BOSE SoundLink Mini with FLASHING RED LIGHT (NOT charging) | How To Replace Battery | Can I FIX It?
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- čas přidán 16. 09. 2020
- BOSE SOUNDLINK MINI 2 Firmware updater: btu.bose.com/#section=eula
By (un)popular demand, I have bought myself a Bose Soundlink Mini Bluetooth Speaker with a FLASHING RED LIGHT that does not charge off of eBay.
After the "success" of my first video, and all the comments from people saying that I didn't fix their problem with the flashing red light, and I wasted their time, etc etc... I thought this would cheer everyone up.
Note that this is a VERSION 1. If you have a VERSION 2, click on the firmware updater link at the top of this description.
Hope it helps someone out.
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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 tapped with some gray sponge,
Good info 👍 thanks Cickos!
I've changed the batery but the sound doesn't come out
@@ekaputra2236 please read my message and above. This might be the fix.
I’m having a problem with the red blinking light, and even buying a new battery didn’t solve it. I’m having trouble understanding what you mean by removing the back mesh.
@@donnaeckes5801 remove the battery. Carefully remove the back side of speaker which is the metal mesh like in the front.
Then you will have the access to the ribon cable connector located on side power board. The connector is hidden behind the black sponge. Scratch it out and slide out the ribon cable from the connector. The cable contacts get oxydated and need to be cleaned with very fine sand paper.
Put the cable back into connector and this should fix the problem at least in my case.
I ended up doing a reset and that still brought me to the blinking red blinking power LED. I ordered a replacement battery and in the meantime, I just let the red blinking go until the unit stopped blinking red (it took a day or 2 - while waiting for the replacement battery). Ironically, just for kicks, I tried to plug the source into the Bose speaker's headphone jack after it stopped blinking red and powered it back on and it was working again just like normal. I do still have the replacement speaker battery just in case, but I figured I'd post this information anyway. Hopefully this helps someone... 😉
What a star you are! Mine packed in yesterday (mini soundlink 2) having worked perfect for around 3 years. Followed your advice, connected to my Mac, updated firmware/software and now working perfectly again. Many thanks
Hi Ellie! Glad you got it working! 👍
@@StezStixFix Same here - I'd written it off as a failed battery, but apparently not - your software fix solution worked beautifully
Thank you very much for taking the time to explain what is happening with my mini Bose 1. Followed your instructions to the T and voilia I have my Bose back and working just fine. It is people like you that take the time to help people like me. Very much appreciated👍
Thanks Dave, very happy to hear you've fixed it! You're very welcome 👍
Thanks sir for the info
Replacing the battery worked for my Soundlink Mini I...thank you!!
I've had this unit for 7 years, was okay with having to replace it but this was cheaper 👍🏾
Excellent! Glad you got it working with a new battery! 👍
where do you get a new battery for this model?
@@paulallen3753 fr the new battery costs as much as bose color
@@sanjamchhabra2718 yeah I'm probably just going to look for something new, just too bad I couldn't fix this for relatively cheap. how is the Bose color? I think I've seen one of those
Superb Video, thank you. Love the "up north" accent and honesty that permeates throughout your video. Great job and keep up the good work mate! (Gavin)
Yay! The mute button reset worked when I kept the unit plugged in. (I had previous tried it unplugged, then I found this video.) Thank you!
This worked for me. I also saw your first video, even though it did not work for me, I was not upset at it. At least I learned there is hard reset for these things. Mine was sitting on the dock unused for about a year. Then a few weeks back, I saw the red light blinking. I dont know if having it charging and never using it could have killed the battery. Either way, I am disappointed that if the battery is dead, the device is essentially unusable, even if directly plugged in. Seems like a wasteful design oversight. Thanks for the video!
Holy moly you saved my mini....
My case was power sound comes on when I plug it, but with no light...so... I watched your video and I reset my mini(push mute button for 10 sec)then the led came on..
Holy moly... thanks with the video =) -from korea
Awesome, glad it's working! 👍
I just wanted to say a BIG thank you to you and your video!! I have spend a lot of time looking to find a new cable to upgrade and all that. Then I found your video and that made a mayor change. Now I have a new battery and it works just fine. Many thanks for that!! Would it be good to have an extra battery for later in time?
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge & taking your time to help others!
This is a really funny video. You dont tell the people that you used an original replacement and exactly the same model for fixing it.Explanation:
Problem: red blinking light means the device is not detecting the battery.
Fix: connect the charger. if no lights are shown, change the charger 12v 1amp. Use any generic one from like a router or so. If red light blinking again with the generic charger, take out the original battery (4screws), wait 2 minutes and put the battery back in. try to charge it. If red light blinking again, your battery is dead. Nothing to do. its just e-waste battery. Put the battery in to the trash.
