Introduction

Use this guide to replace the earpads of Beats solo 3.

In many situations, the earpads of Beat solo 3 would be broken and smelly after a long time because people often wear them during sports. When people know how to replace the earpads, they can save money and have a better user experience.

What you need

Step 1 Earpads

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Tool used on this step:

Halberd Spudger

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Use a halberd spudger to create a gap between the earpads and the main body.

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Step 2

Peel away the earpads from the headphone earcups.
Be gentle when separating the earpads from the main body. Too much force may damage the main body.

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Step 3

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Remove the black tape with your hands.
Be sure to clean the black tape thoroughly, as uncleaned tape can hinder the adhesive of the new pads.

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Step 4

Spread a thin layer of glue around the grey perimeter of the new earpads.
Don’t put too much glue on or it will spill out and make the earpads dirty.

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Step 5

Install the new pads.
Be sure to position the earpads properly on the earcups before adhering.
The pads may take a minute to stay together, be patient.
Note that the earpads have a specific right and left side. Be sure to match up the side with the charging port to the pad with the depression for that port.