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10

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Introduction

The Bose SOUNDLINK Revolve is a compact Bluetooth speaker that provides premium quality sound while still light and easy enough to carry. This specific example is not functioning as the speaker can’t be turned on. Thus, our team performed an educational disassemble of the device in order to troubleshoot the problem.

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Step 1

              Subwoofer
  • Use a plastic opening tool or metal spudger to remove the rubber mount from the bottom of the speaker.

Use a plastic opening tool or metal spudger to remove the rubber mount from the bottom of the speaker.

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Step 2

  • Use a T10 screwdriver to remove the three 10 mm screws from the bottom of the speaker.

Use a T10 screwdriver to remove the three 10 mm screws from the bottom of the speaker.

Step 3

  • Unhook the ribbon conector that connects the bottom cover to the body, then remove the bottom part of the speaker.

Unhook the ribbon conector that connects the bottom cover to the body, then remove the bottom part of the speaker.

Step 4

  • Use a TR9 screwdriver to remove the screws from the top of the speaker, and then remove the top part of the speaker along with the motherboard.

Use a TR9 screwdriver to remove the screws from the top of the speaker, and then remove the top part of the speaker along with the motherboard.

Step 5

  • Slide the body of the speaker from the metal cover.

Slide the body of the speaker from the metal cover.

Step 6

  • Use a T10 screwdriver to remove the four 6 mm screws around the 2 speakers, and remove the speaker units from the body.

Use a T10 screwdriver to remove the four 6 mm screws around the 2 speakers, and remove the speaker units from the body.

Step 7

  • Pull off the metal case from the speaker body.

Pull off the metal case from the speaker body.

Step 8

  • Remove the three 25.3mm screws from the bottom part of the speaker body with a T10 Torx screwdriver.

Remove the three 25.3mm screws from the bottom part of the speaker body with a T10 Torx screwdriver.

Step 9

  • Use a spudger to pry apart the glued section between the speaker panel and the device.

Use a spudger to pry apart the glued section between the speaker panel and the device.

Step 10

  • Open the speaker panel, then unwind the three wires from the speaker.

Open the speaker panel, then unwind the three wires from the speaker.

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

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weedon2759 - May 30, 2019

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Is it possible to buy a replacement subwoofer? Mine has been dropped and it’s only the bass elements that sound distorted, thank you

david garcia Lopez - Sep 29, 2019

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Subwoofer with sound distorted at my revolver speaker

davlopest - Jun 22, 2020

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I also cannot find a subwoofer replacement on the web. Do you know where I can buy one?

chip - Oct 30, 2020

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BOSE has a $75 option to refurbish the speaker, they do not sell the parts…..

Humberto nieves - Mar 30, 2021

Im glad to hear . I live in Puerto Rico and the authorized store wants to charge me $169.00 for a replacement. How do i go about this service . Thanks Bert