Bluesound Node 2 red light error

[@alexpireau2613]

Red light 😂 I replaced the 2 capacitors using the same electric blue pump , the light remained red during 10 seconds and then became green and finally blue Many thanks Marc You were effectively right about aging problem but the existing capacitors are KSC brand from China with apparently bad reputation ?? Consequently I have installed Panasonic capacitors referenced EEU-FM1A102B Maybe they will last longer Regards

[@brianjahn4589]

What an EXCELLENT video. My Node 2 had the same problem. I was able to bring it back by replacing the two capacitors, using this video as a great guide.

[@MarcsHobbies]

Thank you for your feedback! I am glad it helped.

[@Jan-ds1jq]

thanks to share this video, i had the same problem whit my bluesound node, i follow the steps in your video and now it''s working again thank you so much it cost me ony 2 euro for the parts

[@MarcsHobbies]

Happy that I could help.

[@DreEliott]

Thank you very much my dad's node 2 stopped working a while ago and now thanks to you we fixed it together!!

[@MarcsHobbies]

Thank you for your message - I am really happy for you that this worked for you.

[@roelank]

I had the same problem. Your video helped me replacing the 2 capacitors and now it is working perfectly again. Thanks very much!

[@MarcsHobbies]

Lucky you ;-)

[@uweholtz3501]

Danke für die perfekte Anleitung Marc! Du hast damit sicher schon einigen hundert Bluesound Node Nutzern geholfen.

[@MarcsHobbies]

Vielen lieben Dank. Das freut mich sehr.

[@alexpireau2613]

Excellent vidéo Marc but the capacitors are supposed to hold 4000 h at 105 degrees which allows quite a lot of listening years How do you explain this recurrent failure taking into account that the temperature of the heat sink is far from being 105 degrees

[@MarcsHobbies]

Thanks Alex for your comment! Just to add my perspective - I generally try to avoid placing electrolytic capacitors near heat sources when designing PCBs. Even if they meet the specifications, the heat exposure tends to accelerate their aging and dry-out over time. Better safe than sorry with component placement.

[@adriankirk6031]

nice watch ;-) My Node2 is showing the same fault. Great clarity and pace to your video. It's given me the confidence to give it a go myself.

[@MarcsHobbies]

Thank you. Just go for it.

[@anonanon9361]

Holy F**k! It actually worked. Thanks! First time I have ever repaired a device using my terrible soldering skills

[@MarcsHobbies]

Cool, as I said - if I can do it, you can do it too!

[@sieghardbos]

Thanks for sharing Marc! My Node 2 is up and running again :-)

[@MarcsHobbies]

I am really glad that I could help.

[@RenaudBE]

Same problem, thank you so much for the helpful video. Replaced the 2 with 16v 1000 and works again.... For only 2€🎉🎉

[@MarcsHobbies]

Cool! I am happy that it worked. Cheers, Marc

[@harjunheimo8246]

Thanks for the help. My Node2 needs sama care and now it works fine :)

[@MarcsHobbies]

Thanks man.

[@antturautio2975]

Works again! Fantastic!

[@MarcsHobbies]

Great to hear!

[@AlexGeltmeyer]

Thanks a lot for sharing this on video, my Node 2 had the same problem, but now back up and runing

[@MarcsHobbies]

Glad it helped. Thank you for sharing.

[@sjors01]

would have liked to see the repair of the Revox.

[@MarcsHobbies]

Thank you for your input - this inspires me to change my priorities and finish the Revox. It is laying around for months now.

[@masterat0r]

Are there any solid capacitors from a premium brand that would change also the quality of sound? I'm about to get a Powernode 2 for a few pounds that has the red light problem and I want to know if it can be brought to life but also to get the improved experience. Thanks

[@MarcsHobbies]

I don't think so - these caps are not in the signal path. Since they are getting warm or hot I would choose some 105 degree ones. Make sure capacity and voltage are correct and have an eye on polarity.

[@masterat0r]

Then changing all the caps will do. Just kidding. If ai aint broken, dont fix it. Thanks Marc

[@douganderson3295]

Great video! What is that tool that you used to clip the soldered connections from the underside of the board?

[@MarcsHobbies]

Thank you for your comment. You are probably talking about a solder sucker ;-). I used one of these: www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005632540345.html

[@Kyrreste]

Thank you :-) My Node 2 is up and running again :-)

[@MarcsHobbies]

Thank you for your feedback. I am really happy that it worked for you as well.

[@Gnomemansgarage]

really nicely made video ,.mine has not gone south yet but if it does I know what to look for thanks

[@MarcsHobbies]

thank you for this. Highly appreciated.

[@pascalbarbier287]

For the glueish case just take alcohol and cotton to remove it

[@MarcsHobbies]

Thank you for your comment. I actually tried with alcohol but it seemed to week as a solvent. Wolfgang finally took acetone which did the trick.

[@alexpireau2613]

Anyone could comment on that

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