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If your Sony WH-1000XM4's earmuff doesn't want to stay attached anymore, it means that your headphone's swivel is broken and needs to be replaced. This guide will show you how to replace your headphone swivel for the Sony WH-1000XM4. Before beginning, make sure to power off the headphones and disconnect from any external power source.
Right and Left side steps are separated, for left side jump to step 13, for right side follow steps 1-12 and common steps 19-25.
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Using an opening tool, pry off the right ear muff and remove the underlying foam.
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Remove the four silver screws on right side of the headphones using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
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Flip the headphones.
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Lift up and flip the right ear cup cover.
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Detach the ribbon cable connecting the backplate to the right ear.
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Detach the yellow thermal sensor ribbon cable from the motherboard.
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Disconnect the white ribbon cable.
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Detach the data/pwr connector from the motherboard using an opening tool.
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Remove the two screws from the motherboard using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
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Move the data/pwr cable from the inside of the board to the outside.
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Remove the data/ pwr connector from board.
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On the right ear, rotate the motherboard and remove the two screws from the hinge using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
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On the right ear, lift the hinge and push it out.
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Using an opening tool, pry off the left ear muff and remove the underlying foam.
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Remove the four silver screws on left side of the headphones using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
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Flip the headphones.
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Lift up and flip the left ear cup cover.
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On the left ear, detach the ribbon cable attaching the nfc from the back panel to the motherboard.
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On the left ear, remove the two screws from the hinge using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
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On the left ear, lift the hinge and push it out.
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Remove the black hinge piece from the data/ pwr cable.
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Using a screwdriver, remove the rubber band.
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Use an opening tool to remove the cover.
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Remove the two screws from the swivel using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.
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Push out the metal bit from the swivel piece using a spudger.
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Pull out the metal bit.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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really helpful, thank you! my swivel snapped. I started from Step 18 and removed the cover halfway. re-inserted the swivel then locked the metal bit back. i don't have the replacement piece and it will snap again if twisted too far, but this works for now. thanks!!
Here are a few suggestions:
1) Do a google search for 'sony headphones wh1000xm4 replacement plastics'
2) SONY Replacement Parts Website (what they offer) I found at this site.
3) Joe's SONY WH-1000XM4 Repair Parts I found at this site.
- The individual part you needed is offered along with a replacement metal clip.⏎
4) Check eBay - Currently (2/9/24) I see the part you need along with the two piece that attaches from the swivel joint to the speaker for about $11.99 USD
I hear a creaking sound on my left earcup and have tried everything to remove it (tape, lube, opening the sides up) but to no avail. Should I do this guide and check if the creaking is in the hinge part? Thanks.
ok, got it all off!.....how do i put on a replacement?
i got the headphone part off of encompass (sony's official part store)
