Bose Soundlink Color 415859 Battery Replacement

[@farmergeo5374]

Thank you for the teardown. Ordered the five-point bits and opened it easily, replaced the battery with a little soldering and it's working like new.

[@UFOGHOSTHUNTER]

My battery last like 1-2 days if used or not. So its battery time! Thanks for the upload ‼️‼️🔋

[@bardiferous]

The Torx bits, aside from having the security hole, are 5-star, NOT 6-star! I did find some 5-point bits on Amazon and purchased the 2" long versions, as the bit has to get down that tube/channel to reach the head of the screw. I'm getting ready to detach the battery and reattach a new one. Thanks for posting the video!

[@someguy331]

Ive had my sound link for 5 years now and recently the battery craped out... Probably because i use it everyday all day but I'll be changing out the battery thanks for the vid... Very helpful

[@andylynch78]

Thank you for posting this video, it's excellent and I've just used it to fix my own own , but wow Bose make it difficult! (I've done similar on iPhones over the years and every one was easier, spot welding the battery in is just... something). Thanks again!

[@justindoel1764]

I just found mine recently, the battery seems to be working well I charged it up but haven’t used it much, I got it in like 2015 and I can’t believe this thing still holds a charge lol

[@amd5471]

Thank you for this great video. I just replaced the battery in mine, but after I put it back together I noticed that the bass is distorted now, even at low volumes. For the life of me, I can't figure out why 😥

[@billj4137]

Just put a small screwdriver inside the security bit and pry the post off. Can then use a normal torx.

[@rexviray9572]

I'm glad I found out about replacing the battery fix; I almost used the Bose for target practice.

[@mgomez5606]

How did you get the caps off that cover the screws without scratching them up?

[@miworld0123]

Thanks for posting. Ignore the negative imbeciles. Your video shows what you need to know and what to expect to change the battery and you accomplished the goal. I don't see the the screw heads as a negative, you told people the correct one to use a five point security type, and showed what happened when you don't use them. The plugs can be removed with a micro flathead screwdriver. I was able to removed them and you can barely see a mark. I saw some guy drilled them out wow. Again the right tool make the job easy

[@oatslee4120]

I thought it was going to be easier than that wow for a little speaker great video 😭😭

[@nattyphysicist]

Great tip about the fcc website!

[@glauroo.junior83]

I drilled the pin so I could unscrew them with a tork driver. Ridiculous, as you have said...

[@onlyontuesdays99]

Because they're not torx

[@masterofnonetv8361]

You can break off that pin in the center of the screw by stick a pick in there an bending it, they've broken off everytime I've tried on other stuff.

[@blakethesnake1555]

Great video. Very helpful. Any tips on soldering in the battery? Did you use flux and silver solder?

[@elds3537]

I just used 60/40 solder and flux. It was a little difficult to solder direct to the battery. I think they sell batteries with solder tabs you may want to look into those for an easier solder job. Good luck!

[@twothreefour234]

I have one over 10 yrs and batt is slipping. I couldn't tell if the buttons came out or the rubber. Thanks for the video.

[@dougn2350]

Mine stopped charging just today, so I'm assuming the battery needs replacement

[@ProudTexasChic]

I have a question.. can a speaker like this suffer internal damage by plugging it into a bad car charging port ?? I have this same exact Speaker in the color Black.. it was working perfectly.. then the other day it was plugged into a lighter car charger and after that it won't power on the lights won't come its just Dead won't respond to anything.. it wasn't the only Bluetooth speaker that got damaged that same day there was another one different brand but same issues are happening

[@elds3537]

Not knowledgeable of the circuit protection on this device. Or of the micro USB charging standard designs… But seems possible to me you could fry something inside if the USB power source not right.

[@ProudTexasChic]

@elds3537 ok well thanks for the response 👍

[@bertlzansinger]

I am having problems finding a battery. You purchase 35A, I see currently a bunch of 3A or 10A, but no 35A. What exactly is the rating of the original battery? 18650, 3.7V and how many amps? Is it possible to use a higher capacity (mAh)? Thank you!

[@elds3537]

Higher current capacity (mAh) will be fine.

[@elds3537]

Seems like 18650 batteries are not as easy to find on eBay now as they were when I made this video. Check out other stores like www.batteriesplus.com/

[@bertlzansinger]

Cheers Mate!

[@brsrc759]

Cool thanks for doing this video. Now I gotta fix mine

[@birbirikos1]

Great vid! Battery illuminator was blinking amber oin mine for a few times and then green after it was charged overnight! Is that a sign that the battery needs to be replaced also ? Thanks

[@elds3537]

Evan S amber blink indicates charging, green solid indicates full charge on battery. Time is the best way to determine if you need a new battery. Does it stay on long enough for your use after a full charge? If answer is yes, no sweat just enjoy it! I swapped my battery because I noticed the battery would deplete much faster than when it was new. the battery swap gave it a new lease on life for my use case.

