model online and solder it in. If you Google the model you may get lucky and find one.
We're can we find parts I got one of these need charging port
www.ebay.com/itm/2x-Micro-USB-Charging-Port-for-Altec-Lansing-Mini-LifeJacket-3-Bluetooth-Speaker-/264290213416
Try that maybe?
Great idea! I'm a compulsive fixer.
Thanks!
how about the sound not clear..i already changed the speaker but still not good..sounds like dragging not clear.. please help me to fix my altech mini life jacket.
I'm not sure on that one, it could be a motherboard issue if the speaker is good.
@@buildsbacktolife8932 thanks for the reply.. keep safe always
i know this video is old so maybe no one will see it but i have just gotten an issue with my altec lansing hydroblast speaker, it refuses to turn off and the bluetooth icon no longer glows i can connect it and it beeps in response so i know the sound isnt broken and now it wont play audio. It still can pause skip and connect to bluetooth devices just will NOT turn off or play the audio i have tried resetting it all that does it make it beep like it understands what im trying to do and STILL wont work i need to know if its something i can fix or if it would be easier to simply replace it
That is tough. Easiest solution would be to replace it. There is a lot going on it sounds like. When in doubt I open things up to see what is going on inside.
I have poweright up wont pair up blu tooth fo these go outwould like to hear it playhelp please
Happy to help how I can! Can you elaborate on your issue?
Won't pair won't pop up but has a purple light ?
Are you referring to your speaker?
Can I change battery from home ?without a solder ?
Correct, you don't need a soldering iron to replace the battery. It connects to the circuit board via a plastic plug.
@@buildsbacktolife8932 can I install a regular energizer rechargeable battery in it ?
@@buildsbacktolife8932 my speaker fell in water and was in water for 3 days
Now it’s making some growning sound once in a while
@@GB-be9bu If it is the same model as the one in the video, you'll have to order a special battery like the one I replaced. The link to the one I got is in the video description.
@@buildsbacktolife8932 ok thank you
The BLUE TOOTH speaker.
Is NOT the problem in this video...
Not sure what you mean sir...
My lansing bluetooth is not conecxion with my phone why?
That's a really tough question to answer without having both devices to look at. Does the speaker work fine except for connecting? Did it stop suddenly?
My star max willnot light u
Can you elaborate?
Good video except for the annoying music... and $20 for an 18650 battery ? WTF ?
Tell me how you really feel.
Forget it I bought this for $10 bucks might as well throw it away
You can always save it for later repair
Not even worth it.
I'm just here to learn more about electronics :)
We don't need all the talking crap just show us how do do the job we ask about
Hey sir, while I appreciate any constructive critcism please remain civil. Thank you
ALTEC LANSING IS JUNK. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY LIKE I DID
Sorry you had a bad experience.
Mine won’t charge either.