Bose Soundlink Flex Charging Port Replacement

Written By: Kalvin Lee

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Bose Soundlink Flex Charging Port Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

30 minutes

Introduction

A very easy component to replace on the Bose Soundlink Flex is the charging port. If your speaker fails to charge, then your charging port might be broken. Otherwise, dust and sediment may have accumulated and needs to be cleaned out. The charging port is USB C, common in most Android devices.

Tools

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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

Step 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.