Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Speaker Replacement

Written By: Cassie Harriman
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Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Speaker Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

12

Time Required

20 minutes

Introduction

Speakers do not last forever. This guide will demonstrate how to remove and replace the speakers on the device.

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    • Remove the four 19mm Phillips #2 screws from the base of the device.

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    • Turn the device over, holding the base on with your thumbs.

    • Hold the device tightly to prevent the base from falling off.

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    • Gently lift the top off of the device.

    • Lift in the direction shown to avoid damaging the wires connecting the top and base of the device.

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    • Pinch and unplug the white connector from the device.

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    • Gently pinch and pull on the white ribbon cable to disconnect it from the base.

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    • The base should now be completely detached from the device.

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    • Wedge the spudger between the top and front panel on the right side of the device.

    • Push down on the spudger, lifting the front panel away from the top panel until it pops out of the right side.

    • Repeat for the left side of the device.

    • Too much pressure may break the panel, but it should flex slightly before it pops out.

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    • Once the panel is released on the left side, wedge the spudger between the top panel and front grill of the device as shown.

    • Apply pressure and move the spudger upward until the front grill pops out.

    • Repeat for the right side of the device.

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    • Lift the front grill away from the device.

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    • Remove a total of eight 15mm Phillips #2 screws surrounding each speaker.

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    • Gently pull each speaker out of the device.

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    • Pull the wire connected to the speakers out of the device.

    • You already disconnected this wire from the inside of the device earlier.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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