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laleck / Bose_lifestyle_20_bluetooth.md
Last active March 17, 2026 18:01
Guide to installing a Bluetooth receiver in a Bose Lifestyle 20 Music Center

Replacing the Lifestyle 20 CD Changer with a Bluetooth Receiver

ELECTRICITY IS DANGEROUS. BE SMART!

The Bose Lifestyle 20 is a ubiquitous piece of hardware. This system, manufactured near the very end of the 20th century, is a testament to cool design and excellent sound (as far as this non-audiophile can judge). About 20 years after their manufacture dates, these units have two common issues: dim to dead display and faulty CD changer. Swapping 5 capacitors fixes the display issue but fixing the CD changer has befuddled me. So, inspired by some clever eBay sellers who had already capitalized on the idea, I installed a Bluetooth receiver in place of the CD changer. I didn't purchase and reverse engineer their designs, but it may have been a better use of time had I done so...

Notes

Some notes on how this modification will affect the system:

  • The Bluetooth adapter will always be on. This draws very little current, espcially when idle.
  • BT audi
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laleck / Bose_RC_Repair.md
Last active July 24, 2018 16:25
Tutorial for fixing Bose RC-9, RC-20, RC-25 Remotes

Briefly, I offered a repair service for these remotes on eBay. I fixed a dozen or so remotes using this methodology. I hope it serves you well.

start

Disassembly

There are 3 ribbed tabs on each long side of the remote and 1 ribbed tab on each of the short sides that fasten the top and bottom casings.

At the bottom of the device, insert a pry bar, angle it slightly, and slide it along the bottom of the device to free the first tab.