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Razer Kraken Ultimate Power/Connection Cable Replacement

Introduction

Guide to replace the cable that powers and connects the headset to the user's computer or gaming console. These cables may fray after long periods of use or break after being mishandled and need to be replaced. See our troubleshooting guide.

Make sure to completely unplug your headset before attempting this guide. As well as working on an anti-static surface.

What you need

  1. Razer Kraken Ultimate Power/Connection Cable Replacement, Ear Pads: step 1, image 1 of 3 Razer Kraken Ultimate Power/Connection Cable Replacement, Ear Pads: step 1, image 2 of 3 Razer Kraken Ultimate Power/Connection Cable Replacement, Ear Pads: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Grab the ear piece from one of the sides and lightly pull it outwards.

    • Ideally, do not pull the ear piece directly away from the speaker; it may damage the piece.

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    • Once you have taken off one side, you can then remove the whole piece by slowly prying the pad away from the headphones.

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    • Repeat steps on the other side.

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    • Remove the four 10 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the right speaker.

    • Be sure the device is unplugged before attempting to remove any of the screws.

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    • Remove the 10 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the left speaker.

    • Note that one of the screws is hidden behind the product information sticker. Use your screw driver to punch a hole in the sticker.

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    • To fully detach the speakers cut the wires as close as possible to the connection point, leaving plenty of room to solder the new speaker on.

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  8. Razer Kraken Ultimate Power/Connection Cable Replacement, Microphone: step 7, image 1 of 3 Razer Kraken Ultimate Power/Connection Cable Replacement, Microphone: step 7, image 2 of 3 Razer Kraken Ultimate Power/Connection Cable Replacement, Microphone: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the two 10 mm Phillips #00 screws securing the microphone.

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  9. Razer Kraken Ultimate Power/Connection Cable Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Gently pry the bottom connection away from the casing with the iFixit opening tool.

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    • Pull the microphone down and out of the casing.

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    • Open up the casing the microphone retracks into.

    • Cut the cable as close to the microphone as possible, leaving behind enough to solder the new microphone to.

    • The casing the microphone if removed correctly in the previous step is easily opened by hand

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  12. Razer Kraken Ultimate Power/Connection Cable Replacement, Motherboard: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the two 6 mm Phillips #00 screws that secure the motherboard.

    • One of the screws is located near where many cables connect; take care not to disconnect them.

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  13. Razer Kraken Ultimate Power/Connection Cable Replacement: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Gently lift the motherboard from the case, with care not to damage any of the connected cables.

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    • There are two ribbon cables that must be removed.

    • To remove these cables pull the gray connecting piece out about 0.5mm to unlock the cable.

    • Then simply pull the cable out.

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    • Repeat previous step with second cable.

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    • Once screws are removed and ribbon cables are disconnected, lift the motherboard out.

    • Some wire connections are secured to the motherboard with hot glue. To completely remove the motherboard all wires must be disconnected. Removing such connections goes beyond the scope of this guide.

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    • After unscrewing the motherboard, gently pull it away from the headset and turn it over.

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    • Grab your tweezers and focus your attention on the white connector. Pictured on the right of the motherboard. This is the cable.

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    • Press in on the two tabs on the sides of the box, while using your tweezers to push the cable out of its port, disconnecting it.

    • The two tabs are indentations on the sides of the top face of the box.

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Conclusion

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

Author

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Lincoln Karle

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4 Comments

where do i get the replacement cable?

BE YT - Reply

Yes, I also want to know where to get the cable from.

Uwe Keim - Reply

I know that Kraken line that have USB connection, have two types. Plug (as described on this guide) and 5-pin Welded wire.
Anyone knows what Kraken models have the Plug wire? and if the Kraken V2 7.1 have the same kind of wire of this guide?

Thank you!

Diego Mayoral Umbelino - Reply

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