Sonos Roam Outer Circuit Board Replacement

Written By: Lauren Young

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Sonos Roam Outer Circuit Board Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

25 minutes

Introduction

If your Sonos Roam is unresponsive, having problems turning on, or not staying on, then use this guide to replace the outer circuit board.

This circuit board is responsible for sending signals to the entire device. This means it is in charge of connectivity, charging, and audio for the Sonos Roam.

Before using this guide, try rebooting your Sonos Roam.

One of the steps requires the use of a soldering iron. Please read this guide if unsure how to properly operate this tool.

Tools

Step 1

Power off your Sonos Roam before beginning disassembly.
Use the metal spudger to pry the end cap with the buttons.
Pry from all sides to loosen the adhesive.
Use the iOpener, a blowdryer, or a similar heating device to loosen the adhesive if having difficulty.

What about IP67 rating? Am I going to lose the water resistance rating if I do not reapply some glue or additional adhesive when reassembling things back?

Askar -

Step 2

Flip the device to the other end cap.
Use the metal spudger to loosen the adhesive.
Use the iOpener, a blowdryer, or a similar heating device to loosen the adhesive if having difficulty.

Step 3

Flip the device so that the Sonos logo is on the top.
Use the Torx T6 screwdriver to remove the two 6 mm screws.

my sonos roam sl used t7 screws here

Arndt Kurek -

Step 4

Flip the device.
Use the Torx T6 screwdriver to remove the two 6 mm screws.

Step 5

Flip the device so the Sonos logo is on the top.
Use the iFixit opening picks to wedge between the split of the grille and the back of the speaker to pry the grille apart.
Use the iOpener, a blowdryer, or a similar heating device to loosen the adhesive if having difficulty.

Step 6

Use the TR10 Torx screwdriver to remove the six 7 mm screws.

Step 7

Begin to carefully separate the speaker module from the device.
Firmly squeeze the middle of the plug using the tweezers to pull it out of the socket.
Separate the speaker module from the device.

Step 8

Use the TR10 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 7 mm screws.

Step 9

Use the tweezers to flip the latch holding the large ribbon in place.
Grab the large ribbon with the tweezers and pull upwards to remove it.
Use the tweezers to flip the latch holding the small ribbon in place.
Grab the small ribbon with the tweezers and pull upwards to remove it.

A diagram of how the latch works would be helpful as well as the photo

Neil Makaroff -

Step 10

Grab the metal piece sticking out of the outer circuit board.
Pull upwards to remove the outer circuit board.

Step 11

Soldering Iron is very hot and can cause injury if not used properly.
Use a soldering iron to desolder the outer circuit board from the speaker casing.