Bose Soundlink Mini (Does Not Charge) (How-To Reset) Can I Fix It?

NOTE: This video WILL NOT tell you how to fix the FLASHING RED LIGHT! If you want to see me try and fix one that does have a flashing red light, click on this video: • BOSE SoundLink Mini wi...
Please go easy on me, this is my first video attempt and I'm a complete noob.
Anyway, in this video I am attempting to fix a Bose Soundlink Mini, which I bought off eBay as faulty.
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[@shahriar1159]

I had same exact issue with my device, did what you said and it’s changing now ,June 30 . Thanks 🙏 for the video

[@StezStixFix]

Excellent! Glad you got it working 👍

[@fogaman43]

Was ready to throw mine in the bin, until a came across this video. Had no idea that all I needed to do was to reset the thing. Thanks

[@partyatbethsx]

My Bose has been 'broken' for about 3 years till i saw this video, thank you!!

[@StezStixFix]

Excellent! 😉

[@tonynature]

Same with mine...??? Couldn't find the original charger so used a 1.5 amp BT Hub charger and it's flashing red and charging as I type...how strange

[@suzannewonder7451]

Thank you so much for this video. Thought that it was the end of my mini sound system. Would not charge. Pressed the Reset button and now back in working condition.

[@Jodogaz]

Hey I have this same old speaker wouldn't charge anymore. Did the reset and it's working again! Thank you! I love this little speaker!

[@StezStixFix]

Awesome, thanks Keith! Glad you got it working again, they are great little speakers! 👍

[@artisalva]

very interesting and inspiering to see how your content has changed from this to the latest, very good job, you are awesome dude

[@gypsywop]

Wow! What an awesome video. I was getting ready to take it to someone to see if they could repair it! I used to very single charging cable I could find. Finally I found the right one. You are awesome. Many thanks!

[@adamkendall7999]

Great video! Just had a similar experience with a Bose Soundlink Mini my girlfriend had around but hadn't used in years. Similar to you, I plugged in a AC cable but didn't have any lights showing up like yours did. However, I was using the power supply from my Logitech Steering wheel, which was 24volts, to no luck! After you said you had picked up your lower voltage router PSU, I ran and grabbed a spare I had under my bed and hey presto! Instant lights and seems to be working! Moral of the story, make sure you have the correct voltage power supply, more powerful ones will not work at all (from my experience).

[@StezStixFix]

Excellent news! Glad you got it working. I'm loving mine, it's been working great and the sound quality is awesome!

[@wilsonsimonalflutedesouza3430]

Hello. I have a box of this same model and am without getting league for years there, because the red light blinks and does not carry. Can you help me? Thank you. Thanks from Brazil.

[@StezStixFix]

@@wilsonsimonalflutedesouza3430 You can try updating the firmware. Connecting it up to your pc via the USB connection and look for the firmware update from the Bose website. It should talk you through the steps. Hopefully that might work for you. Good luck!

[@MickfromHooe]

Great! I'm the world's worst at using 'instructions' so frequently find such issues difficult to remedy. I've learned that Bose Sound Link mini can require resetting since finding mine wouldn't charge (re-charge). Also, I now use the charger power in plug directly into the speaker - not the base and it seems to work fine now. Regards! MickFromHooe.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Mick From Hooe! I also find it charges better directly to the unit rather than the base. 👍

[@onesandzeros2u]

So, this is were it all started, cool. Stay awesome.

[@adamgrimsley2900]

And the saga begins....

[@krankerkarpfen]

I have seen so many Videos from you in the last days. A NICE channel so far. Show the world that that you never give up and improve new skills. I really like your way of doing your Stuff.

[@poffn4111]

Was watching your newer vids and after each one I thought: Just a little bit, a little bit more. It might be that, you know what I'm looking for.

[@jayeuro6978]

Thanks for sharing. It worked! I got the same problem and about to find someone to fix it. I try multiple adapters and finally it work with 12V 4A.

