Sony WF-1000XM3 Repair Help: Learn How to Fix It Yourself.

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Released in August 2018, the Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds are marketed as high-end, stylish earbuds with industry-leading noise cancellation. Although outclassed by its successor, the WF-1000XM4, the WF-1000XM3 offers hands free calls, a touch panel for on-ear controls, and digital upscaling for compressed music files.

The Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds range between $120–$205 USD. A known issue of these earbuds is that due to Windows' Power Saving Feature, when connected to a PC they disconnect after 30 seconds to 1 minute of no sound. Therefore, every time they disconnect, they need to be manually reconnected.

The Sony WF-1000XM3 uses its model number in its name: WF-1000XM3. The model number is printed inside of the lid's hinge. These earbuds have a "bucket-shaped" charging case with the copper colored lid. The earbuds themselves are pill-shaped and have a small socket set screw in the center of them next to the Sony logo.

The Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds come in two colors: Black and Platinum Silver

Weight:
- Earbud: 8.5 g
- Case: 77g
- NOT WATERPROOF
Connectivity:
- Bluetooth® 5.0
- Range: ~30 ft (10 m)
Audio (Each Earbud):
- 6 mm, dome type (CCAW Voice coil)
- Togglable noise cancelling (NC)
- On-ear volume controls
- DSEE HX Digital music upscaling
Battery:
- Battery charge time = ~1.5 hours
- Battery life with continuous communication time = max 4 hour (NC ON) / max 4.5 hours (NC OFF)
- Battery life during waiting time = max 9 hours (NC ON) / max 15 hours (NC OFF)
- Battery life with continuous music playback = max 6 hours (NC ON) / max 8 hours (NC OFF)
- USB-C® charging port on the back of the charging case