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Bose Soundlink Mini II: Sound link mini 2 not turning on after using the wrong charger

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 01:29:18 -0700

Hi everyone, hoping someone here can help me out.

I made the mistake of using a LiPo battery charger on my Bose SoundLink Mini 2 and it hasn’t worked properly since. I think it has damaged the charge controller or possibly the main board.

I have already replaced the battery and boost PCB board (part number 088772) with a brand new one but nothing has changed. I tried doing a firmware update through btu.bose.com but the computer won’t detect the speaker through the micro USB port. I have also tried multiple button reset combinations including holding the power button for 30 seconds and the forced firmware sequence A, D, V, Up Arrow, Down Arrow but none of it has worked. I have left it on wall charge for a good while too.

At the moment the only thing it does is flash yellow when I hold the multifunction button while connected to power. The computer doesn’t detect it at all through micro USB even with a known data cable. The gold charging contacts seem fine and the PCB looks clean with no burn marks or anything obviously wrong with it.

What I really want to know is whether there is any kind of hardware level reset possible on the main board, and whether this could be a blown charging IC or fuse that someone could identify and replace. Also wondering if the main board itself is replaceable.

Any advice would be really appreciated, I’d love to save this speaker if at all possible. Thanks

Bose Soundlink Mini II: SMD Capacitor Missing Components Inquiry

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 18:13:23 -0700

Hi All,

Can you please help me the exact values of these capacitors and the 2 missing, It's hard to check since there are no Component Labelling in the Mainboard.

Thank you

Bose Soundlink Mini II: not pairing to another bluetooth device

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 04:57:03 -0700

why my mini soundlink is NOT pairing with other devices

Bose Soundlink Mini II: Why does power button keep flashing

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:25:19 -0700

why does power button keep flashing, with firmware up to date and unable to reset?

Bose Soundlink Mini II: Bose mini ii board need a replacement

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:38:46 -0700

A board yxbose815-v5.0 can I get a replacement charge port broke off

Bose Soundlink Mini II: I need to find a replacement board part number yxbose815-v5.0 2020061

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 07:21:34 -0700

Can I get a replacement part for a soundlink Mimi ii board yxbose815-v5.0 20200616

Bose Soundlink Mini II: Sound link mini replacement hardware

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 13:47:56 -0700

Do you sell the replacement hardware for the Bose sound mini 2?

⟐ Commented August 08, 2021 at 13:47 MST

Bose Soundlink Mini II: SoundLink Mini II Don't Turn On

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 12:14:33 -0700

Hi people. I have a problem with your product. Bose SoundLink Mini II won't turn on. When I plug the USB into the speaker, it flashes green once. I tried to give it a charge for the night, nothing works. I tried to do an update, but it doesn't see my speaker connected to different USB ports and different USB cables (including the original). I tried to do a Reset, but it doesn't react in any way. When I tried to turn on the Ship mode at ten seconds of holding the multifunction button, it started flashing green, and when I unplug the USB and left it on for a minute and then let it charge for one hour, it still won't turn on.

Bose Soundlink Mini II: How can I fix my NO AUDIO Bose soundlink mini speaker?

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 17:44:43 -0700

I dropped my Bose soundlink mini speaker into a very wet place. I think the water went into the speaker. And suddenly, it went no audio, no sound anymore. Can anyone tell me how to fix it?

⟐ Commented October 12, 2020 at 17:44 MST

Bose Soundlink Mini II: All lights on but it will not work or reset

Fri, 08 May 2020 14:30:30 -0700

I have a bose sound link mini . The following light are on battery. Mute, Bluetooth, and AUX are all illuminated. I have tried reseting the device but nothing changes. I b have tried numerous times to reset it. The lights flash indicating it b is resetting . Once I release the mute button all lights come back on. Can't get it to turn off or work

Bose Soundlink Mini II: Unable to sync to bluetooth

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 16:05:05 -0700

I have previously synced with this device. The speaker began desyncing randomly as well as giving choppy audio. After following several troubleshooting steps, such as resetting to ship mode and resetting all bluetooth connections, I attempted to completely uninstall all drivers related to the soundlink and redownload them, and now I am unable to find the soundlink in available devices.

Bose Soundlink Mini II: Yellow battery indicator keeps flashing yellow

Sat, 09 Feb 2019 05:03:27 -0700

My 2 year old and rarely used SoundLink II keeps flashing the yellow charging indicator. Battery level is at about 40%, and it’s working properly.

I can’t set it to ship mode, as it immediately thinks it’s charging after holding the function button and removing the power supply.

Also a factory reset did not help.

When connecting to a charger, it will draw 500mA (the charger could provice about 2A).

Bose Soundlink Mini II: Why does mt Bluetooth keep flashing

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 08:49:19 -0700

When I try to connect with my Android the bluetooth on the speaker won’t stay on it just keeps flashing on and off. what is the problem?

Bose Soundlink Mini II: Water damage now refuses to charge up! Everything else works! Help

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:32:39 -0700

I had my speaker in my bag. My water bottle leaked and cause the unit to get completely soaked. I have tried my best to dry it and now everything works except it won't charge up! Any ideas / know where I can get it repaired?

⟐ Commented October 24, 2016 at 14:32 MST

Bose Soundlink Mini II: Lights up when connected but doesn't go any further.

Wed, 13 Jan 2016 15:42:23 -0700

I have this problem too.. Was in house that got flooded, probably in water for approx 12 hours. Can it be repaired. Have tried drying it out over radiator. Lights up when connected but doesn't go any further. Any ideas??

⟐ Edited by author January 13, 2016 at 15:42 MST