Farting BANG & OLUFSEN BeoPlay A1 | Let's FIX It!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- I bought this B&O BeoPlay A1 off of eBay for £42.50... its RRP is an eye-watering £239.99!
It was sold as faulty, with a vibrating fart sound. Nice.
Let's see if we can stop the flatulence and get this thing banging again!
Hope you enjoy!
Steve
PS. I'm not an expert in repairs at all. I do this for fun, and it may not be the best or safest way to go about repairing broken stuff. I'm pretty good at melting plastic though. Please don't copy me - I'm an idiot.
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Look behind you! There's a crazed fan peeping in your window!
You've definitely become one of my favourite restoration channels, your commentary and insight is helpful for amateurs like myself, plus you're very entertaining! Great stuff overall :)
@@backdoorbursta2866 What does that mean?
@@adamowens975 what does what mean?
this is genius!, thank you very much!
i used my A1 for almost 4 years with the fart sounds.... (reduced low frequencies via equalizer)
back then i bought one directly on the webstore of bang&olufsen and when i asked about the sound preoblems, they replied, that there are no known problems. I returned the A1 and bought one from Amazon (also cheaper for 149€). And also this device had the farting sounds, so i thought it was normal (stupid of me to keep them anyways)
so when i opened the speaker, the plastik unit had a lot of cracks where the screws are applied. And also the gasket did not keep the air in the case (thats what makes the farting sounds). i tried to glue all the cracks and applied a self made gasket.
Way better now!!!!
well done !
Hey Steve 3:30 re the gluing part, the absolute best way to glue broken cheap plastics like the ones you're holding is to use super glue with Sodium hydrogen carbonate (baking soda). What you do is place a bit of super glue on the broken bits, fuse them together and then sprinkle Sodium hydrogen carbonate onto the glue, it will act as a catalyst/accelerant with the glue and create a rock-solid bond within 1-2 seconds! Maybe use a toothpick to plug the hole so you can screw in the screw once you're done. Food for thought for the next repair ay.
Thanks BeoGeek! That's a great shout, I need to get some baking soda and give that a go! 👍
@@StezStixFix remember as soon as you add the baking soda the glue will set instantly to rock-solid, that way you won't have to destroy your soldering irons by melting plastic mixed with superglue... lol
@@beogeek 🤣 I think my soldering iron enjoyed it.
@@StezStixFix i was in pain watching those brand new irons melting plastic NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
I was just going to suggest this. It's insane how hard it gets. Even a rotary tool with a carbide cutter will have a tough time removing excess.
Just watch out as it gets a little warm and releases farty pepper fumes which sting the eyes.
What a show! A great fix with different techniques, great soundtrack and an awesome result! What a show, Steve!
Thanks Pedro! 😁👍
Nice! I haven't seen Milliput since 1998 (sad that I remember the year). My local model shop used to sell it and I used it for an experiment when I worked at Kodak on 35mm film. Glad to see it is still made 👍 I want some now 😂
😂 thanks Vince! I didn't realise it'd been around so long. Cracking stuff... it worked really well on this, lovely and solid! 👍
@@StezStixFix Hi mate, fancy trying to repair a ps2 with flashing red green light issue?
I sell it in my store! I love the stuff too!
It's great stuff for various modelling hobbies, I keep some at my hobby desk for Warhammer miniatures.
my local hardware shop sells it .. its an amazing stuff .. sets like stone .. ive even filled in a hole in my scooter exhaust pipe with it ...
Yep, air-sealing is crucial to this kind of speaker "cabinet". I fixed one with a similar issue, I sealed up the screw holes as well with tape under the top cover. Working properly the A1s have amazing bass for the size - I run two as a stereo pair when out sometimes and for a tiny portable setup they are pretty awesome and people wonder where all the sound is coming from.
Agreed, the sound from this thing is really nice! I used a bit of the butyl to seal the screw holes too, just in case, so i think this will keep working well now! Might have to get another one! 😬
They should have installed a silicon gasket around the edges if air sealing is so important for this specific unit. That would have improved its quality of life extensively since it would maintain a better seal after impact and faulty repair attempts and just wear and tear would mean less air slippage overtime as the plastics take a beating.
The same. Covering the screw holes with tape does the trick.
Thanks for the tip, what kind of tape/sealant did you use?
Thanks in advance.
@@Honeypot-x9s doesnt help. i own two units and they break horribly around the screws. this unit produces really powerfull bass so if a screw or the housing breaks, it is very hard to contain all the pressure that the screws should hold with some gluey gummy stuff inside.