[@jeffroxilicious]

It works! Glad i found this video. Changed new battery and I have used different adaptor @ 1 amp. Bose charger doesn’t work even with new battery but the speaker works fine. Thanks

[@StezStixFix]

Excellent! Glad it works Jeffrox! 👍

[@saltykimchi541]

Holding down the mute button worked! Tysm, you saved me buying a new one today!

[@StezStixFix]

Excellent Salty! Glad you got it working! 👍

[@danydepp8487]

Thank you for the video. As you can see you don't need to replace the battery to repair the bose soundlink mini!!! Just plug in to the side directly a charger with 12V 1Amp and IT WILL start to charge!!!! If not take the battery out and reinsert it and try again!!! IT WORKS!!! Congrats! I just save you $30 replacement battery and time. Your welcome.

[@captainover-tighten6729]

Your knickers. Bahahaha. Just found you few days ago. Ex pat (Essex boy) nova Scotia strong. Really enjoying the vids and your evolution. Dry, very dry. Love it. Thanks for doing what you do.

[@batcollins3714]

What's an expat?????

[@mrsmw2020]

These are great speakers. Well done for repairing it.

[@Thegreat772]

Brilliant Steve. I've got into this sort of thing because u and recently brought one of these to repair with the same problem 👍

[@luckydog7226]

You saved my favorite OG Mini- thanks man!!!

[@StezStixFix]

Awesome, glad you got it working! 👍

[@johue2458]

You never know how it will be fixed until you‘ve fixed it

[@StatchanaReborn]

Tyyyy!!!! I have sound link mini 2! Mine stopped charging yesterday! Tried resetting and it seemed to start recharge again!!!

[@StezStixFix]

Awesome news! 👍

[@notimportant6506]

Lets gooo, imma watch all ur old shit. cant wait to see how the story unfolds! GET IN

[@frodo6058]

I’ve basically binged all your videos to date, and I enjoy the hell out of them, my wife as well. Would love to see you do more television sets, lcd, plasma. Keep up with the great content as well

[@heclanet]

I bought a similar one and apparently the problem is usually the USB port, however with the 12V 2amp transformer works well!

[@johnnyjamesmartinez7540]

Buenas noches amigo tengo justamente una bose Sound link mini mismo error led rojo costaste mente tienes algún local establecido

[@mick0905]

Great video. I've got a Soundlink 2, good bit of kit.

[@StezStixFix]

Yeah, sound quality on it is very impressive for it's size.

[@waynebutcher9589]

Thought I’d start from the beginning 👍🏻

[@gypsywop]

Oh and I have now labeled the correct charger. Again many thanks.

[@AdrianTromp]

Thanks, saved me throwing it away!

[@diegoibanez7120]

The orange light means it is charging. Once it is done charging the light turns green.

[@gamingwithbryce3239]

Diego Ibanez mines wired and it orange light

[@RM-rj5ok]

THANKS! My issue is fixed!

[@StezStixFix]

Excellent! Glad you got it fixed! 👍

[@andrewdaniels2131]

Thanks heaps Steve. My unit is also charging after a 10-second reset. One is led to ask the obvious question: why does the unit need to be reset? Is this a function Bose designed-in to protect the charger &/or battery from damage in an overheating scenario, when charging via mains power??

[@Cik2001]

I am having one that I fixed after many attempts. It couldn't power on the amplifier, so no sound. Believe that other similar symptoms are related to it. The ribbon connector on I/O board was oxydated. This is the small board you attached the power supply, sound input etc. Just carefully remove the back mesh and the green board is well exposed. The white ribbon connector is taped with gray sponge. R

[@StezStixFix]

Excellent info, thanks Cickos!

[@StarrySarah25]

I had the same problem with my speaker! When I turn it on though the battery symbol disappears but it still works. Is this okay? Thank you so much for your video, great help with step by step!

[@StezStixFix]

Glad it helped you out, Sarah! Yeah, I think that'll be fine, assuming it charges up ok and works, that's all you need 👍

[@satindersingh6541]

Same problem here please let me know if you find any fix thanks

[@angie1WC]

I had to replace the battery on mine because it would not hold a charge anymore. The new battery would not work since. I just reset it and it is charging and I was able to sync it to my phone. Thank you

[@kennethbarker852]

1st class video to watch thank you take care kind regards from me kenneth

[@Unknown-j7n2g]

You're way way better than Vince

[@MrDenisclermont]

Thanks it works.

