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Apple EarPods Disassembly

What you need

    1. Apple EarPods Disassembly, Tools You Need: step 1, image 1 of 2 Apple EarPods Disassembly, Tools You Need: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • X-ACTO Knife

      • Tweezer

      • Triangle Paddle

      • Alcohol

      • Cotton Swabs

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    2. Apple EarPods Disassembly, Opening Earpod: step 2, image 1 of 2 Apple EarPods Disassembly, Opening Earpod: step 2, image 2 of 2
      • Using a triangle paddle, apply sufficient pressure to get in-between the opening section

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    3. Apple EarPods Disassembly, Cleaning Inside and Out: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Soak one side of a cotton swab with alcohol

      • Clean inner and outer pod using swab soaked in alcohol

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    4. Apple EarPods Disassembly, Cleaning the Speaker Cone: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Carefully clean the speaker cone using cotton swab

      • Once clean, reattach the earbud

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    5. Apple EarPods Disassembly, Removing the Grill: step 5, image 1 of 2 Apple EarPods Disassembly, Removing the Grill: step 5, image 2 of 2
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      • Carefully remove grill out of both earbuds using tweezers

      • Take precautions not to bend grill excessively

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    6. Apple EarPods Disassembly, Grill Polishing: step 6, image 1 of 1
      • Clean grill with cotton swab soaked in alcohol

      • Remove any build up of wax or sweat

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    7. Apple EarPods Disassembly, Placing Grill Back: step 7, image 1 of 2 Apple EarPods Disassembly, Placing Grill Back: step 7, image 2 of 2
      • Once the grill is clean, place the grill back inside of the apple earbuds

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow Step 7, Step 4 and Step 2 instructions in reverse order.

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When I re assemble they won’t stay closed. Do I glue them back together?

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