At this point, for fixing it: bose mini1 has 2 different battery types, serial 061xxx and serial 063xxx. both are not interchangeable.
If you have 061 you are lucky, just buy any generic chinese battery and it will work.
If you have 063 then you are out of luck, because this model has internal chip locked by bose and will not work the chinese 061 replacement. be careful because the chinese ppl will tell you that they are compatible when is not true. (i bought 8 of this chinese batteries and can tell you by experience).
The only way to fix a 063 model is to buy an original one but you cannot buy it separately. Bose charges $50 for replacement and service. Is the only way. Hope this helps!.
Thanks for the advice, I had this problem and just swapped out the battery, cost me about £30 for a new one plus screwdrivers and was easy. Cheers.
Hello, this is great and something I will save for the future. I have a Bose Soundlink Mini 1 and tried the firmware update and that fixed it. Your idea to change the battery is very useful though as well and as mine is older I will save this and use it if I need to in the future. thank you.
How did u do firmware update on mini 1?
Great information but battery replacement did not fix problem. Guess my unit will go in file 13. Thanks for the video!!
Hi mate. Just bought one of these and found your video very very handy indeed. Thanks for posting mate 👍😊
Hi Mike! No worries, glad it helped you out! 👍
Question where did you get the replacement battery?
I tried your reset. I replaced the battery and still the flashing red light. Contacted BOSE, all they wanted to do is sell me a soundlink mini2. Mine is one of those that will be sent to the trash. Thanks for your assistance. I'm sure it may help others.
So much easier to change than the 2! What were they thinking. Currently trying everything before doing getting new battery as it needs soldering on and it cost 40
Thanks a lot I will change the battery, my bose put mute bottom but the makes same ist orange 💡.
Thank you for sharing dude.
Thanks for helpful clear info vid ..👏✌️
Mine did this and I held the power button down for ten seconds and it worked ..its charging and going strong after 3 yrs. Ive had a few problems with the battery but its always been fixable without replacing the battery.
The reset worked. Thanks
Please..help me ! Two lights, Auxiliary and Mute, go on when I plug my soundlink mini . Unfortunately, resetting operation has no effect on them...How can I fix it ?
do you have the link for the battery replacement store online?
What is the battery you purchased? Does it have to be exact same model number?
Where do you get a new battery from though? I don't think Bose still sells replacement batteries for to SoundLink mini 1
Thanks a well done video.
Thanks Doug! 😊
Hi, I have swapped a battery from working Bose Mini, it still flashing red ? any suggestion ?
Bose is not fixing it due to out of warranty
Good explanation of troubleshooting. Would have been nice to include a link to the battery, but you didn't.
Just holding down the middle button for 10 seconds reset mine and it now charges fine. I remember doing this once before 5+ years ago.
I pressed on the mute button for 10 sec and it automatically charging! Thanks for the tips!
Glad it worked for you! 👍
Hi, thank you for making good video! My bose soundlink mini having a different problem. All lights were on and solid, no flashing. The light above the power button showed yellow and full battery. The light above the mute and aux button were also on, and they were white. The light above the bluetooth button was on too, and it was blue. They will be on if I connect to a charger. If I unplug it, everything went off. Do you have any idea?
After many attempts, mine got to this exact position. Bose just wants to sell me a new unit as they no longer support or have oarts for this model. Uhmm no thanks I think I will try a different brand.
Does anyone know how to replace the battery on the original SoundLink Mini. The one that has 2 pads for feet and does NOT have the removable panel with screws underneath?
Can i ask, when the battery is Color Orange how many percent of battery lifer? after green battery it is orange color when i long press
Ja, wenn die Batterie sich einfach wechseln läßt, alles klar jedoch bei einer Kabelfestverbindung zur Batterie ist es ein Problem oder?
You're a mad man. Why put the screws back in before connecting to your phone to test?! 😂
Haha 😄 Confidence in my own skillz!
Thanks for the video! Is your replacement battery running well? Just trying to get an idea if worth it to try battery replacement since speaker was pretty expensive to buy and bose don't provide software update for this speaker.
Hi N b. Yeah, I've been using it fairly regularly and it's still working nicely! You have to weigh up the options though, it may be better for you to grab a V2 that does have firmware updates. Good luck 👍
Where did you get the battery
Hi mine Is flashing Yellow even if i put on charge do you think it's the battery?
