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Bose Speaker left in the rain
James Malloch:
We left our Bose Mini II Soundlink speaker out in the rain.
It’s been in Rice for the last week and I’ve just tried it now with mixed results.
There is no response/lights/sounds when charging, pressing the power button etc.
However is it turning on as despite no signs of life, when i press the on button it does connect to my phone automatically. But there’s no sound if I play music etc.
I’m assuming it’s just fucked, but i thought it would be worth asking if anyone has any ideas to get it back working before i order a replacement.
mikenty:
Sorry for your loss!
I did something similar. I sent it away and got it repaired by Bose, telling them it had died. It was an OK cost, certainly cheaper than the replacement and it has been faultless since. Took a few weeks. Maybe worth checking the website for aftercare?
Paul B:
I remember reading (perhaps on here) that rice doesn't start absorbing moisture until a certain temperature so doesn't work as suggested.
SA Chris:
--- Quote from: James Malloch on May 14, 2023, 07:00:25 pm ---
However is it turning on as despite no signs of life, when i press the on button it does connect to my phone automatically. But there’s no sound if I play music etc.
--- End quote ---
Our Anker one did the same after it was dropped. these sealed rubber units are a pig to get into, but i eventually did, and took it apart and poked around but nothing obvious loose. As Paul says, try it in rice on top of a radiator. Nothing to lose.
A lot of the Ultimate Ears ones are waterproof, worth considering for next purchase!
SamT:
Did you not save all the sachets of silca gel from all those covid tests in a huge bag like I did, for just such a situation.
:-[
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