You can use 5sec glue and baking soda to fix similar plastic damage without waiting for 24 hr. Fast and solid. Fixed a couple of them this way. Working fine now.
Why am I strangely addicted to watching these videos!!! I now need to take something apart and try and repair it!
Thank you for taking the time to add to B&O world. I was the first posting of how to pair these in stereo - in 2016. I used YOUR wisdom gained now to repair one of THOSE speakers just now. Small world - round circle - good Karma your way !!!!
For fixing plastic posts in the past I have wrapped the post in multiple layers of sewing thread and then soaked the thread in CA glue (super glue). It makes a pretty rock solid post once dry.
B&O stuff are among my favorites on your and Vince channels, i hope more is coming 🙂
Greetings from the United Kingdom of Denmark 🇩🇰
Thank you! I'm definitely going to get some more B&O stuff, i really like the quality! 👍
The dry humour is perfect. Absolutely kills me. Subscribed
I absolutely appreciate finding back the previous thread for self tapping screws. :)
😁 Well spotted! I do it subconsciously now i think! 👍
Thanks, this video was helpful. The problem as you said was the air leaking because it wasn't sealed properly. I just placed rubber seals under the screws and that fixed it for me, didn't even bother with the butyl tape around the edge.
Steve should do a monthly contest or drawing where someone (maybe a Patreon supporter) wins the privilege of sending Steve a broken device and he'll repair it and send it back.
Love the music choice, great movie with an amazing soundtrack!
1- The Lost Boys soundtrack - NICE
2- Someone's looking through your window! Run!
I haven't finished watching yet. But a few things. A, First. (Winner). B, I love the currency translation :P, C, "Horrible farty sound" Cracking up. Always a pleasure Steve!
😂😂 thanks Wayne! 👍
As for fixing that post, I don't know if others do this, but I've had great success with a 3-step process.
After preparing the joining surfaces and applying Gorilla Super Glue, just to hold it for now, I take very thin "finishing" nails. The ones that come in colors, no heads and have roughness on the shaft. I cut the nail so that it will fit across the break, along the shaft of the broken post, down into the plastic in the base.
I use needle nose players to hold the nail, dead center )usually).
I then use a hot flame and get the nail red hot.
I quickly push the red-hot nail into the shaft's side, making sure that it crosses the break, into the lower plastic.
Depending on the size of the item being fixed, I may use 2, 3 or more nails this way.
Once things are solid and cooled down, I'll use a good quality epoxy glue (the mixing of 2 tubes) and make a nice bead around the break area and the nails. Works a charm and lasts.
I aws just thinking "Milliput fool!" when you produced the Milliput! Genius.
Good to see this B&O BeoPlay A1 fix there Steve and something i have not seen before but interesting to see you repair B&O makes some amazing audio products too - Nice 1 mate 👍
Thanks Chris, it's a great little speaker, sound quality is fantastic! 👍
Well done and really good to see/hear it working again. You know, I sold one about a year ago in the same colour (paeony) and I too had a go at repairing it before I finally gave in... glad it's all working once more!
When it comes to ABS plastic which this seem to be using acetone on both ends of the broken plastic and push them together with melt the plastic and fuse them together ones more creating a very strong bond. I have fixed a lot of broken buttons on mice this way.
Nice Job. Thanks for the Milliput&Butyl tips .So many devices end up in the e-waste because of brittle plastic. 👍
Thanks OB1! Definitely. I've given this one to my daughter and she loves it... still sounds great 👍
Makes my Saturday evening viewing Steve. Good fix mate 👍😊
Thanks Tony! Glad you enjoyed it! 😁👍
Well done mate, I'd of thought blown speaker, I didn't even suspect escaping air
This was a great video. Thanks Steve. Also great choice for the test song. As soon as it played my vision was nothing but an oiled up saxaphone playing god.
baking soda and superglue
Yes, it's brilliant.
That and there's a "plastic welding" technique video out there.
What an awesome start to a video, LOST BOYS!
I'm glad we both went for Ashford and Simpson.
The only choice! 😊
This video was really helpful to fix the air blowing out of my beoplay issue, particularly the point you mentioned that the air even comes out of the screw holes, that was the invisible problem, and just a simple duct tape fixed my device.... Really thanks for making this vid.
Nice work Steve. I thought you'd struggle with this one but i should have known better.
