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Razer Megalodon – Virtual 7.1 Surround Sound USB Gaming Headset Microphone Boom Replacement

What you need

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    • Remove the left ear cushion by rotating it counterclockwise as far as possible.

    • Pull the cushion upwards to remove it from the device.

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    • Remove the six 6 mm screws around the speaker housing.

    • Although it is only possible to reassemble this piece one way, you can save yourself some trouble by making a mark that lines up the speaker housing with the ear cup.

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    • Remove the three 6 mm screws on the inside of the ear cup.

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    • There are two wires going into the boom. One powers the LED lights and the other goes to the microphone. Each wire has two smaller ones in them.

    • Cut both wires, strip the shielding, solder the new wires together, and wrap them in electrical tape or use heat shrink. Be sure to insulate the wires from each other.

    • The two sets of wires are different colors, so you can figure out which wire powers the LEDs and which goes to the microphone.

Conclusion

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

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