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Edit by Tobias Isakeit

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[* black] Inside, the first thing to catch our eye is adhesive. Guess that's why Nothing made the ear (1) only ''partly'' transparent—adhesive is not very pleasing, and they know it!
-[* black] The second point of interest is a button cell battery, similar to what we found in the [guide|127551|AirPods Pro|new_window=true] and the [link|https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Samsung+Galaxy+Buds+Pro+Teardown/140125%7C|Galaxy Buds Pro|new_window=true].
+[* black] The second point of interest is a button cell battery, similar to what we found in the [guide|127551|AirPods Pro|stepid=247983|new_window=true] and the [guide|140125|Galaxy Buds Pro|new_window=true].
[* black] As long as this is not a custom cell, this might be a good sign for replaceability.
[* black] In order to continue, we need to disconnect the in-ear portion from the stem. And it looks like we're lucky with adhesive for once ...
[* black] This red glob glues a tiny press-fit connector to its socket and prevents it from accidentally disconnecting during a fall.
[* black] With delicacy, and without any heating or tearing, we manage to maneuver our tweezers around the adhesive and disconnect the flex cable. ''Huzzah!''