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Introduction

If your microphone does not work after troubleshooting, it may need to be replaced. This guide will show the user how to remove a broken microphone and replace it with a new one.

This guide requires desoldering the microphone connectors from a small board. It is easier to desolder and solder connections if you remove the board first. This step is missing from the guide.

Use a soldering iron to carefully desolder the microphone wire connectors from the board. Take care not to overheat the board or nearby components. Soldering produces fumes, so work in a well-ventilated area and avoid inhaling smoke. Always handle the iron carefully, as it can reach extremely high temperatures.

If you’re new to soldering, this How to Solder and Desolder Connections guide is a great reference.

Before you begin the repair, make sure to disconnect your headphones from the audio jack and the charger.

What you need

Step 1 Microphone

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Use your fingers to peel off ear cushion by pinching and pulling off the leather.
Use a Philips #00 head screwdriver to remove three 7.1 mm screws around the speaker.
The housing will come loose.
Gently lift the speaker housing off the ear cup, being careful not to pull on the driver/speaker assembly, which is still connected to a board inside.

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Step 2

Remove the 7.1 mm screw with a Phillips #2 screwdriver to gain access to the microphone.
You may need to pull the wire with the knot out of the way of the screw.

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Step 3

Use a soldering iron to carefully desolder the microphone wire connectors from the board.
Take care not to overheat the board or nearby components.
Insert the new microphone and solder the wires into the correct positions.
Replace the screw that secures the microphone with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.
Pull the excess microphone wire back into the speaker housing.
Hold the microphone neck so that it does not rotate when screwing.

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Step 4

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Position the speaker on the headset so that the screw holes line up. It should click into place.
Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to secure the three screws.
Replace the ear cushion.
Use the plastic opening tool to tuck excess leather inside the headset.