Sony WF-1000XM3 Earbud Battery Replacement

Written By: WyattC
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Sony WF-1000XM3 Earbud Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

If your Sony WF-1000XM3 earphones no longer charge or have a significantly shorter battery life, use this guide to replace the batteries.

Before using this guide, check to see if the charging pins are dirty or damaged. If they are dirty, a small amount of contact cleaner may potentially fix the problem.

Please be aware that because the parts are tiny and delicate, this repair requires some precision. To prevent damage or losing small parts, always work in a clean, brightly lit environment.

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    • Use a spudger to gently pry open the back plate of the earbud.

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    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the two 4 mm screws securing the internal components.

    • Both sides of the earbuds are attached with a ribbon cable. Separate the two halves carefully so as to not tear the cable.

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    • Use a spudger to carefully remove the battery from the earbud's circuit board.

    • When replacing the battery, make sure to keep the same orientation as the old battery and reconnect the battery to the circuit board.

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    • Use a spudger to pry the battery and the metal negative contact from the earbud.

    • The battery and negative contact are secured with double-sided tape, it may take some force to remove them.

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    • Remove the metal negative terminal from the battery.

    • Attach it to the new battery, either through double-sided tape or by placing the new battery and the terminal back into the earbud in the same position it was previously.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Double-check your work to ensure everything is properly reassembled. Test the earbuds to confirm that the new battery is functioning correctly. If the earbud does not power on, recheck the connections and ensure the battery is connected correctly. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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What battery does it take?

Aman Singh -