{"product_id":"bose-wave-radio-master-repair-john-d-buffery-9798276195575","title":"Bose Wave Radio Master Repair Manual - Volume 1: Restoring the Music, One Wave at a Time.","description":"Bring Your Classic Bose Wave Radio Back to Life - Without Guesswork or Costly Mistakes \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor years, thousands of perfectly good Bose Wave radios have been pushed into closets or the trash over a few bad capacitors, corroded boards, or a \"no power\" symptom that looks worse than it really is. This book shows you how to rescue them the right way. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by long-time Bose rebuilder John Buffery, this hands-on repair manual focuses on the original Wave Radio models (AWRCC1, AWRCC2 and later Series III\/IV variants). It walks you step-by-step through the same restoration process John uses in his shop on the units he sells with a lifetime warranty. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside you'll learn: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- How to safely open the cabinet without cracking posts or breaking trim \u003cbr\u003e- Exactly which 5-6 critical capacitors under the heat shield cause most failures \u003cbr\u003e- How to identify \"bad board\" symptoms vs. problems that are an easy, low-cost fix \u003cbr\u003e- Proper cleaning, inspection, and re-flow techniques for the control board \u003cbr\u003e- How to deal with \"no display,\" \"no sound,\" intermittent power, and touch-pad issues \u003cbr\u003e- The right tools, chemicals, and testing methods to avoid damaging delicate parts \u003cbr\u003e- Practical tips for packaging, storage, and long-term reliability after the repair \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis is not a generic electronics textbook. It is a focused, real-world guide built from thousands of hours on the bench and more than a hundred restored radios. Clear photographs, plain-language explanations, and hard-earned \"what NOT to do\" warnings make it usable for motivated beginners as well as experienced techs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you love the sound of the classic Bose Wave Radio and want to repair, restore, or even start refurbishing these units for resale, this book gives you a proven roadmap from \"dead on the bench\" to \"back in the living room.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by Bose Corporation. All product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John D. Buffery\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798276195575\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 174\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.45d","brand":"John D. Buffery","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48588387156223,"sku":"9798276195575","price":89.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_550e3eb9-276d-4c4f-bc8d-4781597e929a.jpg?v=1780174444","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/bose-wave-radio-master-repair-john-d-buffery-9798276195575","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}