If you’re an owner of a Bose left earbud, you might have experienced a frustrating situation where your earbud doesn’t charge. A dead earbud is not only inconvenient, but it also affects the sound quality and reduces the lifespan of the earbuds.

In this article, we’ll explore the possible causes of why your Bose left earbud not charging and provide you with solutions to help you fix the problem.

Important Information:

Early Issue: If you have just bought your Bose earbuds and facing issue of not charging, it is necessary to see the process in the Bose earbud manual. Otherwise if you see that you are following the proper process, it is good to return them, by contacting Bose, ask for replacement.

Late Problems: It is important to mention here that the life span of Bose Earbuds is 2 years, after that they will surely start to cause issue, in average cases it is seen that the bose earbuds starts to cause issues between 8th month to 14th month after purchase, in this case you can either claim warranty or can repair them yourself. After 12 months the warranty ends, in this case either try to fix them yourself or buy new headphone or earbuds.

It important to mention that bose offers only 1 year of warranty. Bose says in the warranty that they won’t cover any problems that happen because you didn’t use it right, or just from regular wear and tear, or if something outside caused it. Also, if you try to fix it yourself or change it, the warranty won’t work anymore.

If Bose agrees to help you, they’ll do one of three things:

  • Fix it with new or used parts
  • Give you a new or used device that’s the same
  • Give you some money back if you return the product

But, you need to show them a receipt to prove you bought it before you can ask for help. If you don’t have the receipt, they might not help you.

Also, remember that you can’t give the warranty to someone else if you sell the device. Only the person who bought it or got it as a gift can use the warranty. You can’t give the warranty to someone else if you sell the device.

What is Causing the Problem?

There are few things that may cause bose earbud to not charge and those things are following:

  1. The Charger (charging cable and adopter) is not working fine or not compatible with your bose earbuds.
  2. The earbuds are loosely placed in the charging case.
  3. The charging case of Bose earbud is not providing enough voltage to earbuds, that can charge them.
  4. The Battery of both the earbuds and the charging case is not fine.
  5. Environmental factors such as exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, or water can also cause Bose left earbuds not to charge.

So these are the causes that you look to find the issue. below are the fixes for each cause.

Bose Left Earbud Not Charging (Fixes)

1. The Charger:

If you are using a different charger (other than Bose), in this case the earbuds might charge for at least 1 to 2 weeks on that charger, then if the charger was providing higher voltage than this can impact the battery of the charging case severely. Also if you charge the charging case with earbuds in it, then the earbuds battery will also get some share of impact.

In this case, the battery of the earbuds or the charging case need to be replaced (the replacement process is mentioned below), and after replacement always use the compatible charging setup.

However if you were already using the charger provided by Bose, then there is for sure the problem occurred because of lifespan, the battery longevity of Bose earbuds decreases as user uses more, i.e.; the battery longevity of Bose earbuds is 13 months if a user uses 9-12 hours a day. If you fall in this category, do replace you battery.

2. Cleaning the Earbuds and Charging Case:

Dirty charging contacts can prevent the earbuds from charging correctly.

Read: How to disinfect headphones?

  1. To clean the earbuds and charging case, use a dry cotton swab or a soft-bristled brush to gently clean the charging contacts.
  2. You can also use an alcohol-based cleaner to disinfect the earbuds and charging case.

Check the charging cable and port to make sure they’re clean and undamaged. You can use a different charging cable or port to check if the issue is with the cable or port.

3. Charging the Earbuds using Alternate Methods:

You can try charging your earbuds using an alternate charging method such as using a USB port on your computer or a portable charger.

4. Replacing the Earbud Battery or Charging:

If none of the troubleshooting steps mentioned above have solved the issue, you might need to replace the earbud battery or charging case. You can contact Bose customer support or visit a service center to get your earbuds battery replaced.

How to fix Bose left earbud not charging

Conclusion:

In conclusion, a Bose left earbud not charging can be caused by several factors such as battery issues, charging issues, connectivity issues, environmental factors, and user error.

By following the troubleshooting steps mentioned above, you can fix most of the charging issues. However, if none of the troubleshooting steps work, you might need to replace the earbud battery or charging case.

Oliver Dules
Oliver Dules
In the world of audio technology, there are individuals who not only understand the nuances of headphones and earbuds but also possess the expertise to solve a myriad of problems that users encounter. Oliver Dules is one such luminary in this field, armed with six years of valuable experience and a remarkable journey that has taken him through industry giants like JBL, Skullcandy, and Samsung. Oliver Dule's exceptional skills go beyond the realm of troubleshooting; he has also contributed to the design of headphones, and he currently holds a pivotal role at Samsung, where he continues to shape the future of audio technology.