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Audio Technica ATH-AD500 Right Headphone Cable Replacement

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  1. Audio Technica ATH-AD500 Right Headphone Cable Replacement, Speaker Assembly: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the ear pads by peeling them away from the grill.

  2. Audio Technica ATH-AD500 Right Headphone Cable Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Remove all four 1cm screws on the inside of the headphone using a #1 Phillips head.

  3. Audio Technica ATH-AD500 Right Headphone Cable Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the speaker from the grill by pulling it out.

    • Remove the speaker carefully so you do not rip the wires out.

  4. Audio Technica ATH-AD500 Right Headphone Cable Replacement, Right Headphone Cable: step 4, image 1 of 2 Audio Technica ATH-AD500 Right Headphone Cable Replacement, Right Headphone Cable: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the wires by de-soldering both the red and yellow wires using the soldering iron and desoldering wick. If you need assistance, reference How To Solder and Desolder Connections.

    • The areas where you soldered will be hot so let the soldered joints cool for before handling again.

  5. Audio Technica ATH-AD500 Right Headphone Cable Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Audio Technica ATH-AD500 Right Headphone Cable Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • Connect the the new red and yellow wires by re-soldering the wires using the soldering iron. If you need assistance, reference How To Solder and Desolder Connections.

    • The areas where you soldered will be hot so let the soldered joints cool for before handling again.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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3 Comments

Where can i buy a replacement cable? Cant seem to find it anywhere.

Stefan Rasmussen - Reply

Way late, but I would second information about finding a replacement cable.

Mateo Gomez - Reply

Hey guys, if any of you managed to find the correct cable I would like to know :) I want to fix my A900Xs

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