can anyone recommend a place to get my SoundDock repaired?

[pennylane291.livejournal.com]

Its the older, non-portable model. it charges my iPod Classic - and says its playing - but no sound.
I looked it up on line and its either a cable connection problem or it needs a new circuit board - which
according to a youTube video is a 3 minute job with a 3rd party board. I'm just not mechanically handy
that way & don't have the right tools to get the plastic cover off. Bose says they'll give me a new one
for $150 - but I think its an easy fix if I can find someone who knows how.

Comments

[srakkt.livejournal.com]

Someone at Artisan's Asylum may be willing/able to help you out in exchange for a sixpack or something.

[clevernonsense.livejournal.com]

My non-Bose dock just started having the same issue. My easy workaround was using an av cable instead of the dock. Not very elegant, but I figure this thing is 6 years old and beat up to hell, so I'm glad to just extend its life for another year or two.

[clevernonsense.livejournal.com]

This is what I got: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003MX4D0U/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2NK89850H0GO2

(I am also assuming you have an audio port in the back of the dock)

[pennylane291.livejournal.com]

unfortunately no audio port in the back - just the power cord plug in. but thanks!

[secretlyironic.livejournal.com]

I'd check in with one or more of the idevice repair places. They mostly do cracked-screen or broken-button stuff on phones, but it's a logical thing for them to know how to do. I got my phone fixed at Boston iPhone Repair and they did a reasonably-priced and quick job. Their website is http://www.bostoniphonerepair.com/ and the store is located in Harvard Square, not in Boston proper. I imagine if they had to order a part it might take a little longer, but...

[pennylane291.livejournal.com]

thanks for the suggestion! they said that they only work on apple products.

[squirrelitude]

I haven't seen the device myself, but I'd guess that any repair cost over $30 is unreasonable (if you already have the parts on hand, and it just needs a new board).

[pooka-madness.livejournal.com]

Audio Lab in Harvard Square is my go-to for this sort of thing.

[pennylane291.livejournal.com]

thanks! unfortunately, they won't do bose products.