Thanks Les! It's a bit of a bodge, but it works great now! 😁
The Lost Boys Soundtrack, great soundtrack👍👍👍👍 and a great movie too. Great video, thinking now of becoming one of your patreons. Great videos 👍👍👍
This is literally my first video from you. And i got so confused with your currency conversion cause it came out of nowhere and im from Indonesia LOL. Instant sub
😁 Brilliant, thanks BBJake! My father-in-law lives in Bali! Hoping to get over there some time this year 😊
@@StezStixFix Oh nice! And you’re welcome!
Nice t-shirt, House of Pain! 🇮🇪
You are a legend and lost boys music ... thanks.
Nice one ....Lost Boys. Keep it playing.
And now it's solid! Solid as a rock 🎵
😁 🕺
Great video, thanks. A mix of baking soda and CA glue, it become rock solid. Good alternative to epoxy, and cures instantly.
a solid cameo behind the window too :)
13:40 seem a lost boy came to visit outside!
Love your style - informative, laid back and entertaining.
Why did i think this was gonna be a high tech whoopie cushion fix video xD
Why didn't I learn stuff like this in school? Kids would have loved it, not sure what studying the Baki tribe taught me
Devices with history like this one are annoying. The seller clearly knew they had junk. Jokes on them because you had the skill (and the common sense) to repair this thing!
It needs foam seal on the black edge to prevent the air leaking as my B&O P2 has a rubber gasket and the B&OA2 ACTIVE has a foam gasket on the join
You should always have a vent or fan on when you do plastic melting. There are some noxious fumes which is bad for your health in the long run. You an also reinforce the plastic parts before you put glue with either baking soda or cloth around the broken areas. The cloth gives its more structural strength.
This is a bit old video, but Steve, have you ever tried the magic of super-glue and accelerate it with a bit of baking-soda? It works like magic for certain repairs. Just be sure what you glue and how; it sticks instantly. Trust me, it works and for certain purposes, it might just be "better than factory". I promise you: it. will. be. just. SOLID. For plastics, at least. I do not go and guarantee the solidness for metal parts.
Danish craftmanship xD
I love how the most replayed part of the video is the part where someone is lurking outside the window lol 💀
You probably already know but, adding a little baking powder to superglue gives makes it stronger and can create a formation
No there's no one home, in Steve's house of pain.
So Tim Cappello has a Cameo where he will do a short message while shirtless and wailing on his sax, and every paycheck I have to talk myself from buying one.
House of pain!!!! Respect from Czech
Normal people: uses a toothpick.
Steve: "Not classy enough"
I’ve seen enough, never buy second hand you never know what numpty has been in before you! 😂
Hi there. Just found your channel. Love it. I had a bit of a binge last night, the Alexa speaker had me in stitches. "This sounds terrible". Now subbed, I look forward to your future endeavours.
Steve, watch out, there are people outside of your flat. Stay safe and stock up on food right now. Like do it now.
🤣🤣 I've still got loads of toilet roll left from March 2020. 😁
@@StezStixFix i tell my kids i can be a crazy old man all day long. But i do not want to say I told you so.
lol i looked at a bunch of the comments and didn't see anyone asking who was outside the window behind you lol
Super glue and baking powder will be your best friend when gluing plastic together. It only dries in seconds
Yes, i use it often and it sets almost like concrete.
Great tip, ill definitely try that next time! 👍
Superglue is brittle. You'll probably not use it often after you've tried different kinds of epoxy. Some epoxies are strong and not brittle. Personally i only use superglue on acrylic based plastics, because superglue melts acrylic and fuses it together.
@@kriswillems5661 superglue by itself is brittle but if you use a bit of baking powder it will turn rock hard and will meld with the plastic.
I love your channel bro!! So interesting, and you have a good screen presence. Subbed and liking all your stuff!
You are one crazy fixer :)) . But you are good at it. Thanks for the content
Tim Cappello! 😁 😆
BTW there are 2 kinds of people: people who know how it feels when you heat superglue with a soldering iron and people who don't know what it feels like 😅
lmfao nice fix, but the guy behind ya wanted in on this video 😂
😂😂
Ahhhh I love The Lost Boys. My favorite tune from the flick is Cry Little Sister, though
Another "Rock Solid" awesome video thanks Steve.
Thanks Joseph! 👍
Ok! Show of hands and be honest.
How many saw the title and thought (perhaps hoped) that this was going to be a repair of an actual Fart Machine!??
COME ON NOW! Be honest!
ROFL
😅😂🤣
Solid video Steve!
