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Outer Shell Removal

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  1. Outer Shell Removal, Reposition the head strap: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Outer Shell Removal, Reposition the head strap: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Rotate the head strap forward as far as it will go.

  2. Outer Shell Removal, Unplug the All-In-One Cable: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Outer Shell Removal, Unplug the All-In-One Cable: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Unplug the All-In-One Cable from your headset.

  3. Outer Shell Removal, Remove the All-In-One Cable: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Outer Shell Removal, Remove the All-In-One Cable: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Outer Shell Removal, Remove the All-In-One Cable: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the All-In-One Cable from the cable guides along the left side of the head strap.

    • During reassembly, connect the All-In-One Cable to the headset before routing it through the cable guides. This will ensure it has the right amount of slack.

  4. Outer Shell Removal, Remove the top strap: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Outer Shell Removal, Remove the top strap: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Separate the top strap from itself where the Velcro secures it.

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    • Peel back the Velcro securing the rear of the top strap.

    • Feed the top strap out through the head strap to partially remove it.

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    • Feed the top strap through the clip near the front of headset to fully remove it.

  7. Outer Shell Removal, Remove the front side foam pads: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Outer Shell Removal, Remove the front side foam pads: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Outer Shell Removal, Remove the front side foam pads: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Peel off both front side foam pads to uncover the speaker wires.

  8. Outer Shell Removal, Remove the two rubber spacers: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Outer Shell Removal, Remove the two rubber spacers: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Outer Shell Removal, Remove the two rubber spacers: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of your spudger to pry out the two rubber spacers next to the headphone screws.

    • Be careful not to accidentally pry any of the speaker wires under the rubber spacer.

  9. Outer Shell Removal, Disconnect the speaker wires: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Outer Shell Removal, Disconnect the speaker wires: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Outer Shell Removal, Disconnect the speaker wires: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of your spudger to pry up and disconnect both the left and right headphone speaker wires.

  10. Outer Shell Removal, Remove the head strap: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Outer Shell Removal, Remove the head strap: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 12.1 mm screws (one on each side) securing the head strap to the headset.

    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the following screws securing the head strap to the headset:

    • Four 3.9 mm screws (two on each side)

    • Two 4.1 mm screws (one on each side)

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    • Remove the two plastic spacers underneath the previously removed Torx T6 screw.

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    • Thread the headphone speaker wires out through both ends of the head strap.

  13. Outer Shell Removal, Remove the outer shell: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Outer Shell Removal, Remove the outer shell: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Outer Shell Removal, Remove the outer shell: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • The four screws securing the outer shell are covered with black stickers. If the stickers are difficult to remove, simply press your T6 Torx driver through them.

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    • Use a T6 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 3.9 mm screws (two on top, two on bottom) securing the outer shell to the headset.

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    • Insert an opening pick into the seam between the two halves of the outer shell.

    • Slide the opening pick through the seam to dislodge the clips securing it to the headset.

    • Only insert the opening pick as far as necessary. There are ribbon cables underneath the outer shell.

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    • Continue sliding the opening pick through each seam until all clips have been dislodged.

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    • Carefully slide each half of the outer shell off of the sensor array.

    • Be careful not to snag any of the ribbon cables underneath.

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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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