My Beosound 1 (Bluetooth/Wifi) doesn't react anymore to local control. I can tap on the top or turn the wheel: Doesn't work. The LEDs are off, too.
I've reset it multiple times, no success.
BUT: It starts via Bluetooth remote or Wifi control (app and remote) and is controllable.
Some data:
- Beosound 1
- Item No. 1665511
- Software: 2.1.50868.22855122
- Status -> Critical events: Battery level is critical, SHUT DOWN! (This message is shown multiple times in the protocol)
I think I'm somehow out of luck with some B&O products despite my love of it. :-)
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Beosound 1 (BT/WiFi): No more local control.
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... and why dont't you replace the battery? Or is the AC charging tool defect?
It's a lithium battery. That's no fun... it can burn or explode...
Is there a service manual on how to dismantle it WITHOUT scratching and damaging? :-) Didn't find one on Beoworld nor online, only for the lovely old Beosound 1 with CD player.
Can anybody tell me if my BS 1 item no. 1665511 is MK1 or MK2? There are two different batteries available.
Currently I didn't disassemble the BS 1 so I can't tell whether the internal charging circuit is dead or just the battery.
It's strange that local control is broken... and even stranger if this has its cause in a broken battery.
Yes, I know that lithium batterys aren't fun. That's why I don't buy an electrical car, too. ;-)
Probably a Mk.1. My Mk.2 says item no. 1665522. But it's also easy to tell without guessing at decoding numbers: If your Beosound 1 were a Mk.2 the label on the bottom (line 2) would say, "Model: BeoSound 1 2nd generation".
I'll do a Gold Membership again if you actually get a service manual, and give it to Lee or Keith to scan! In the meantime, here's a take-apart video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sF3mNfomxI (The Vietnamese subtitles and auto-translation are weak. Notice that he had already removed the antenna connectors and also taped up the metal surround for prying. It's a 2nd-gen.) Last week on the BeoTalk stream, @Mikipedia mentioned the 3 bottom plastic covers break easily and @Beowillie confirmed, saying he kept spares in his parts stash.
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