Bose Soundlink Flex Battery Replacement

はじめに

Having trouble turning your speaker on? Then you probably need to replace the battery. This guide will show you how to properly replace the battery of the Bose Soundlink Flex speaker. Otherwise, the speaker's battery may be dead; it takes around 4 hours to charge to 100%.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Grille

Bose Soundlink Flex Battery Replacement, Grille: 手順 1、 1の画像 1

Use a heat gun to warm up the device.
This will allow for an easier removal of the grille and prevent damage to the device during the replacement. If you do not have access to a heat gun, a hair dryer works as well.

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手順2

Use an iFixit opening tool to pop off the eight clips on the grille.
Be patient and do not rush this process as you may otherwise damage the device.

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手順3

Once the clips have been released, the only thing holding the grille on is glue.
Apply minimal force and the grille should pop right off the device.
Reheat the device to warm up the glue if there is difficulty in removing.

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手順4 Battery

Bose Soundlink Flex Battery Replacement, Battery: 手順 4、 3の画像 1

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Remove the four 2.3 mm screws holding the driver in place using a TR8 Torx screwdriver.
Lift the driver out, being cautious of the wires still connected to the device.

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手順5

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Remove the six 2.3 mm screws around the edge with a TR8 Torx screwdriver.
Pull the back panel off exposing the motherboard.

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手順6

Remove the three 1.7 mm screws from the motherboard using a TR6 Torx screwdriver.
Remove the single 1.4 mm screw from the motherboard using a TR5 Torx screwdriver.

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手順7

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Take the motherboard out and take note of the battery attached.
Remove the insulation and the solder from the wiring.
Be careful not to damage the motherboard. Doing so will create a slew of problems for the speaker.
Solder the wires of the new battery onto the motherboard.
Be cautious when adding the solder to not damage the motherboard or burn yourself.