Sometimes no sound, sometimes sound Just for a 5 minutes and if i increase the volume It stop working
My red flash kicked in when it was left charging overnight but the plug was only in half way. What might be there issue in that case? I've already replaced the battery and tried all the resets to no avail. Thanks for the videos!
I just took out my battery and put it back in and RED LIGHT won't stop.
Where can we buy the new batteries for this Bose sound link mini ?
I got one from Amazon: amzn.to/3qFj7AU
I have the same problem in the video, the red light flashes quickly, I supposedly bought a new battery, I installed it, and the same thing happens, what do you think it is?
What’s the input voltage from the charger
Thank you this helped but I didn’t have to changed batteries I had to reset it two times then my Bose speaker started charging and working again
Excellent! Glad you got it working! 👍
I have one sound link mini 1 same like that, but canot to Kinection from Bose mini to laptop
any updates on how this battery is lasting for anyone whom replaced? I read on amazon it only holds a 4 hr charge. Trying to decide if I should bother spending $50 CND to replace, or put that $ towards a new speaker. Thanx all :)
Hey would you mind sharing the link for where you got yours I’m trying to replace mine but not too sure where to get one from(lots of shady places)
Thanks to you I replace the battery and the red light is no there, yay!!!! But I got a new problem: the orange light is turn on (charging I think) but no beep sound on start. I let it charge for a few hours, but still without any sound on start or song. Also, I try to reset pressing the mute button 10 secs with the same result, no beep on the start or any sound.
Hmm, that's odd. Maybe try removing the battery, leave for a couple of minutes and reinsert? I'm not sure what else it could be, if you've got the orange light when charging, then it should be good to go! I hope you can get it sorted, let me know how you get on 👍
@@StezStixFix Yeap, is odd. As you suggested I try to remove the battery and then reinsert after two minutes but still without any sound.
Also, I notice something else: the orange light is blinking only when is connected, when I unplug the AC cable the Soundlink is turn off immediately, and I can't turn on if is not connected.
Any thoughts about this behaviour?
I don't think I've seen that before. Maybe try rebooting the system processor (slightly different from a reset):
Connect the speaker to power
Press and hold the Multi-function button for 10 seconds
While continuing to hold the Multi-function button, unplug the speaker from power
Release the Multi-function button
Try that and see how you get on!
@@StezStixFix Thanks for your help, this is happening on a Soundlink 1, is the same process?
Ah, yes sorry, you can only reset the 2 with this method. Instead, try this;
Plug soundlink in to wall charger
- Hold down the play/pause button for 15 seconds.
- Then, BEFORE releasing the play/pause button, unplug the charge cord from the unit.
- Release the button
- Plug the unit back into the wall charger.
- Press the power button, and see if it powers on.
I found that if you lift the unit off the charging base, then replace it several times it will start flashing orange, if only for a second. Continue doing this (i.e. that is lifting the unit off and replacing it), the orange light starts flashing a little longer each time. Until it stays orange and recharges completely.
This actually worked! Thanks for the tip!
Thank you!
Thanks i gate some idia b. Cos we have problem my mini bose soundlink speaker
Thanks
No charging light would come on when plugging in a 12v into the side. I held the mute button down for 10sec and now the charging light is flashing orange so I think it is charging now. Thanks.
Excellent video man, I have a question for you. My bose soundlink mini has another behavior, when you connect the charger the white leds turns on and immediately off, no beep sound and after 20 or 40 seconds approximately the red light start blinking in that exactly way.
You can tell me what happen if you disconnect the battery and connect the charger plug to the bose without battery the behavior it's the same as mine? Sorry my English. Regards bro
Good question. I'm not sure, but it does sound like a problem with the battery connection. When I get chance, I'll disconnect my battery and plug it in and see what it does...
@@StezStixFix excellent man I really appreciate it. Another test is the voltage out on the ping 1 and 5 (supposed to be the positive and negative) when the battery is pulled out and you connect the charger, in my bose the output volts are really low. I expected 3v, 5v and 7v approximately in each gold connectors below the speaker. I'm really confused about the charging process in this device. Regards buddy.
Note: I never reach that's voltages values in mine on the speaker 5 pings without the battery connected.
@@MartinMartinezG what voltage was it reading? Have you tried another battery in it?
@@StezStixFix I'm outside USA and the shipping time for a new battery is taking more than expected (covid protocols) meanwhile I want to check if my speaker it's with PCB problems or only a battery issue. Really thanks for your help
My Bose soundlink mini is having same problem with different indication. By the by, It was out off operation for 6 months as I was out of my state on official duty. The indications as follow:-
1) Battery is not getting charged
2) When charger is switched on, the red indicator lights just for 15/20 seconds and goes of. Everytime it is happening whenever charger is connected.
