If your JBL FLIP 5 refuses to power up, you might face a range of causes from battery issues to software glitches or physical damage. I’ll guide you through simple troubleshooting steps to get your speaker back in action quickly.
I’ve got five simple methods to get your JBL FLIP 5 speaker working again.
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Option 1: Exit Service / Programming Mode
Press and hold the Bluetooth and Play/Pause buttons on the JBL FLIP 5 for 10 seconds to activate service mode. In this mode, the speaker won’t turn on, connect to other sources, or power off with the power button.
To exit service mode, connect the speaker to a charger. Press and hold the Bluetooth and Play/Pause buttons for 10-15 seconds. The speaker will turn off and exit service mode. Disconnect the charger and press the power button to turn the speaker back on.
Option 2: Recharge the Battery
The JBL FLIP 5 speaker won’t power on if the battery is low. Check the battery level using the LED lights beneath the speaker—each represents 20% of the battery.
If the first LED light flashes red, the battery is low and needs charging. Wait up to 2.5 hours for a full charge. Unplug the charger and press the power button to turn the speaker on.
Option 3: Reset Factory Settings
Sometimes, all it takes to fix a JBL FLIP 5 speaker that won’t turn on is a factory reset. This will restore the default settings and resolve various issues.
To reset the JBL FLIP 5, keep the speaker connected to a charger and press and hold the Volume Up and Play/Pause buttons for 10 seconds. Release the buttons when the speaker turns on, then connect it to another source to see if it works normally.
Option 4: Press All Buttons
If the previous methods didn’t work, press and hold all the buttons on the JBL FLIP 5 speaker for 10-15 seconds. Wait a few seconds, then press the power button once. The speaker should turn on. Turn it off and on again to see if the issue is resolved.
Option 5: Replace the Battery
The issue might be the battery, which may need replacement. Lithium batteries usually last around 500 charging cycles and their capacity decreases over time.
If you’ve used the JBL FLIP 5 speaker often and for a long time, its battery may have lost its capacity due to completed charging cycles. You might need to replace the battery to restore its functionality.
If your JBL Flip 5 speaker won’t turn on, try the above methods to fix the problem. If none of these methods work, you may need to send it for electronic repair.