[@Sunny-uk5fn]

Great video. I like the song from you, could you may please tell me the name? Thanks a lot.

[@spacekitty2811]

Song is by Peter Tosh,

[@pedrodeleon8747]

Thanks so so very much!!! It worked out great!!!!

[@StezStixFix]

Excellent! Glad you got yours working! 👍

[@jimmyramkisoen191278]

Same here, bought a faulty soundlink mini one that would not charge. But all is working when i connected a 12V adapter.

[@StezStixFix]

Does make you wonder why people don't try another power supply when things don't seem to power on! Glad you got an easy fix too! 👍

[@IAmKAZMO]

I'm trying with a 12v. What do I do? just plug it in....and....?

[@TheYjmfan]

Normally you find the item is already up to date, and the only way around this is to cut the wires linking the battery to to the electronic board inside and re solder them in on the replacement battery if you can find a decent one , if not it’ll end up like any other battery powered item .In the bin!

[@johnw.7584]

Battery replacement very easy to do

[@samerotica123]

Thanks for the video. I have a soundlink mini 2 with red light flashing which has old usb input on side. Tried updating but still the same. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance

[@StezStixFix]

Thabk you. It could be a faulty battery (that is common on the mini 1, but not sure about the 2). Might be worth swapping it out to test. Good luck 👍

[@samerotica123]

@@StezStixFix thanks for the quick reply. The problem is mini 2 battery is soldered and I am sure I am not qualified for it. Bose is asking for $60 to fix it (conversion from my country currency) which is insane.

[@danydepp8487]

red light blinking means bad battery. there is not much you can do. Chinese generic batteries will not work because the internal battery chip. Only bose original battery will work so im affraid you have to go to bose and paid the 60 for fix.

[@karlirvinpertez3984]

When the battery is color orange you need to charge it ? Or orange color is about 50% battery capacity?

[@cleoaor5001]

Thank you :) this helped me a lot :)

[@rmw7536]

If you have the Mini 1 the USB is only for software not charging, you need 12 volt at cradle or side jack

[@davidvanderwolf4148]

So 12v 1a is enough? I have a 12 2.5a atm, is that too much?

[@StezStixFix]

Hi David. It should be absolutely fine, the Soundlink will only draw the amount of amperage that it needs to operate 👍

[@RicardoAfonso]

Thanks!

[@camillusrenz6298]

Blinking orange means charging...

[@paulmchugh6856]

Hi I’ve got the Bose soundlink 2 when I go onto Bose updater it doesn’t go to advanced or anything. Just states version 1.1.4 then under that it says. Prevent premature entry into battery shipping mode. But won’t let me do anything Can you please help

[@tinyruby1969]

my BOSE SOUNDLINK MINI doesnt charge ..I didnt use for past few weeks ..only RED BLINKING when i attached the charging plug///what will I do.its 7-8 years already this blutooth speaker

[@StezStixFix]

Hi Ruby! You can try this, it worked for me: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvQhaeAra-Wgq8

[@Hawk95969]

thank you, You could have made this video 5 min. if you just went to the reset section.

[@StezStixFix]

Thanks Robin. It was my first ever video, so it was all a bit new to me. I'm getting better, I promise.

[@realsoundkaraoke]

I bought battery in amazon and it didnot solve my problem :( should i give up?

[@StezStixFix]

Sorry to hear that Hero. If you've tried resetting and a new battery, then I think it will likely be the firmware that is at fault. Unfortunately, unless you have a version 2, then you can't reflash the firmware and it will have to go in for repair or back to Bose 😫

[@brentonsmith-pw2rp]

Just like common people like you and me we’ll be builders for eternity each is given a bag of tools a shapeless mask and a bag of tools

[@MichaelM28]

and an 11 inch dildo

[@singhananta8142]

How they seal like that? If i know i will not buy one.

