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Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement

Introduction

The wireless communication card receives sound through and internet connection. It is connected to three antenna throughout the speaker, which you will need to unplug from the card. This will need to be replaced if you are unable to wirelessly connect to the speaker.

What you need

  1. Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement, Speaker Grille: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement, Speaker Grille: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a spudger along the edge of the screen and gently use it to pull the screen away from the casing. Slide the spudger along the length of the grill to detach all the clips holding it in place.

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  2. Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pull the screen away from the body of the speaker, revealing the tweeter and two mid-range drivers behind it.

    • There may be a kind of black sticky adhesive holding the screen clips to the rest of the body; however, it was previously removed on our model.

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  3. Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement, Front Speaker Panel: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement, Front Speaker Panel: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Unscrew eight 1.5 inch Phillips #2 screws attaching the front speaker panel to the box.

    • Unscrew the single 1 inch Phillips #2 screw located on the left side of the panel. This may be hidden beneath the warranty void sticker that you'll want to remove.

    • Unscrew the single 3/4 inch Phillips #2 screw, which is the last thing holding the front panel to the casing.

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    • Remove the front panel carefully.

    • Note that there are two layers to the panel that should stay in their original order.

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  5. Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the front panel from the motherboard by gently reaching in and pushing the tab underneath the wire connector and pulling towards you.

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  7. Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Gently remove the wireless card located at the bottom of the front speaker panel by pulling up and out with your index finger and thumb.

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    You must first loosen the Phillips #1 screws holding the plastic brackets that keep the Wi-Fi card in place.

    Olivier Biot - Reply

    On the Sonos Play 3 I opened, the Wi-Fi card lied flat below the plastic clips. Between the card and the clips, there were 2 rectangular foam pads glued to the Wi-Fi card.

    Olivier Biot - Reply

  8. Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement, Motherboard: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Disconnect the motherboard from the power supply board by gently reaching in and pushing the tab underneath the wire connector and pulling towards you.

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    • Disconnect the motherboard from the volume button board by gently grabbing the connector and pulling it towards you.

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  10. Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips #2 screwdriver, remove the 4 screws securing the two plastic panels down.

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  11. Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the two plastic panels on either side of the device that hold the motherboard and power supply board in place.

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  12. Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws in the back of the device that hold the motherboard in place.

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    • Gently remove the motherboard from the Sonos device by sliding it straight back towards you.

    • When putting the motherboard back inside the device, make sure it slides in the slots smoothly on both sides.

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  14. Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement, Wireless Card: step 13, image 1 of 1

    • Before accessing the wire connectors, there will be glue covering all three of them and the screws. Remove this first carefully.

    • Using a Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the two screws securing the communication card to the motherboard.

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  15. Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 3 Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 3 Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement: step 14, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the wire connector clips from the communication card by just using your index finger and thumb.

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  16. Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 2 Sonos Play 3 Wireless Card Replacement: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the communication card by grabbing it with your index finger and thumb and pulling it to the right and up.

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Conclusion

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

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Do you have a recommendation for a replacement wireless card? If so where can I purchase it?

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