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Sonos Roam Battery Replacement

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  1. Sonos Roam Battery Replacement, End Caps: step 1, image 1 of 3 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement, End Caps: step 1, image 2 of 3 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement, End Caps: step 1, image 3 of 3
    • Power off your Sonos Roam before beginning disassembly.

    • Use the metal spudger to pry the end cap with the buttons.

    • Pry from all sides to loosen the adhesive.

    • Use the iOpener, a blowdryer, or a similar heating device to loosen the adhesive if having difficulty.

  2. Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Flip the device to the other end cap.

    • Use the metal spudger to loosen the adhesive.

    • Use the iOpener, a blowdryer, or a similar heating device to loosen the adhesive if having difficulty.

  3. Sonos Roam Battery Replacement, Speaker Grille: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement, Speaker Grille: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Flip the device so that the Sonos logo is on the top.

    • Use the Torx T6 screwdriver to remove the two 6 mm screws.

  4. Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Flip the device.

    • Use the Torx T6 screwdriver to remove the two 6 mm screws.

  5. Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 3 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 3 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3
    • Flip the device so the Sonos logo is on the top.

    • Use the iFixit opening picks to wedge between the split of the grille and the back of the speaker to pry the grille apart.

    • Use the iOpener, a blowdryer, or a similar heating device to loosen the adhesive if having difficulty.

  6. Sonos Roam Battery Replacement, Speaker Module: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement, Speaker Module: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Use the TR10 Torx screwdriver to remove the six 7 mm screws.

  7. Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
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    • Begin to carefully separate the speaker module from the device.

    • Firmly squeeze the middle of the plug using the tweezers to pull it out of the socket.

    • Separate the speaker module from the device.

  8. Sonos Roam Battery Replacement, Outer Circuit Board: step 8, image 1 of 2 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement, Outer Circuit Board: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Use the TR10 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 7 mm screws.

  9. Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 3 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 3 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
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    • Use the tweezers to flip the latch holding the large ribbon in place.

    • Grab the large ribbon with the tweezers and pull upwards to remove it.

    • Use the tweezers to flip the latch holding the small ribbon in place.

    • Grab the small ribbon with the tweezers and pull upwards to remove it.

  10. Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 3 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 10, image 2 of 3 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Grab the metal piece sticking out of the outer circuit board.

    • Pull upwards to remove the outer circuit board.

  11. Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 11, image 1 of 2 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Soldering Iron is very hot and can cause injury if not used properly.

    • Use a soldering iron to desolder the outer circuit board from the speaker casing.

  12. Sonos Roam Battery Replacement, Battery: step 12, image 1 of 2 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement, Battery: step 12, image 2 of 2
    • Use the TR10 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 7 mm screws.

  13. Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 13, image 1 of 2 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 13, image 2 of 2
    Tool used on this step:
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    Buy
    • Use the tweezers to firmly squeeze the middle of the plug.

    • Pull the plug out to remove it from its socket.

    • Remove the battery from the device.

  14. Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 3 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 3 Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 14, image 3 of 3
    • Use the iFixit opening tool to pry the battery out of its casing.

    • Use the iOpener, blowdryer, or a similar heating device to loosen the adhesive if having difficulty.

  15. Sonos Roam Battery Replacement: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the battery from its casing.

Conclusion

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

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3 Comments

Great guide. Do you have information on the battery needed? I dont see one available from Sonos, so I presume a 3rd party is required?

mt - Reply

Mit welchem Kleber befestige ich die Abschlusskappen nach Abschluss des Akkutausch am besten wieder?

DocHofer - Reply

Fantastic instructions, saved my roam from being a brick. iOpener is worth every penny! Not a paid advertisement

msdavis4 - Reply

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