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| [* black] We kick off disassembly with the most removable, and cleanable, bit: the flexible tips—much like you find on competing models, including [guide|127551|AirPods Pro]. With three different size options, you've got a good chance of finding a set that fits. | |
| - | [* black] Next: hoping |
| + | [* black] Next: hoping to keep it nondestructive, we aim for a likely seam and get slicing with an opening wheel—luckily no heat required! |
| [* icon_note] The plate we peel up has the touch controls mounted to it, but your taps are communicated via spring contacts, so no booby trap cables in sight! | |
| [* black] Inside, we can already spot the glued-in motherboard. Forcing it out seems unwise, so we'll backtrack a bit—and try what has become our standard opening procedure for the generally not-so-repairable earbud category. |