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Introduction
This guide will walk you through tearing down the Sony WH-1000 XM5 headphones in order to access the Motherboard located in the left earcup. Accessing this board will allow you to replace the entire board or replace individual components on it.
Step 4 to removing the motherboard requires desoldering 2 wires. Please wear safety glasses and take caution when handling a hot soldering iron. For guidance on soldering refer to the [guide|750|How To Solder and Desolder Connections|new_window=true] guide for more information.
Before beginning, make sure to power off your phone completely and disconnect from any external power source.