How to Fix JBL Partybox Encore Not Turning On
Are you unable to turn on your JBL PartyBox Bluetooth speaker? This could be caused by a software glitch, defective battery, faulty charging cable, or a defective circuit board. To fix this you will need to perform a series of troubleshooting steps.
The JBL PartyBox Encore is a powerful Bluetooth speaker that has 100W of powerful sound, comes with a light show feature, and includes digital wireless microphones. It can be used in the beach thanks to its IPX4 splash proof design and with its mic it can be used for various vocal performances.
Technical Specifications:
- Transducers: 1 x 5.25 inch woofer, 2 x 1.75 inch tweeter
- Output power: 100 W RMS
- Power input: 100-240 V ~ / 50-60 Hz
- Frequency response: 50 Hz – 20k Hz @-6dB
- Signal-to-noise ratio: > 80 dB
- Battery type: Li-ion polymer 27Wh (equivalent to 3.6V 7500mAh)
- Battery charge time: 3.5 hours
- Music play time: up to 10 hours (dependent on volume level and audio content)
- USB format: FAT16, FAT32
- USB file format: .mp3, .wma, .wav
- USB charge out: 5 V / 0.5 A (maximum)
- Cable type: AC Power Cable
- Cable length: 2000 mm/78.7″
- Bluetooth version: 5.1
- Bluetooth profile: A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6
Why is my JBL PartyBox speaker not turning on?
One of the issues that you might experience with JBL speakers is when it does not turn on. This can be an annoying experience especially if you are about to use it to listen to your favorite music.
Here’s what you need to do to fix this JBL Partybox Encore speaker not turning on issue.
Solution 1: Press the power button of your JBL speaker
The first troubleshooting step you should try if your JBL PartyBox Encore Essential speaker does not turn on is to press and hold for a second the power button.
Connect AC power cord to the wall outlet.
Press the Power button.
If all goes well then your JBL speaker should turn on. If it doesn’t then proceed to the next step.
Solution 2: Charge your JBL speaker
One of the reasons why JBL speakers will not turn on is because of a low battery life. Try charging the battery first for 3.5 hours or until the battery charging indicator shows that the battery life is already full.
Use the provided AC power cord only and connect it to the AC power port of your JBL speaker.
Connect the other end of the AC power cord to a wall outlet then wait for the charging process to complete.
After the battery life is full try checking if you can turn on the JBL PartyBox Encore.
Solution 3: Factory reset the JBL PartyBox Encore
One of the reasons why PartyBox speakers will not turn on or turn off immediately when turned on is because of some software glitch. To fix this, you just need to perform a factory reset.
Factory reset JBL Partybox Encore
Turn on the JBL PartyBox Encore.
Simultaneously press and hold the Light and Play Buttons for more than 10
When the Factory Reset ends, your device will Turn Off.
Turn On the JBL PartyBox Encore speaker by pressing the Power Key.
Solution 4: Bring your JBL PartyBox Encore speaker to a service center
There are instances when your portable speaker will not turn on because of a hardware issue. This can be due to a faulty batteries or even a faulty circuit board. If this is the case then you will need to have the speaker fixed at a service center.
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