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Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Screen Replacement

Introduction

Screens often fail or stop displaying properly. Use this guide to remove and replace the screen assembly.

What you need

  1. Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Screen Replacement, Base: step 1, image 1 of 2 Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Screen Replacement, Base: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • 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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  7. Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Screen Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

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

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  8. Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Screen Replacement, Front Grill: step 7, image 1 of 3 Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Screen Replacement, Front Grill: step 7, image 2 of 3 Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Screen Replacement, Front Grill: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • 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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  10. Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Screen Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the front grill away from the device.

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  11. Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Screen Replacement, Button Panel: step 10, image 1 of 2 Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Screen Replacement, Button Panel: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Turn the device around.

    • Wedge the spudger into the larger part of the gap under the back of the device.

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  12. Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Screen Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Move the spudger up until the button panel is loose.

    • Push forward on the back of the button panel to disconnect the panel from the top of the device.

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    • Turn the device around.

    • Pull the button panel forward with one hand and push the screen assembly into the device with the other to disconnect the button panel.

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  14. Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Screen Replacement, Screen: step 13, image 1 of 3 Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Screen Replacement, Screen: step 13, image 2 of 3 Bose Wave Radio AWR1-1W Screen Replacement, Screen: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Gently pull the top of the screen assembly away from the device.

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    • Lift the screen assembly upward and pull the white wire strip out of the device.

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Conclusion

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

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5 Comments

Great! This device is the best wave system in sound accurate. All frequencies sounds clear!!! Awesome!!!

srmrs - Reply

Nicely done.  Love the details.  Just one question - where can I get the replacement screen?

Patsy Hamilton - Reply

Instructions were PERFECT! Thank you. I found my replacement screen on ebay for $25, took a chance that it would work as stated by the seller. Otherwise I would have thrown the radio away.

John Stine - Reply

I performed the repair as directed. It was easy especially if you have a plastic spung to work with. Problem comes from the new display once installed shows all the characters? Unplugged it and re-plugged but still stuck in all character test mode?

plhamp - Reply

How to purchase White wire strip

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