Bose SoundLink III Bass Speaker Replacement

Written By: Dakoda Sanders

Comments: 7

Bose SoundLink III Bass Speaker Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

Introduction

If you are experiencing any audio issues with the lower frequency sounds (the bass) such as distortion, muffling, quietness, or total absence of sound, you may need to replace your bass speaker.

Tools

Step 1

Use a spudger to pry the rubber pads off of the bottom panel of the SoundLink.
The rubber pads should have enough adhesive to stick when you reassemble them at the end. If not, however, you may need your own adhesive.

Step 2

Remove the two 12.5 mm screws using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
These screws may be difficult to remove. If necessary, use a lever for extra torque.
Remove the bottom panel.

easy peasy. great instructions!

couple things: 1. you dont need to remove the rubber pads completely; just enough to get the screws in & out. 2. if you get a small screw driver with the battery, its crap. use your own.

thank you ifixit for another great tutorial.

scott

Scott Oakley - 14/01/21

My SL III battery lasted nearly 8 years with almost daily use—but recently stopped holding a charge for more than 15-20 minutes. Replacement was super easy so thanks for posting. Bose quality is exceptional as always!

hoya - 20/03/21

Step 3

Flip the rear panel back to allow access to the SoundLink's battery.

Step 4

Remove the two 12.5 mm Phillips #2 screws from the sides of the battery.

Super Erklärt!!

Ralf s -

You do not have to remove the rubber completely. Just lift up the ends towards the middle to reveal the screws.

bart -

Step 5

Gently peel back the adhesive padding on either side of the inner back panel.
The adhesive for these pads is powerful, but you may require new adhesive if the original begins to fail.

Step 6

Remove the four 12.5 mm Phillips #2 screws mounting the outer case.
Slide off the outer case.

Step 7

Remove four screws from each of the four speakers (16 screws total) using a Torx #10 screwdriver.
All screws (excluding the two middle screws on the right side) are 12.5 mm in length. The aforementioned middle screws are 21 mm.

Step 8

Remove the two 12.5 mm screws which mount the top panel using a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
Now you should be able to lift the top panel off.

Step 9

Use a metal spudger to pry the device apart. You must use a metal spudger because of the great force necessary to pry it apart.
The circuitry for the buttons on the top panel may be found underneath, so use caution not to damage it.