JBL Clip 2 Speaker Not Charging [Fixed]
JBL Clip is a great speaker with immersive sound quality and long battery life. Typically JBL Clip 2 speaker begins charging when you plug the charger into it.
But sometimes due to software glitches or some other issues they won’t charge. If that’s the case with your JBL Clip 2 speaker.
Here is how you can fix it.
Maybe you have been using it in hot weather or exposed it to direct sunlight. Due to this, they stopped charging. Therefore you should bring their temperature to room temperature and then try to charge.
If this doesn’t work for your JBL Clip 2 speaker. Read the entire article we have compiled some tips and tricks to fix the charging issue of JBL Clip 2.
How to Fix JBL Clip 2 Speaker Not Charging
Reset JBL Clip 2
When JBL Clip 2 is not properly charging then it needs to be reset.
Further, if it also has other problems like low sound volume, not good frequency, and does not connect to different devices so reset solves these problems too.
Another function of reset is to make the speaker fresh and delete the all Bluetooth pairing list.
The process to reset JBL Clip 2 Speaker is as follows.
- Turn on the speaker.
- At the same time press and hold the volume plus and call button for 5 seconds.
- After 5 seconds, the booming sound you would hear from a speaker. A light that shows the speaker is turned on will flash.
- After this JBL Clip 2, Speaker automatically powers off and you will need to turn it on again.
- Now, in the JBL Clip 2, all settings are back to their default and it has successfully been reset.
Now you should plug the charger into it and see whether or not it is charging.
Charging Cable of Clip 2
If none of the above methods is your problem, charging cable might be the causing issue.
Check your charging cable for the bends or fracturing in the wire.
Another issue might occur if there are wires that are fractured in the cable the power current won’t pass through the cable.
Make sure your wire is ok or test by it attaching it to another device.
If the result is positive then move on next step.
Charging Port of Clip 2
The charging port is another issue that causes the speaker not to charge. Sometimes JBL Clip does not charge due to the bad charging port or dirt in it.
The charging port replacement is a tough method but usually, we can smoothly use the following steps to remove dirt from it.
- Unplug the USB Port from the speaker.
- Check for dirt and debris in the charging port.
- Pull out the debris with a fine needle.
If the connecter pins are bent, then there is a final way to change the port with a new one. Because the first one is unable to charge the speaker.
If the charging port is damaged by water so you can use the dryer to remove the moisture.
Faulty Battery
Another reason why JBL Clip 2 is not charging may be due to its faulty battery.
JBL Clip 2 speaker has a lithium-ion battery for the power supply.
And that lithium-ion battery can be damaged if you will expose your speaker to hot or cold weather.
Also with time the capacity of the battery to hold charge decreases. Due to this sometimes speaker stops charging.
If you think your JBL Clip 2 speaker is not charging due to a battery fault.
Then you need to buy a new one in order to properly charge your speaker. If you think this is tough for you to do at home you can go to a technician.
Return
Can JBL Clip 2 Speaker be returned?
Yes, you can return it. First, you should confirm if it follows that the speaker is still within the warranty period.
If your speaker is still under warranty.
You can appeal to JBL for fixing the speaker problem and/or return your damaged speaker.
How do I know if my JBL Clip 2 is charging?
When you plug the charging cable into the speaker the red light will be turned on that shows the speaker is in charging mode.
After some time the light will be turned off which means the speaker is fully charged. You can also install the JBL Speaker app that tells you about battery power/level.
After a complete charge, you should unplug the charger because it can damage your speaker’s battery.
How long does it take for a JBL Clip 2 to charge?
The JBL Clip 2 Speaker has good battery life.
You can fully charge this speaker within 3.5 hours if it is completely dead. The battery will last for 15 hours after a complete charge.
For battery checking, you can look on the front side of JBL Clip 2. There are LED indicators that will show you the percentage of battery.
The red light blinking on the LED means the battery is low and needs to be charged.