Einleitung

If you notice any major damage to your charging port that prevents you from charging your device, you may need to replace your charging port.

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    • Use a spudger to pry the rubber pads off of the bottom panel of the SoundLink.

    • The rubber pads should have enough adhesive to stick when you reassemble them at the end. If not, however, you may need your own adhesive.

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    • Remove the two 12.5 mm screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • These screws may be difficult to remove. If necessary, use a lever for extra torque.

    • Remove the bottom panel.

    easy peasy. great instructions!

    couple things: 1. you dont need to remove the rubber pads completely; just enough to get the screws in & out. 2. if you get a small screw driver with the battery, its crap. use your own.

    thank you ifixit for another great tutorial.

    scott

    Scott Oakley -

    My SL III battery lasted nearly 8 years with almost daily use—but recently stopped holding a charge for more than 15-20 minutes. Replacement was super easy so thanks for posting. Bose quality is exceptional as always!

    hoya -

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    • Flip the rear panel back to allow access to the SoundLink's battery.

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    • Remove the two 12.5 mm Phillips #2 screws from the sides of the battery.

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    • Gently peel back the adhesive padding on either side of the inner back panel.

    • The adhesive for these pads is powerful, but you may require new adhesive if the original begins to fail.

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    • Remove the four 12.5 mm Phillips #2 screws mounting the outer case.

    • Slide off the outer case.

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    • Remove four screws from each of the four speakers (16 screws total) using a Torx #10 screwdriver.

    • All screws (excluding the two middle screws on the right side) are 12.5 mm in length. The aforementioned middle screws are 21 mm.

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    • Remove the two 12.5 mm screws which mount the top panel using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

    • Now you should be able to lift the top panel off.

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    • Use a metal spudger to pry the device apart. You must use a metal spudger because of the great force necessary to pry it apart.

    • The circuitry for the buttons on the top panel may be found underneath, so use caution not to damage it.

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    • Remove the 12.5 mm screw mounting the motherboard using a Philips #2 screwdriver.

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    • Gently disconnect the three cables connected to the motherboard.

    • Remove the motherboard from the device.

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    • Remove the two 12.5 mm screws on either side of the charging port using a Torx T10 screwdriver.

    where can I get/buy the charging port for a Bose SoundLink III ?

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    • Gently unplug the cable connecting the charging port.

    • Now the charging port should be fully detached and ready for replacement.

    Great video. I need to change the aux port. Where can I buy one?

    rmorin04 -

    I need to replace my aux port as well… were you able to replace yours? is the charging port and aux on the same piece?

    Alejandro -

    had any luck with the aux port, I also need a new one

    paul -

    were you able to repair yours?

    Alejandro -

    Any luck with the aux port?

    Miguel Angel Jimenez Palacios -

    where can you buy there replacement charging port at? I have checked many website and no luck!

    lbgohorns -

    Cannot find board with replacement parts

    Glenn Rooks -

Abschluss

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Dakoda Sanders

Mitglied seit: 04/02/16

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Hello, This is an excellent resource. One thing, you did not say, or I did not see, where to purchase the actual usb port. Where can I locate one and this would be for a Bose Soundlink II.

Thank you,

Jim

jp7868@gmail.com

James Patrick -

HI, thanks a lot for the instructions, any idea where i acn purchase the charging port full part

thanks

Carlos

Carlos Gallardo -

I would like to know where i can buy the replacement part

Jeroen Knip -

Also would love to know where to purchase the required replacement MicroUSB Port. I'm searching and if I find anything compatible I will contact anyone else who posts to this thread.

Bridgetown Electronics Repair -

Where can you get the part?

Shari -

Hi.

Excellent step-by-step. Just the same question as the rest please

Aaron Popple -

Agree with the rest of the comments about the instructions. I am writing from Mallorca, Spain, and I was just talking to the Bose service provider here and they were telling me the Soundlink III battery problem is common. The price for a new battery installed is around 140€ which for a product that costs between 250€- 290€ is nothing but normal. Lithium batteries and their useful life, nobody tells you about it when you buy their product.

ATM -

ATM the issue is the charging port. Now part of these instructions will get you to battery you can buy a battery on Ebay or amazon $40.+usd make sure the battery is oem 2330mAh -same if you order from Alibaba.com/aliexpress .i buy/sell/repair mini I/ii/& the iii

bookbundler -

I am also looking for a part. The instructions are irrelevant if a part is not available.

James Nowicki -

Parts for the sound link iii check Ebay/mouser/also once it’s out check some stereo shops -again Alibaba.com/Ali express

bookbundler -

any link for this charging port replacement?

Ezar

ezralocs@gmail.com

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