Bose does not release their parts lists or schematics, effectively
creating a monopoly for parts and repairs. In fact, their web site
says that the Bose factory is the only option for service or repair.
They used to list a flat rate repair charge on the web site, but
removed it - probably because it scared too many people. Their
troubleshooting guide (below) might help, but it's very simplistic.
Before you invest in expensive factory repair on one of these trouble
prone sets, you might want to investigate the new HD radios -- better
sound at a MUCH lower price.
http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_STATIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/customer_service/owners/troubleshoot/index.jsp
Most probably the display driver IC faulty.
Resistor R6 1 ohm open
SOURCE: bose wave radio/cd
Found this in the manual:
To adjust the display brightness -
The display dims automatically to medium or low brightness, as appropriate for low light room conditions. You can adjust the brightness setting of the display for both strong light and lowest light environments, but not for the medium light setting. Turn the system off before setting brightness levels.
• In a strongly lit room, hold down CD Mode and press Volume up or down to adjust the setting between 5 and 9 (it is preset to 8).
• In a barely lit room, hold down CD Mode and press Volume up or down to adjust the setting between 1 and 5 (it is preset to 2).
• If you do not want the system to dim automatically, set both levels to 5.
SOURCE: My 10 year old Bose wave radio quit working.
There's a line fuse inside the radio, mounted on a PC board. CAUTION:
disconnect the set from power before opening the case or poking around
inside. The fuse could be bad, but these sets are notorious for losing
the power transformer. If the fuse is ok then you are looking at a
$100 repair fee from Bose. You might want to check out the new HD radios -- better sound, MUCH lower price.
Bill B.
SOURCE: where is the fuse for bose wave radio
Upon opening the Bose Wave radio.. 4 screws only from the bottom. The fuse is located at the top side of the PCB. It is a small fuse. Kindly inform me if you need a picture. I am repairing one now
To set AM/PM (12 hour) or Military (24 hour) time - Press the On/Off button once to turn your Wave radio off.
Press and hold Clock Set, and then press On/Off to switch between AM/PM (12 HR) or military (24 HR) formats
To set AM/PM (12 hour) or Military (24 hour) time - Press the On/Off button once to turn your Wave radio off.
Press and hold Clock Set, and then press On/Off to switch between AM/PM (12 HR) or military (24 HR) formats
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