[@birbirikos1]

Matt Elds Elder Good point. However, I left the device under strong sunlight and it started acting funny for some time. Last night and after 6 months i charged it for over 10 hrs and it gave me combined blinks of amber and green which was the reason that made me think the battery needs to be replaced. Thanks for your prompt reply and useful video.

[@liamgomes6502]

Evan were you able to fix your speaker ?

[@birbirikos1]

@@liamgomes6502 I’m afraid not

[@sr7572]

Speaker battery gave up, won't turn on at all, time to get this done once I manage to source the battery.

[@cordesco]

Man those five ends torx bits could easely be found on amazon

[@fadiaboukhatro]

How I get the battery whats the link

[@TheCStarnes]

Great music selection

[@Slugeinstein]

5 point tips are called pentalobe

[@funktroop3r]

Thanks for this, I thought I would have to replace the board too.

[@Fyrefox84]

This is great! I am about to do the same thing. Can you a add link to the battery you bought?

[@elds3537]

preview.tinyurl.com/yc3mzjvn. Speaker is performing well still, I've been listening to it about 8 hours a day since I made this video.

[@lynette7369]

@@elds3537 no longer available :-(

[@lynette7369]

@@elds3537 would this one work? its 3000mAh. www.batteryjunction.com/sony-vtc6-18650-3000-flat.html?gclid=Cj0KCQjw7sz6BRDYARIsAPHzrNKYj6KemM7atCvZUFgVxATfZHKWR0VZett_rCVpVQgVCVOzSL-nthoaArV4EALw_wcB

[@elds3537]

@@lynette7369 This would be a better identical spec match from Battery Junction: www.batteryjunction.com/sony-vtc5a-18650-battery.html. The difference I see is the high drain current is higher on my choice by 5 A difference - in some applications this matters but I don't believe for this speaker it will make a difference here. Why: I can't imagine a speaker drawing 35 A current at 3.6 V = 126 Watts at any point. In theory, the one you linked would have more capacity (battery life). If you use the 3,000 mAh version and it works, please come back and let us know! Good luck.

[@chrismartin1231]

My issue is that it takes the charge, orange blinker, after some time shows me green indicating full charge, but for some reason doesn’t turn on. I did the firmware upgrade and even tried the shipping mode and reset. Nothing works, it won’t turn on. Why will it take a charge but won’t turn on. Any suggestions.

[@elds3537]

Replace battery maybe it indicates full charge but is a dead battery anyway… are you unplug from charger usb then try to turn on? I’ve had mine do weird things when I leave it plugged sometimes

[@chrismartin1231]

@@elds3537 Thanks brother for replying. Same problem if i plug it out.. no response. How did you break the pin in the middle of the screw. They make it so hard to take it apart. But it makes me more determined.

[@elds3537]

@@chrismartin1231 www.amazon.com/dp/B083G9C2BB/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_BG9EKNJ6T69HZ4QSV13T. Commenter Francisco says the one labeled TS15 worked perfect for him

[@chrismartin1231]

@@elds3537 that’s awesome. Thanks a ton. Will get back to you as soon as I get it working.

[@chrismartin1231]

@@elds3537 last information please. Hope the screws are not glued in or are very hard to unscrew?

[@benbrown9053]

Hey, great video. What was the problem with it before you decided to replace the battery? Thanks

[@elds3537]

Ben Brown the batteries in these are only good for 2-3 years with regular use. Replacing the battery allows it to live on until something else fails. My unit is still going strong. Listened for at least 6 hours today while I carried it with me doing work around the house. It’s a champ!

[@FredHerrman]

Bose isn’t doing things with the same quality they used to. My Bose wireless speaker was used all of about fifteen times with about three recharges, and then it just stopped working like a dead brick.

[@johnhoyle9687]

PLEASE ADD A LINK TO THE FCC website that you accessed

[@elds3537]

fccid.io/A94415859

[@yaketytak4427]

Anyone know if it will work with no battery installed? I was going to opt to just have usb plugged in 24/7 and use it as a desk top speaker so might not be good to have an 18650 plugged in the whole time.

[@skyforce1983]

Just open the speaker tap the battery leads and solder a micro usb to the battery it’ll be perfectly fine to leave the battery connected it’s the same as using the speaker while on the charger

[@ProMainMan]

I can’t even get those friggin caps off

[@josedarwinbuendiapalacios8739]

Buenas tardes soy de Perú y tengo ese parlante pero acá es imposible conseguir la bateria para cambiar me podrías comentar como conseguiste el repuesto y si conoces alguna forma de enviar a Perú por favor y gracias

[@elds3537]

Hola, compré una batería de repuesto a través de ebay.com. Tal vez puedas encontrar un vendedor que admita el Programa de envío global. Veo que Perú está en la lista: www.ebay.com/help/global-shipping-program/default/global-shipping-program?id=4646#countries

[@Tuffenough4u]

Here is a soldering video short I did showing off the cheapest liquid flux and solder I had laying around, just to show off how good the combo works > kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5yVip2qeth-eac

[@tinoblanes1]

the fckn screws stop me too

[@sarahsliverman5350]

Called PentaLobe iirc

[@Rose2gard]

$55 they charge to replace plus 1 year warranty

[@elds3537]

Good to know! Did you pay for the refurb? Shipping charges included? What is turn around time?

