Sony WH-1000XM4 Swivel Replacement

Scritto Da: Jian Mejia
  • Commenti: 2
Sony WH-1000XM4 Swivel Replacement

Difficoltà

Moderate

Passi

22

Tempo Necessario

15 - 30 minuti

Introduzione

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.

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    • Using an opening tool, pry off the right ear muff and remove the underlying foam.

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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 both sides of the headphones using a Phillips #000 screwdriver.

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    • Flip the headphones.

    • Lift the back of both sides of the headphones.

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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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    • 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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    • Disconnect the white ribbon cable.

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    • Move the data/pwr cable from the inside of the board to the outside.

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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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    • 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.

    • On the left ear, 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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    • 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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    • Lift up the data/ pwr cable.

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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.

    • Pull out the metal bit.

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    • Remove the old swivel.

Conclusione

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Autore

Jian Mejia

Membro da: 23/08/23

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2 commenti

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!!

jianne -

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

sonnyhung -