KINDLY ADVICE EARLIEST TO GET RD OFF THIS TROUBLE & GET BACK MY FAVOURITE SPEAKER IN WORKING CONDITION EARLIEST 🙏🏽
having same issue right now, but I've been using my speaker for almost 9yrs I believe and this is the issue ongoing to my speaker, I'm not really sure where to buy battery
Hi Jean. I believe you can still pick up the batteries from eBay/Amazon. I have heard that it doesn't always fix the problem though. Hope you can get yours working again. 👍
@@StezStixFix Ohh thank youu, I hope It works on me
Thank you
hello I have the same error with red light in bose soundlink mini I THE SOLOTION IS TO CHANGE THE BATTERY
Hi, what is then the correct way to solve it?, I already changed the battery but it still not work
If everything else hasn't worked, then you might have to contact Bose and book in a repair 🙄
Where did you get your replacement battery?
Mine was out of another soundlink mini (a working one), but you can pick them up from eBay or Amazon easily enough 👍
Where u buy battery I have same problem I went to bose service centre he told this old series
I got one from Amazon: amzn.to/3qFj7AU
how can I access a new battery? I am in Uganda, Africa
Update rapid amber flashing denotes a faulty battery replacement with after market all working after reset mute button press for 10 seconds until 3 lights flash.💎
Awesome, thanks for the info! This should help others out 👍
Perfect for Soundlink (1) replacing the batterie back
Hi!
I've the same issue. I've puchase spare battery, but when I did the replace, the new one show me all the lights turned on, but the BOSE doesnt work. ¿Do I hace another problem?
Thanks in advance
Hi Marcelo. Not sure about that one. Could be worth trying to reset it, with the new battery in it. 👍
@@StezStixFix this happened to me as well. bought new battery replacement. then installed it. ALL THE LIGHTS turn on and stay solid. Then tried the mute reset and then only the mute and AUX lights start flashing. when I release my finger from the mute button, ALL LIGHTS GO back to staying on. Then when I plug in the AC adapter, its back to that stupid annoying flashing red light.
@@StezStixFix you can find similiar issues on the amazon product reviews for replacement battery.
Hi. Check this out. the problem: red blinking light or 4 white leds stays on, is because the device is not detecting the battery. Fix: connect the charger. if no lights are shown, change the charger 12v 1amp. Use any generic one like from a router or so. If red light blinking or 4 white leds stays on again with the generic charger, take out the original battery (4screws), wait 2 minutes and put the battery back in. try to charge it. If red light blinking or 4 white leds stays on again, your battery is dead. Nothing to do. its just e-waste battery. Put the battery in to the trash. At this point, for fixing it: bose mini1 has 2 different battery types, serial 061xxx and serial 063xxx. both are not interchangeable. If you have 061 you are lucky, just buy any generic chinese battery and it will work. If you have 063 then you are out of luck, because this model has internal chip locked by bose and will not work the chinese 061 replacement. be careful because the chinese ppl will tell you that they are compatible when is not true. (i bought 8 of this chinese batteries and can tell you by experience). The only way to fix a 063 model is to buy an original one. Bose charges $50 for replacement and service US only. Is the only way. If you are outside US, sorry bose does not offer the service. Hope this helps.!
How to fix if the red light is steady everytime i connect the charger..?
Hard to say for sure, as people seem to have different problems with these. But that could just need resetting, or you could try plugging it in, holding the multi button for 10 seconds, unplugging it and then releasing the multi button... or it could be the battery is dead and needs replacing. Hope you can get it fixed! 👍
What about a yellow batter light?
Do you have a link for the replacement battery
Hi Todd, the one i used was an original I managed to picked up second hand off ebay, but you can also pick up aftermarket ones off eBay or Amazon. Like this one: amzn.to/3zP3xWL I imagine most of the aftermarket ones are very similar. 👍
Thank you sir
I chage the battery and dot not work!
On my Soundlink Mini 2 the battery is hardwired to the circuit board so it is not end-user replaceable.
Yes! Therapy
where i can buy a new battery? :0 Thanks u so much
You can pick them up off Amazon or eBay, or maybe a local parts store. If it's a Version 1, you're looking for something like this: www.laptopartstore.co.uk/bose-c-32_41/genuine-17wh-bose-soundlink-mini-speaker-mini-1-series-061385-battery-p-57.html?zenid=anj48qhsd00v19j5hu2enrg4t3
Amazon
I have flashing white lights on 3 buttons ??? Help
Hi Eileen, have you tried resetting it?
same have you fixed it?
