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Latest post 01-12-2010 3:55 AM by Jandyt. 3 replies.
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  • 01-09-2010 4:42 PM

    • Astra
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    4x Faulty Beocom 6000 Mk1 - Lots of Questions

    Hi.  I have 4 faulty Mk1 Beocom 6000s with the metal loop style charging bases.  3 have a non functioning settings button, the other will not connect to a base station.  I have read through posts on here and found out that these can be upgraded to Mk2s (p/n 3455103), fixing the issues I'm having.  However, I no longer need the phones and therefore I am investigating options: 

    • Sell them as is - would they sell?
    • Fix them and sell them - is it worth my while?
       
    How easy is the upgrade to do?  I'm pretty technically minded, so feel comfortable doing it, but just need a bit of guidance - i.e. how do I open them?  Also, does anyone know the current price of the upgrade kit?  Can I mail order them from somewhere?  My nearest B&O dealer is about 35miles away, so would like to avoid collecting if possible.
     
    Also - how do I know if the base will still charge the phone after upgrading?  I have no idea what software version they are running.  Is it possible to tell by visual inspection of the base unit?

    If I opt to selling faulty, is there any way I can remove the stored contacts on the 3 where the settings button doesn't work?

    I have not seen any with the metal loop bases on ebay - are these less desirable that the pyramid base versions?
     
    Any advice would be much appreciated.  Thanks. Beer
  • 01-11-2010 2:49 PM In reply to

    • Jandyt
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    Re: 4x Faulty Beocom 6000 Mk1 - Lots of Questions

    Hi Astra.
    Sorry it has taken so long to get a reply.
    Have a look here, it may give you an idea. Do be aware that that post was written 2 years ago. 
    There is a special B&O tool to open them, but I do it with judicial use of cut-up credit cards.

    Andy T.

    Poor me, never win owt!

  • 01-11-2010 5:07 PM In reply to

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    Re: 4x Faulty Beocom 6000 Mk1 - Lots of Questions

    Thanks for the link, I hadn't seen that post before.

    I may just buy one kit first to make sure it all goes ok.  I assume I need to remove the 2 torx screws under the battery and prise it all apart?  Also - will it be obvious where those small parts in the kit need fitting?

    Does anyone on here sell the kits?

  • 01-12-2010 3:55 AM In reply to

    • Jandyt
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    Re: 4x Faulty Beocom 6000 Mk1 - Lots of Questions

    Don't use a screw driver to prise it apart, you will spoil the case.
    To the best of my knowledge, the kits are only available from B&O dealers.

    Andy T.

    Poor me, never win owt!

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