IFIXIT 62837 Bose SoundLink Color Battery Replacement Instruction Manual
- October 28, 2023
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IFIXIT 62837 Bose SoundLink Color Battery Replacement
Bose SoundLink Color Battery Replacement
This guide will demonstrate how to replace the battery in a Bose SoundLink
Color.
Written By: Michael Thorn
INTRODUCTION
The SoundLink Color’s battery is known to lose charge after a few months of usage. This guide will show, step by step, how to take apart the device and replace the battery.
TOOLS:
- Metal Spudger (1)
- Tamper Resistant TORX Plus TR Bit (1) TORX PLUS IPR 10.99
- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07TN64T87/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=A1H4ZQCA8SVP2I&th=1
- Phillips #0 Screwdriver (1)
- Pro Tech Toolkit (1)
- Soldering Workstation (1)
PARTS:
- Bose SoundLink Color Battery (1)
Outer Casing
- Four round, plastic plugs are located on the
- Using a metal spudger, carefully pry up the plastic covers.
The covers are all glued on, so be careful not to scar the casing when prying them off. If possible, use a spudger or plastic opening tool to remove them.
Step 2
- Remove the four 1.8 cm-long T15 Torx Security screws from the outer case.
Step 3
- Carefully open up the casing.
- The top button pad may need to be re-glued upon installing the new casing.
Step 4 — Battery
- Carefully remove the battery using a pair of tweezers.
- Lift the inner assembly from the outer casing.
Step 5
- Partially cut the battery cover on the side paying attention to do not damage the circuit or the battery. Cut the cover just enough to remove it, try to not damage it too much as it is going to be reused.
Step 6
- Desolder the battery leads from the PCB and remove the battery.
Step 7
- I opted for a Panasonic NCR18650B, choose the version with solder tabs, otherwise it will be a pain to solder wires on the battery and you’ll probably go out from the factory dimensions. From the benchmarks it looks like a very good battery, time will tell.
- Fit the new battery, cut the leads to the needed length, pay attention to polarity. You may need to enlarge leads holes in the plastic case with a cutter to let standard battery leads thru.
Step 8
- Put back the sponge cover, it is necessary to avoid vibrations and to keep the thing firmly in place.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
This document was generated on 2021-08-18 02:53:48 AM (MST).
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References
- Test of Panasonic NCR18650B 3400mAh (Green)
- iFixit: The Free Repair Manual
- store.ifixit.fr/products/metal-spudger
- store.ifixit.fr/products/phillips-0-screwdriver
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- Protorq TORX PLUS IPR, Torx Plus 5-Point Tamper-Proof Security Bits (IPR 7-IPR 40), 25mm, 10 -Pieces, High Grade S2 Steel - - Amazon.com
- Amazon.com: OTC 5905 11 Piece Tamper-Resistant TORX Plus Socket Set
- Amazon.com : Bose SoundLink Color Battery
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