Hi. Check this out. the problem: red blinking light or 4 white leds stays on, is because the device is not detecting the battery. Fix: connect the charger. if no lights are shown, change the charger 12v 1amp. Use any generic one like from a router or so. If red light blinking or 4 white leds stays on again with the generic charger, take out the original battery (4screws), wait 2 minutes and put the battery back in. try to charge it. If red light blinking or 4 white leds stays on again, your battery is dead. Nothing to do. its just e-waste battery. Put the battery in to the trash. At this point, for fixing it: bose mini1 has 2 different battery types, serial 061xxx and serial 063xxx. both are not interchangeable. If you have 061 you are lucky, just buy any generic chinese battery and it will work. If you have 063 then you are out of luck, because this model has internal chip locked by bose and will not work the chinese 061 replacement. be careful because the chinese ppl will tell you that they are compatible when is not true. (i bought 8 of this chinese batteries and can tell you by experience). The only way to fix a 063 model is to buy an original one. Bose charges $50 for replacement and service US only. Is the only way. If you are outside US, sorry bose does not offer the service. Hope this helps.!
My bose soundlink all lights are turn on
And my battery is brandnew
What will i do ?
Nize one!
Thanks Wolli!
I have a problem with mine, the red light is steady and it’s not coming on or charging and I’ve tried everything yet it’s not working
Hi Benedict, sorry to hear that you're still having problems. These Soundlinks (The Version 1 in particular) seem to have many problems. If you've tried resetting, a new battery etc. then it is likely that your firmware is corrupt. Sadly, I think the only way this can be rectified currently is by sending it back to Bose (very costly, I imagine). Hope you can get it fixed somehow! Good luck 👍
No more bose for me!! Go hellbose
Go to Google and type in Bose Updater. Click on first link, install the Bose Updater app. Start it up, plug your speaker in the pc. Bose will verify your Bose speaker, It will update your firmware of the speaker. ;)
@@Samboken I think this works for the mini 2 but does this work for the mini 1 also? How is the mini 1 connected to the pc; I don't think it uses a usb connector?
If the red light si steady, it means the speaker is not having any charge wich means you probably have a broken AC Adapter. Use another AC generic adapter (from a router or similar) but with the same voltage 12v 1Amp. This will solve your problem.
how about red light is on but didnot flashing
How much the batteries in the Philippines
Hi Arnel, I'm not sure. Maybe you can buy from Amazon.com in US? They are around $40 USD. Hopefully someone else from The Philippines will see the message and reply to let you know 👍
Hello bro my boss soundlink mini experience thesame problem as yours. just wanted to know if you have purchase a battery already here in PH
Karl Pilkington the second. Dude i had to double check😆
1st class video to watch thank you take care kind regards from me kenneth
I gonna change the battery
Am Just Update Software, it Work Normally Do Not Change Battery 🔋.
Just to let you know, to do a hard reset on the soundlink mini 1 just hold down the mute button 10 seconds and the lights will flash. You should be good to go
Can't you fix a nail clipper?
mine is stuck on red when i charge it
but it is not blinking
I'm pretty sure that is a faulty battery. Have you tried swapping it?
I got mine to charge again by just resetting with the mute button right now watching your video. I had tried the mute button all afternoon but it only worked while watching your video. . .
Excellent! Glad it's working 👍
@@StezStixFix It just reached green a minute ago. Phew! Thanks again!
I have a flashing red light but no Bose Mini...this was no help at all.
It didn’t solve my issue and it’s your fault. Lol jk.
That’s a crazy battery! Cool how easy it is to fix.
I'm having same problems with my SoundLink mini Bose. I need another battery. I'm in Dakar Senegal 🇸🇳 west Africa Who is enough kind to send me such battery from Europe or America? God bless
Guess there is a pair of 18650 lithium cells in that proprietary Bose unit.
Bought a replacement battery and it was worse.
STOP!!! 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!!! I just save you $30 replacement battery and time. Your welcome.
You are star! It worked! Wondering if I can use 12v adapter all the time?
@@arunask3689 Sure you can, the original one is also 12v but 0.883Amp, so is secure to use 12v 1Amp. The most important part is not to be bigger tan 1Amp, and ofcourse keep it in 12v.
Thank You for your info sir.... :) ... I always used a 7.4v original charger and every time I play my bose, automatically stops while the volume is in max. You are a life saver... No more thinking about buying bose revolve :)
Throw away
You’re gonna need some thicker skin for this platform. Cheers!
No comprar Bose está diseñado para obsolescencia programada. No te durará. Adicional el soporte no exite, te obligan a comprar otro equipo, nadie responde. Bosé pésimo.