Xbox One Stereo Headset Microphone Replacement

Introduction

This guide has only a few simple steps to get to the microphone. However, soldering is required to fully detach the microphone from the headset and install a replacement. Please refer to the soldering technique guide for instructions on soldering and desoldering.

What you need

Step 1 Microphone

Xbox One Stereo Headset Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 1, image 1 of 3

Xbox One Stereo Headset Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 1, image 2 of 3

Xbox One Stereo Headset Microphone Replacement, Microphone: step 1, image 3 of 3

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry out the rubber stopper at the base of the boom.

Edit

Step 2

Remove the single 6 mm flathead #2.0 screw exposed after removing the rubber stopper.

Edit

Step 3

Lift the joint of the boom up and over its pivot point to separate the microphone from the headset.

Edit

Step 4

Xbox One Stereo Headset Microphone Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

Using the flat end of the metal spudger, pry the back plate off the boom.
The back plate is glued to the boom and must be removed gently.
When re-installing, apply a few drops of super glue to hold it in place.

Edit

Step 5

Pull the back plate off the boom.

Edit

Step 6

Using the flat end of the plastic spudger, gently pry the microphone out of its casing.
Desolder the two wires from the back of the microphone. For instructions on how to solder and desolder, please see the soldering technique guide.
The white wire connects to the positive node, which is indicated with a "+" on the microphone.