Bose Soundlink Flex Driver Replacement

Written By: Kalvin Lee
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Bose Soundlink Flex Driver Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

30 minutes

Introduction

A common issue with the Bose Soundlink Flex is its speaker. Over time, wear and tear degrade the quality of the sound the speaker produces. This guide will provide the necessary steps in replacing this component. If the speaker is in good condition, but the audio is not playing, be sure to check the Bluetooth connnection and reboot if necessary. If the Bluetooth is not working, be sure the speaker is turned on and in pair mode by going into the device settings on the device you wish to pair.

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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • 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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    • Desolder the joints that are connecting the speaker to the motherboard.

    • Solder the new speaker with the wire color in the same order.

    • Be cautious when removing and adding the solder to not damage the motherboard or burn yourself.

Conclusion

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

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