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Speaker Bose SoundDock Motherboard Replacement

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Speaker Bose SoundDock Motherboard Replacement

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Do you enjoy great sounds, but can't connect your iPod to your dock? Replace your motherboard with this easy-to-use guide. Clear some space though, you'll have a few small parts you don't want to lose.

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    1. Speaker Bose SoundDock Motherboard Replacement, Bose SoundDock Motherboard: step 1, image 1 of 2 Speaker Bose SoundDock Motherboard Replacement, Bose SoundDock Motherboard: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Remove the battery by pressing your finger down on the center button and twisting it counter-clockwise.

      • Remove battery and set it aside.

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    2. Speaker Bose SoundDock Motherboard Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use a plastic scraper to remove the rubber gasket from the bottom of speaker system and set it aside.

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    3. Speaker Bose SoundDock Motherboard Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Use a standard sized Phillips Screwdriver to remove the four screws on the bottom of the speaker system.

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    4. Speaker Bose SoundDock Motherboard Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Using a smaller flat head screw driver, unscrew the semi-circle plate from bottom to expose the motherboard.

      • Once the components are unscrewed, the plastic dock frame may fall out.

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    5. Speaker Bose SoundDock Motherboard Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Gently pull both ribbon cables out of the motherboard.

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    6. Speaker Bose SoundDock Motherboard Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Replace it with new motherboard by plugging in the thinner wire into the small slot, and the larger wire into the wider slot.

      • Reverse steps 1 through 4 to reassemble dock.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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