SONOS PLAY:5 Gen 2 Repair: How to open it and replace its fuse and varistor after overvoltage damage

The Sonos Play:5 was completely dead after an overvoltage. In this video, the disassembly, the replacement of a blown fuse and varistor, and the reassembly of the device are shown.

Be aware of electrical hazard! There can be voltages above 300 V stored in the capacitors. The repair should be done by a qualified person. Always measure the voltage between the test points next to the capacitors.

0:51 Sonos Play:5 Power Cord Removal
1:15 Explanation Speaker Cover Removal
3:12 Speaker Cover Removal
4:16 Glued Play/Pause Button Removal
5:07 Removed Speaker Cover
5:58 Speaker Unit Hidden Screws
8:40 View on Electronics and Stabilizer Bar Removal
11:48 Removed Main Platine
12:26 Fuse Check/Measurement with Voltmeter
14:35 Blown Varistor
15:32 New Varistor in Shrink
20:21 Functional Test Successful
20:45 Measuring 300 V at Capacitors
21:04 Fixating with Hot Glue
23:18 Reassembly of Speaker Unit
25:41 Reassembly of Speaker Cover

Necessary tools: Torx 10, Torx 15, Torx 20, Trim Removal Tool, Voltmeter, Soldering Iron/Station

Varistor: S14K300
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Fuse: 250 V T3.15 A
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Trim Removal Tools
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