Blown Fuse in Bose Companion 3 Multimedia Speaker System Acoustimass Module
I moved to the Philippines this year and my bose system (Companion 3 Multimedia Speaker System) was delivered this week. STUPID me I forgot to plug it into my transformer (220V standard outlet here) so it stopped working right away and I have NO ACCESS to a Bose repair center :-( . I would assume the main issue is a bad fuse in the Acoustimass module. On other forums I have seen people fix blown soldered fuses in different models of Acoustimass units so I assume I have the same type of fuse to deal with.
Anyway, I'm asking around to find out how to open this unit so I can replace the fuse myself. I heard in some units there is a hidden locking system that needs to be flipped and buttons need to be popped off. I have taken out the screws but it won't open up (due to some flip lock apparently). I don't know what the quartersized wood piece with two holes on the bottom is for but it doesn't move with slight pressure. I thought it was best to leave it alone until I got some directions. People say the lock switch is hidden in the seams (where there is wood and plastic meeting) but I don't see anything. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to pry a little bit before something POPS out or what. It's recommended to use a flat head screw driver to access it.
If anyone has a clue how to open this thing please let me know.
Here are photos of the module for reference.
http://imgur.com/a/UBC7G#0
*I don't know if image links are allowed on this forum so I'll upload the photos directly later if the link is deleted*
Thanks everyone
Anyway, I'm asking around to find out how to open this unit so I can replace the fuse myself. I heard in some units there is a hidden locking system that needs to be flipped and buttons need to be popped off. I have taken out the screws but it won't open up (due to some flip lock apparently). I don't know what the quartersized wood piece with two holes on the bottom is for but it doesn't move with slight pressure. I thought it was best to leave it alone until I got some directions. People say the lock switch is hidden in the seams (where there is wood and plastic meeting) but I don't see anything. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to pry a little bit before something POPS out or what. It's recommended to use a flat head screw driver to access it.
If anyone has a clue how to open this thing please let me know.
Here are photos of the module for reference.
http://imgur.com/a/UBC7G#0
*I don't know if image links are allowed on this forum so I'll upload the photos directly later if the link is deleted*
Thanks everyone
Post edited by foxman09 on
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You might get more help in a Bose forum
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FIXED!
Turns out there was screws under the sticker on the back. I didn't realize that was a sticker. Once those screws were out I was able to pry the back off very easily and access the fuse.
(Couldn't find a Bose Forum) -
Good job figuring it out. I bet you are relieved. Now you can get back to enjoying music/movies and TV.
Here is a starting point:
http://bose.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/frm/f/76010377
