Braven BRV-X Battery Replacement

Written By: Courtney Crockett

Comments: 12

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

No estimate

Introduction

This is a step-by-step guide demonstrates how to remove the battery.

WARNING: This is a lithium battery which should be handled with care.

TIPS:

Be sure to check the screwdriver heads before performing this task; otherwise, screws may become damaged.
Use an ice cube tray or egg carton, place each screw in its own cup to organize the screws.

Tools

Step 1

Flip the Braven BRV-X upside down so you are facing the bottom side.
With the H1.5 Head Screwdriver, unscrew the four screws.
All screws on this device can be stripped easily. Hold your screwdriver with the thumb on top and swivel with the opposite hand's thumb and index finger.
Using the #0 Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the four screws on the four corners of the bottom side.
Gently remove the outer casing, which should reveal the inner shell.

I have the Braven XXL that is just over 12 Months old. The Battery no longer charges and Zagg (bought out Braven) is offering me a $30 gift card since I’m out of warranty, no thanks. Do you know how I can replace the battery for this unit.

Thanks

Greg Beckler - 13/11/18

Step 2

With a Jimmy, cut the two warranty seals on either side.
You may also use a tech knife instead of a Jimmy.
WARNING: Once warranty seals are broken, you may no longer return the product.
Next, remove the 18 screws with a #00 Phillips screwdriver.

Step 3

Using two plastic opening tools, slide under the cover and slowly lift.
There is glue nearly all around the inner shell, so strength will be necessary. When both tools are inserted, you can slide out along the edges.

Step 4

Remove the black foam squares from the red, yellow, and black wire on the top right side of the device.

Step 5

Now that the three wires are exposed, follow the wires to the white base that is plugged into the motherboard.
Using the tech knife, carefully remove the glue that keeps the plug in place.
Using the tweezers, carefully disconnect the plug from the motherboard.
WARNING: Make sure the battery is drained of all power for safety reasons.
There should still be a small white base attached to the motherboard, where the plug will eventually be plugged back in.

Step 6

The battery's black shell is connected to the motherboard with four screws. Use the #00 Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws.
The screws near the speaker side of the device will be a tight squeeze to get to.

Step 7

Now, you should be able to lift the battery along with the black container up.
Pull the battery pack straight out so you do not damage other wires or the motherboard.

Step 8

Slide the blue battery out from the black container. Your battery is now removed from the device and is ready for replacement.

I have replaced my battery with a replacement battery off Amazon. Did not work. Kept trying with 2 more batteries- still not charging.

Carefully checked my original battery that only lasts about 4 hours now, and it has a chip in it. It does charge. That means the other 3 batteries don’t have the security programming to work with the unit.

It would have been nice to have a new battery in there, but just not worth the aggravation, time, and money spent trying to resurrect the speaker.

I hate waste, but just buy a new one.

Hawk Pettengill -

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Author

Courtney Crockett

Member since: 29/09/15

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10 comments

Thank you for the replacement steps - do you know where I could buy a replacement battery?

jmckeag7 - 31/12/16

Anyone ever figure out what battery they needed?

Aaron Eisenbarth - 19/04/17

I also would love to know what battery is actually needed for this.

grenchpickle - 28/04/17

The batteries are two 18650's in tandem. You can get these from batteries plus

nick - 30/04/17

Parallel or series connection?

Vladimir Skrbic - 19/09/19

What is the MAh on the required batteries for this device?

Doyle Redwine - 22/12/17

The best batteries are the panasonic 18650 batteries. Do a google search for them. You can usually find them for $8-10 (and higher) each with a little work. The Panasonic brand is definitely more expensive but of superior quality to all the chinese knock off batteries. Will hold a charge better and last much longer on a charge. You will have to connect the batteries and do a little soldering before fitting them back in the container. Two 2600 mAh batteries would equal the OEM rating on this device of 5200 mAh.

Doyle Redwine - 22/12/17

The batteries are in Parallel to give 3.7v, and 6800mah (or whatever amp ratting batteries you buy)

Paul Lambert - 22/11/20

18650”s are too big

Patrick Walsh - 17/04/21

Good lord this was a chore. Thanks for the writeup!

Jamie Watts -