I Bought a FAULTY Soundcore MINI That Doesn't Charge | Let's FIX It!

I bought this ANKER Bluetooth Speaker from eBay for £6. It does power on, but it has a fault where it doesn't charge. Will it need a replacement micro-usb port or something else?!

Let's fix it!

Hope you enjoy!
Steve

PS. I'm not an expert in repairs at all. I do this for fun, and it may not be the best or safest way to go about repairing broken stuff. I'm pretty good at melting plastic though. Please don't copy me - I'm an idiot.

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[StezStixFix]

Stupid Anker Soundcore Mini Bluetooth Speaker Thing

[mattwuk]

I never skip the intro rap Steve, you put more effort into them than the fixes, yes that's a backhand compliment, love your content mate, also a north west lad myself

[chrisj]

"And I didn't melt anything!" 😆 Solid work Steve👍

[budzillasohoski]

I kind of learned something from you that you don’t really even do. After watching some of your other videos, I’ve taken your aluminum tape trick to another level. If I’m removing a small chip on the board and it’s surrounded by caps, resistors etc. I put aluminum tape down and just cut a square hole so only the chip I’m removing and it’s legs are visible. This way when I’m using my heat gun I’m not inadvertently blowing other components off the board. The tape holds everyone else in place allowing me to remove just the doodad I’m working on. Just thought I’d share that. Great video as always.

[nathanstylez]

Anybody can fix a speaker but only Steve can freestyle about fixing a speaker while fixing the speaker. Steve you the man🎉

[alexanderjensen]

The Rap is my personal favorite moment.
But i also enjoy very much, the solid test, your phrase 'get in there' and your little yellow friend poping up on the screen 👍

[gibbo]

Love the "sodder" reference aimed at our cousins across the pond who seemed to think the word has a silent "l".

[Dankish]

I work night shift security and this speaker keeps me sane literally lolol. I carry it around and when no one is around I play music or listen to audio books. :) Great speaker and value for money. I love that you gave it a new lease of life cause they are awesome and I learned a new thing or two so now I can repair it in the future. Thank you!!

[rogerramjet]

I've been using one of these since 2018.
The battery life is excellent with around 15 hours off a charge, while at quite a decent volume.

Thanks for the disassembly footage. Process is duly noted.
I didn't skip the rap. That process is important.

[cypresscustoms]

Anyone that skips those sick flows has lost their mind!

[LISA_]

LOVE WATCHING THE VIDS, just a little request when working on black components like this speaker, a little bit more direct light would be nice even watching at 1080p I couldn't make out what u were doing, it's fine when you use microscope it was crap when you were dismantling the speaker, it doesn't help I have shit eyesight lol.

[laughmaker]

I love how repair friendly designed this thing is.

[davorz]

Your flow is getting better and better with each new intro.

[rnwbld]

Literally watching this on my Apple TV with one of these same Anker speakers connected for the sound.

[Thundaxx]

I just found this channel, i love that you just have enough to understand and learn, with a comedic twist, keep up the good work.

[shakymctwitch]

Dude... the "annoying rap" is not at all. Easily my second favorite part of the channel right behind "Stupid", and before "Get in there", "Solid" and Dave. Cannot forget Dave. It helps that my name is in the rap but... even when it was not, it was epic. Solid.

[Sunila_DragonladyCH]

My only "gripe" about the rap, is that I end up reading the names instead of watching the tear down LOL! These are always incredible! And wow, this thing wasn't built to be repaired at all! Well done!

[dankorn]

Definitely one of your best raps so far! Thanks always so enjoyable!

[Howt-ooo]

Left my on my yacht. Outside in the rain for three weeks. Works a treat still.... Class bit of kit.

[Greg_Watchorn]

I own one of these - note to self, don't f**k up the charge port!!😃😃