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This guide details how to replace the battery in the Astro A50 2014 headset. Because the A50’s battery is a lithium-ion, it will eventually burn out after a couple years of average use. However, there’s nothing to fear as a replacement battery is only $30 and, with a soldering iron and a screwdriver, you can replace it yourself.
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To begin, remove the foam cushions from each earpiece by gently pulling the cushion away from the housing.
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Use a small Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the 4 screws.
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After setting aside the black plastic covers, use the screwdriver again to remove the two screws.
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Identify the foam inner covers and peel back the upper corners of each foam to expose and remove the screws beneath.
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Gently fold aside the speaker assembly to expose the internals of the earpiece. Use caution to avoid damaging the black wires.
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Remove the four screws marked in red to release the faceplate on the outside of the headset.
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Turn the earpiece over, and expose the battery by folding the microphone and cover plate away from the battery housing.
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Desolder battery connections to disconnect the three colored wires from the old battery. Make note of corresponding colors/locations for installation of new battery.
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Carefully remove the old battery by wedging a plastic opening tool or spudger underneath the battery to release the adhesive.
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For reassembly, follow steps 1-4 in reverse order:
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Take care to ensure battery wires are soldered correctly with each color on its corresponding pad.
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Use minimal amounts of adhesive to re-attach the speaker foam to avoid glue making a mess.
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Be sure to test your new battery to make sure the fix succeeded.
Be sure to test your new battery to make sure the fix succeeded.
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Could you post the dimensions of the battery itself? Seems like it's hard to find one that may or may not fit. That or could you recommend where to get a battery?
i'd also like to know where to source the battery
Search for part no: 603443 on Ebay - ~$10 or buy one from Astro for $75
So, which battery is the best replacement for the original? Is it possible to put some bigger batteries inside with some modding?
Battery sizes are mAH, just by a 900 or more and that should do the trick. The actual size of the battery must be identical for a perfect fit and confortable headsets. Just make sure you get the correct voltage and size.
The battery comes with a cable, instead of soldering, can I tie those cables in? Also, what is the best way to remove and reattach foam cushions without damaging them?
