Introduction
If your Skullcandy Hesh 3 headphones (model S6THW) are having audio issues like static while wired or if the aux port has become damaged, you may need to replace it. This repair guide will show you how to replace the auxiliary port of your Skullcandy Hesh 3 headphones.
Before beginning the repair be sure to check for debris in the aux port. You can easily remove debris with a small dust blower or tooth pick. In addition, make sure to power down the headphones completely and disconnect them from any external power source.
This guide requires soldering. Soldering irons are very hot and have the potential to burn or cause a fire. Please use with caution. If you're unfamiliar with soldering or desoldering or need a refresher, refer to the How to Solder and Desolder a Connection guide.
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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all four 4.0 mm screws securing the faceplate.
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Remove the faceplate gently without pulling off the wires attached to the speaker and faceplate.
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Use a soldering iron to heat up the solder at the points where the red, yellow, and black battery cables connect until they detach from the board.
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Detach the connector on the side of the headphone cup to disconnect the red and black cables (next to the battery cables) from the headphones.
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Slide the motherboard out of the headphone cup and flip it over.
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Use tweezers to hold the aux port in place, and use a soldering iron to desolder the aux port points.
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Use tweezers to remove the aux port.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
