Learn how to open up your Beats headphones so you can swap out broken parts, fix a loose wire, do a DIY repair, or just marvel at the engineering behind them. Show
If you hear a crackling sound or a dead left/right speaker on your Beats headphones, you may think the only way out is to get rid of them. But Beats headphones aren’t exactly cheap nor disposable for most people. Worse, while there are official repair services from Beats, it can take weeks before you’ll get your headphones back. Even then, you may still end up paying a significant amount of money, which you could use to buy a new pair of headphones instead. That’s why, in this article, you’re going to learn how to open up your Beats headphones to find and fix the problem yourself. By doing so, you’ll save time and money that you’d otherwise spend by using repair services. Let’s dive right in. In This Article
Four Reasons to Take Apart Beats HeadphonesThe thought of opening up electronic products may seem daunting if you haven’t done it before, but it’s not as scary as you think. All you need to do is loosen up some screws, pry out some plastics, and before you know it, you’ve disassembled your headphones. If you’re unsure if this is the right step, here are some of the most common reasons why you may need to open your Beats headphones: Beats headphones with screwdriverAudio issues and diagnosisA crackling sound, a dead speaker may happen for several reasons, but the most common causes are loose wire or faulty speaker units. If you have this issue, you can reconnect the loose wire or replace the faulty speaker unit by disassembling your Beats headphones. Opening up your Beats headphones can also help you narrow down the issue and therefore take the best course of action. Buttons not responding to pressesWearing your Beats every day will eventually wear down the buttons to the point they’re not responsive to presses. Overtime usage can also lead to dust build-up in the crevices of the button, making them stiffer and less responsive. Either way, disassembling your Beats will help you replace the button or clean the dust buildup easier. Faulty batteriesIf you have wireless Beats headphones, faulty batteries may be an issue that you’ll eventually face as you wear them down. Sending away your headphones to repair stores could mean you’ll have to wait in line with other broken-down Beats headphones. This can sometimes go for weeks. However, a faulty battery replacement is one of the easiest repairs that you can DIY quickly at home. Knowing how to disassemble your Beats will allow you to replace the faulty battery with a new one without having to wait for weeks. Plain old curiosityAnother reason to disassemble your Beats is curiosity. Some people are more curious than others. Despite its premium price tag, Beats is the second most popular headphone brand in the U.S., only behind the Apple AirPods. And aside from the raging celebrity endorsements, a lot of it is because of the reputation each Beats headphones hold in the audio industry. If you’re ever wondering how the manufacturers achieve the infamous Beats sound, breaking them open could be a start to figuring out the mechanism behind it. Remember that opening up your Beats headphones will void their warranty and can potentially make the problem worse if not done right. Proceed at your own risk. Tools Needed to Open Up Your Beats HeadphonesBefore you start disassembling your Beats headphones, it’s best to prepare all the necessary tools you’ll need. Having all your tools ready will save you from the hassle of stopping mid-disassembly and losing track of the process. Here are the tools you’ll need for opening up your Beats headphones:
Alternatively, you can get a whole set of electronic repair kits that includes everything you’ll need for disassembling your Beats headphones. Once you’ve got the tools ready, you can start the disassembly process. Each Beats headphones model has a different body construction. Make sure you follow the steps for your specific Beats headphones model. How to Open Up Beats Studio 2.0If you have the Beats Studio 2.0 headphones, you can follow these steps to disassemble them:
Pro tip: If you find it too difficult to pry open some parts of your Beats Studio 2.0, use a heat gun with low/medium temperature to soften up the adhesive. How to Open Up Beats Solo 2 WirelessThe Solo 2 Wireless is easiest to disassemble since you only need a prying tool to get inside the earcups. Follow these steps to open up your Beats Solo 2 Wireless headphones:
Pro tip: Since the Beats Solo 2 & 3 Wireless are mostly plastic, you should use a plastic prying tool to avoid scratches or chips. How to Open Up Beats Solo 3 WirelessThe Solo 3 Wireless has a similar body structure to its predecessor, the Solo 2 Wireless. You can open up your Beats Solo 3 Wireless by following these steps:
Pro tip: You can remove the ear pads and use them as containers for the screws and components during the disassembly process. How to Open Up Powerbeats ProThe Powerbeats Pro is a little bit tricky to take apart due to its smaller form factor, but it’s not impossible. You can follow these steps to disassemble the Powerbeats Pro:
Pro tip: The Powerbeats Pro earbuds use 200 mWh coin cell batteries soldered into the motherboard. Replacement is theoretically possible but can be very challenging and has a high risk of damage. So, if you have problems with your Powerbeats Pro’s charging case or battery, it’s recommended to leave the repair to professionals. ConclusionThere’s always a benefit of finding the root causes of the issue and how to fix it. Whether you want to replace a faulty speaker or simply know the internals, knowing how to open up your Beats headphones will come in handy. If you’re using Beats headphones, let us know the models and the problems you have with them in the comments. We’ll try to help you solve it in our future articles. What do I do if my Beats Solo 3 only work on one ear?It may be that you have half plugged the cable and so the headphone does not receive signals for one side. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you check and make sure the cable jack is fully plugged in. If required, eject the cable and plug it back in properly. Hopefully, it should resolve the issue for you.
Why is the left side of my beats solo 3 not working?You can test to see which issue you need to fix by removing both speakers from your headphones and swapping the sides, if you put the speaker from the non-working side onto the side that works and the speaker works fine, it is the wiring that is the problem, if the speaker does not work, you just need a new speaker.
Why is the right side of my beats solo 3 not working wireless?The right side speaker is not working
Make sure your headphones are powered on and you are at a close proximity to the device. Beat Solo3 headphones may have a Bluetooth range of ~400 feet, but to ensure a connection try to have your device close by.
Why is sound only coming from one side of my beats?Snapping, crackling, popping, or no audio on one side
Check that your audio source is on and working. If your audio source is a computer or laptop, try adjusting the configuration settings. If you still hear distorted sound, try a different audio source and an alternate cable.
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