[@Tuffenough4u]

Pffft... For a $6 battery you feel this is a good deal?

[@KentRobertSwickJrAroudTheWorld]

@@elds3537 just for clarity, this is a traditional 18650 battery? Those are super common right?

[@elds3537]

@@KentRobertSwickJrAroudTheWorld yes standard 18650 size

[@brookefawcett4069]

Mine still NO workz ; but i Luvs yo vid thoo ah .. soo TNX tehe TAKE CARE pplzz & BE KIND eh .. ffs * ha! xxo PCE.

[@wusthof641]

Yep, garbage, ✌️out.

[@vinceverano1901]

Sir. My bose is still not working 😭

[@Tuffenough4u]

Well that helped... What did you do exactly? I can fix about anything, but I need details to get you fixed

[@chrismartin1231]

@@Tuffenough4u can you help me bro. It charges, has the amber light. I leave it on for a while than it turn green, signalling fully charge. But it won’t turn on no matter what. Oh yes it does give a beep when i connect it to power. Tried all the software methods, like firmware update(my computer identify it and even got it updated), resetting it and some shipping mode. But it doesn’t turn on.

[@Tuffenough4u]

@@chrismartin1231 okay let me dig up some stuff on the circuit and ill respond ASAP

[@chrismartin1231]

@@Tuffenough4u ok man. Looking forward

[@chrismartin1231]

@@Tuffenough4u kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmiUequPaNtpldk Also this person did this repair. He did not explain what this problem is or anything as such. I have a feeling it might be the issue.

[@ederdellrys9262]

But how to remove the screw caps?

[@elds3537]

Carefully. With initial plunge of a safety blade then working the covers loose with a flat head screwdriver. You will see I mangled the holes a bit during that process too 😂

[@ederdellrys9262]

@@elds3537 Thanks a lot! 😁 I'm gonna try this on mine; it's a nice speaker and is just sitting around, so i gotta fix it myself.

[@heyb6268]

I had to drill a hole thru mine and rip them out with needle nose pliers. They’re trashed now but I don’t mind lol

[@cordesco]

Drill, remove and Discard.

[@hectoralonzo7909]

I love my speaker but the battery is shit. I'm gonna just saw mine in half and hope I didn't hit the actual battery. If I cut any wires then I will easily splice them. Just like all the smoke detectors in the house. And in the end I can just as much wrap it with some nice pink and black "cheetah" style duct tape and call it a day. My daughter will love it. Her birthday is in a week. Oh don't worry about soldering the battery back to those flimsy ports, I just as easily wrapped mine in aluminum foil for way better contacts. Carry on my wayword son!

[@UltimateViper]

Please do not soldier to the ends of a lithium batteries I can seal the vents and turn them into literal pipe bomb

[@elds3537]

I appreciate your concern but lots of videos on how to solder to 18650 batteries out there. Of course, use common sense when soldering. Some tips: 1) sand the surface of each to reduce oxide layer so solder can adhere better and 2) don't solder to a fully charged battery. Cheers.

[@gdc6958]

@@elds3537 Agree

[@UltimateViper]

@@elds3537 there are a lot of videos out there for doing things that are illegal, dangerous, etc just because it exists doesn't mean it should be done. We already have overly heavy regulations on Lithium-ion cells because of all of the incorrect use, assembly, and disposal of lithium batteries. The correct method of assembly is using a pressure tack welder that pushes copper slugs into nickel strap metal. There are already 18650 batteries that have soldier tabs on them so that you can soldier it right to the preexisting control board.

[@W2811]

@@UltimateViper Do you think it would be okay to just use electrical tape instead?

[@UltimateViper]

@@W2811 no general electrical tape is not a permanent way to affix metal contacts to any other surface it should be used as a temporary insulator only as the adhesive is susceptible to breaking down due to heat and time. It's why Electrical tape gets gummy and leaves residue everywhere after being used for long periods of time. Even in insulation applications correct use of heat shrink and rubbercoatings would give a more finished and professional look.

[@bowercabin8540]

Another KZbinr shows a way to remove the screw covers: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnayooSljryAn9Esi=k8MPApI5GSBi4Nwa

[@jamesflood522]

;7uuuu

[@Tuffenough4u]

If you want the very best method for soldering those or honestly literally anything, get yourself some liquid solder flux. Once you use some of that you'll wonder WTF was you ever doing without it. I swear to you. Once you use it, you'll never look at paste or other methods ever again. Also Kester 63/37 led-tin solder is the shiznit also. Here are some links. Liquid Flux - amzn.to/3lKDWer Kester 63/37 - amzn.to/3AnO2FT DO IT! You'll be shocked how good this combo is