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| === ***Tools & Materials Needed*** === |
| * ***Soldering iron*** (for ribbon cable and jack desoldering/soldering) |
| * ***Solder wick*** (to remove solder cleanly) |
| * ***Solder*** & ***soldering flux*** (for secure electrical connections) |
| * ***Metal spudger*** (for prying apart parts without damage) |
| * ***Plastic spudger*** (optional, useful for delicate internal work) |
| * ***Precision tweezers*** (for lifting cables and components) |
| * ***Wire stripper*** or ***X‑Acto/box cutter knife*** (to prepare cable insulation) |
| * ***Heat source*** (micro-torch, candle, or match) – to burn/enamel coating from headphone wires |
| * ***Adhesive*** (e.g., craft or hot glue) to reattach felt covers securely |
| * ***Replacement audio jack*** (matched to original specs) |
| * ***Safety glasses*** & ***heat-resistant workspace*** (for personal protection) |