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Bose SoundTouch 20 Motherboard Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show you how to remove the cover and the motherboard for the Bose SoundTouch 20.

What you need

  1. Bose SoundTouch 20 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 2 Bose SoundTouch 20 Motherboard Replacement, Motherboard: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the (6) six 1.5mm Phillips screws holding on the bottom cover of the speaker using a Phillips #0 screwdriver.

    • Lift the cover straight up and set the cover aside.

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  2. Bose SoundTouch 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Bose SoundTouch 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull the white ribbon from the connector on the top side of the power board.

    • Make sure to pull straight back so you don't bend or damage the ribbon.

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  4. Bose SoundTouch 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Bose SoundTouch 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the (4) four 1.5 cm screws connecting the power board to the speaker.

    • Remove the (2) two 1 cm screws connecting the power board to the speaker.

    • Gently lift the board up.

    • When lifting the board, be careful of the two ribbons located underneath the board. Don't lift the board straight up, instead tilt it towards the cables. As shown in picture 2.

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  5. Bose SoundTouch 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Bose SoundTouch 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the white cable by pressing on the side of the connector with a tab and pulling backwards.

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  6. Bose SoundTouch 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Bose SoundTouch 20 Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Gently pull the thinner white ribbon towards the center of the board.

    • Pull straight down to prevent bending or damaging the ribbon.

    • Squeeze the plastic sides of the plug and pull straight down to remove this ribbon.

    • Remove the motherboard.

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Conclusion

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

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7 Guide Comments

But how do I purchase a new motherboard?

Donald Weber - Reply Share

Thank you for excellent information and instruction. Can you please send some link to order a new motherboard?

leo.benjamin - Reply Share

Thank you for the tutorial. How do I purchase a new motherboard ?

benjamin lozano - Reply Share

Any known place to purchase a replacement board?

Marceli Palak - Reply Share

Any luck with a place to purchase a replcement board ?

Henry - Reply Share

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