[@rovebishop4680]

You use the bluetooth in bose then to your cp

[@juaniiito]

I Start from de beggining. Fordwards.. not backwards :D

[@sampinkham7203]

Mine flashes yellow on charge but when I press the on button nothing happens

[@abangival]

what if the red light didnt blink

[@kdk460]

I am in new Delhi. My mini Bose it's charing but after connecting for a second it's stops leaving bt, speaker and u lights remain on. Share mob no of ur authorise repair shop

[@misakivergara8170]

Hola el mío si carga pero ya intenté con lo del silencio pero no me funcionó, el mío lo que tiene es que enciende todos los botones encienden pero no me agarra :( podrías ayudarme ?

[@StezStixFix]

Hola, perdón por el pobre español. ¿Ha intentado quitar la batería y volver a colocarla? Podría valer la pena intentarlo.

[@bnate5]

Why didn't you read the paperwork that came with it?

[@ltx_luke]

bruh how do you get it to charge with the usb

[@Oshomare03]

Mine still did not work

[@Lord_Nemesis8]

How humble to do so much…love your personality

[@justmeinnh2]

I don't have a mute button on mine...

[@camillusrenz6298]

Im using the original adaptor of soundlink mini , 12 volts with 0.83 amps but still red blinking not charging. Done reset but still not working.😔

[@StezStixFix]

I bought another one that had the flashing red light (kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZvQhaeAra-Wgq8) and I fixed it by replacing the battery. Is your SoundLink Mini a version 1 or 2?

[@camillusrenz6298]

@@StezStixFix mine is sounlink mini version 1 , what is available in my place is only replacement battery not original battery from bose. Im a bit doubtful to buy coz its a bit expensive and not sure if it will solve the red blinking problem.

[@StezStixFix]

@@camillusrenz6298 Yes, it won't always solve the problem. Maybe you could buy one to try, and return the battery if it doesn't solve it? Failing that, it might be a costly repair!

[@johnw.7584]

Put new battery in

[@vincentr8775]

Junk. No charging in one month. I had to go back to my jbl that wasn't charged for 6month.

[@StezStixFix]

JBL are always reliable. Bose, not so much.

[@agentorange3743]

mine is stuck on red when i charged it. helpppp

[@agentorange3743]

it's not even blinking

[@StezStixFix]

I think that will be a faulty battery. Maybe try swapping it for a different one?

[@rkgamerzone9520]

can you tell me? what is the name of IC? please tell me argent. bose soundlike mini

[@StezStixFix]

What do you mean by IC?

[@OOOHBILLY]

I’m just going to say this once. I’m going on a journey. Feel free to join.

[@UKHope384]

Research = Read the instructions

[@zene279]

You had nothing to fix, i was expecting to fix something....

[@StezStixFix]

Yep, me too!

[@luckyvictor2089]

Mine keeps blinking red, I have done all sort, yet still not working.

[@StezStixFix]

I have fixed one that flashes red (in another video) by replacing the battery. Maybe you could try that? Failing that, it does seem to be a firmware problem!

[@aprilapril2]

I tried everything. Red red red. Then I gave up. Closed the lap top and then the light started flashing orange.

[@DavidJones-zb6qv]

This guy knows less than Me

[@Abubububu]

Obviously there is a software update to fix this issue…

[@mattdlmn]

Just some constructive criticism, your intro is terribly slow and you are so slow in getting to the fix. Get to the point on a fix it video, people aren’t here for stories and entertainment

[@mattdlmn]

@Sinful Gaming everything that is done on KZbin is definitely not for entertainment and disclaimers are for legal purposes. I don’t know why you’re getting offended on behalf of the video creator. If they don’t want the feedback they can delete my comment. I’m not saying I don’t appreciate the time and work they put in but who knows, maybe one day they want to make videos for a profit and a little constructive criticism might help. Have a nice day

[@shreejhyadi9656]

it work after update and aafter few minutes of playing aging it goes to battry shipping mode ,? whats the reason? some one plz help me 🥲

[@basheershifana9362]

Haloo sar my.naym basheer karala

[@twutube]

Thanks. Reset using .o. seems to have worked.

[@69pointdexter]

Thank you so much it worked ! 💪