😂 the singing at the end 😂😂😂😂
When it comes to using super glue I really prefer using a super glued gel. Once in high school I super glued a coin to the floor in a classroom. I used super glue gel. The next day at school I saw where the coin was glued down evidently the custodian took the coin off but it took complete circular piece out of the tile.
super glue and baking soda makes a sturdy bond. sprinkle the baking soda onto the wet glue.
I wonder if there is supposed to be a ring around the outside, silicone or otherwise? Like a big o-ring to seal it?
Any way, well done on this fix yet again!
Yeah, you might be right, I wonder if it's supposed to have one but the previous owner removed it? I'm not sure, but it definitely needs to be air tight to work properly, like any speaker of this kind I guess. So happy to get it working though, I've been using it every day since and the sound from it is beautiful! 👍
That was my thought as well when he added the butyl tape. I bet there was a silicone ring around the outside that acted as a seal, and the person who attempted the previous repair lost or discarded it, not understanding its purpose. There's no way that the seal was achieved with screws alone. Edit: someone below said that they have a similar model and it has a rubber or foam gasket, so I think that settles it, the seal was missing.
Love the lost boys soundtrack, I still believe lol
you can melt wires with the solder iron as a reinforce
try Plastruct plastic weld melts the plastic and creates a great bond
btw for plastic repairs i recommend super glue + soda. forms crystaline substance thats quite hard.
gloves won't hurt. the internet seems to say that this stuff is mostly safe-ish, though they seem to claim it can cause irritation and can build up more irritability over time if you use it regularly
*The Lost Boys* what a classic movie! another classic is the awesome' *Ghost Rider 2 Spirit of Vengeance*
oh dear brother Steve! be careful whom you let see that epoxy! they might mistake it for something else 🤣Disgusting! Ashford & Simpson what a Solid banger of a song!
😁😁 absolute classics, brother Steve! 🤩
I would have never imagined, that the seal would solve any problem.
Mate you crack me up. Very entertaining. You also remind me of Russell Crow so better start dropping Gladiator quips into your videos 🤣👍🏻
Nice job Steve nobody likes a farting sound coming from anywhere? I will buy some of that car insulation and insulate myself as I'm full of wind as my wife says lol?
🤣🤣 thanks Thane! 👍
@13:37 In the words of Devo "Peek a Boo"
Great video was that you who farted?! Also did the guy at your window who walks by and is stood at the window looking in see you dancing lol
At 6:02 it's a forbidden sausage :D
Butyl tape is incredible - it never sets, and always remains sticky!
I had no idea what that thing was until I started watching the video.
Seeing the word [fart] in the title, seeing the general shape and color of the thing. I genuinely was expecting some weird electronic version of a whoopee cushion or something. 😂
Not sure if I'm disappointed or relieved to be honest... 🤔
Ngl when I first read the title I thought it was some kind of farting machine
🤣🤣 I would totally buy one of those!
1st class video to watch thank you take care kind regards from me kenneth👍
I have had all sorts of issues with replanting posts. My advice is consider the ca glue with baking soda trick to build up body, or better yet - sugru. You can just make a new post entirely. The problem usually comes once you try to put the screw back in.
Seems to me like epoxy putty, like the miliput he used, would be better since it set's hard instead of being flexible like sugru.
For welding plastics i use a glue called "whurth replast"
Great repair as usual. Who is lurking outside your window at th end??
and aww yeah bish, i found ya Slowther
Solid as a rock oooOOO
😂
Thick superglue with activator is by far the best solution when glueing things like this. Nevertheless, nice job my friend:-)
Thanks Willy! I need to get some of that stuff! 👍
13:36 Looks like you either have a curious neighbor, a curious wife, or a concerned Karen outside.
Im just here for the songs!
🤣🤣 me too! 😬
Methylmethacrylate glue (MMA) is the best solution for plastics, but you should use a gas mask with appropriate filter and work only outdoors.
For broken plastics, I always tape the break with labels from clothing (with MMA) for reinforcement.
Glues containing solvents should also not be stored in the living area. Even cyanoacrylate glue is stored in my basement away from food.
For ABS plastic, you can also use acetone-based glue. Most of the classic 2K adhesives have big problems with plastics.
Cyanoacrylate glue is not my favorite, especially when it comes to durability and I have only had bad experiences with plastics.
That Indonesian Rupiah conversion at the start was so ransom, Steve.
Lost Boys Soundtrack to test a speaker. KUDOS to you, Sir! #ThouShalyNotFall
Great job mate 👍 👏 so enjoy your videos 📹 👍 please keep them coming 🙏 👍 and here to help get your videos 📹 😉 out to everyone to enjoy 😉 😀 cheers
Thanks Roger! 👍 😁