Bose Wave Music System CD's skipping, tracking problem. 

that makes me happy!!!! GOOD job buddy.

Hey Christian...glad you got it sorted out...i think i used my heating gun for desoldering but my iron to resolder them in place...i didn't use the original caps as you can see as this Bose was my sister and she was in a rush ...of course i didn't charge her anything to do the job and she was just happy to get it back on time for Christmas. ...but if i was going to do one for a customer,i would order the proper ones. The electrolytic cap work just as good in my opinion...but i do realize ppl can and have every right to be particular 🤠....so yes i would order the original SMD type. Again!!! good job

How can I help you?

@@VintageAudioFever possibly ship you the unit, and if needed you put in new capacitors

@@t-bone6467 if you like yes..ship it to me

My emails is leblancmedicjo@gmail.com

@@VintageAudioFeverwhat state are you in?

Well if you trust em. .they shouldn't be lying about there services and what they done to it. Where abouts are you Jonathan?

Hi a.f. I didn't know at first it was the capacitors, I did check for dirt, clean the laser etc but without any success, there was only one thing left to do was to open this BOSE. I did not suspect any bad caps at first but the CD player was working better warm(less skipping) when it was warm, extremely bad when you first power on(cold) that is a sign of capacitor issue. a capacitor will let current flow with less resistance when it's warm. I used my capacitor wizzard and to no big surprise, the caps on the CD circuit board were all very HIGH in ESR ... all except 2, now the radio FM was working without issues, so why would you not check the CD circuitry first.... I did check and changed a few capacitors on the other boards, I just didnt feel the use of showing anything else other than to demonstrate the problem which was the CD player..as a paramedic... a patient may have multiple health issue but I always ask why did you call 911 today, what is the real issue today that you really needed to call 911....you need to narrow it down to the problem, which in this case was the CD player with faulty caps... I hope this made sense to you. What is the issue with your Bose? CD player?

Maybe Bose should have a recall on these Wave radios. It's amazing for a machine that is so expensive. Can fail so easily. I've got cheaper CD players that have lasted way longer than this. 🤔

Hi....Glad you liked my video...these capacitors are called Aluminum Polymer capacitors and yes they come in different values and voltages, you should find the marking of their values and voltages written on the capacitor itself...one place I know that carries them is Digikey and it a reliable place to shop online for all your electronics accessories. it's where I buy my stuff. Check out their site and you'll find whatever info you need about these caps. Good luck ! Jo

haha, yes sorry Jon, I meant YOU! was wondering if we could TEXT

Hi...thanks for watching my channel.. I absolutely would but not before the fall....I'm in the process of moving and it's taking most of my time...

@VintageAudioFever ok great, I used the cd lens cleaner and blew some air inside and it is actually working now but only after playing the radio for a few minutes first. Let's touch base after the move. Thank you again.

i used the heat gun to remove the caps yes

Are you having the same issue?

@@VintageAudioFever Incredible new technology.

@@VintageAudioFever I just purchased a bose wave cd player on eBay. The seller says the radio works but the cd lens needs cleaning. I will know more very soon when I get the radio. I hope it is just a cleaning. if not, I guess I am on the hook to source the caps and replace what needs to be replaced.

Update: CD player works only after being on for about 20 minutes.

Hey John, I guess the aluminum polymer capacitors life should be under perfect condition temperature be 130,000 hrs or 13-15 years. I know the Bose I worked on was my sisters and it was about 15 years and was never abused, and almost all those caps on that board were from bad to extremely bad...a few were still good. I did replace the capacitors with electrolytic capacitors but I would used the polymers capacitors to replace them next time, I just didn't have the caps at the time and my sister was in a rush(christmas an all!!!) but Hey!!!! it did the trick and still working today so there.... I hope that clarifies your question? Joe'sBench506

@VintageAudioFever Things fail, it was just so many at one time on that one, just makes you wonder. Ty for the video.

Yes it was

I would do it for you but I'm in Canada ...maybe not be ready for Christmas unfortunately