Introduction

Use this guide to replace a battery on the sony WH-1000mx5

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    • Place the edge of an iFixit opening tool under the earpad cushion.

    • Slide it alongside the edge of the cushion until it detaches from the rest of the headphones

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    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the eight screws along the outer inside edge.

    • There should be a piece of grey foam you can simply remove to uncover the centre 4 screws.

    • Flip the headphones to the other side and slow lift up the back plastic cover piece.

    • Gently remove the touch sensor's ribbon cable by pulling it out evenly from the main board.

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    • Disconnect the touch pad.

    • Pull out the battery, then disconnect it.

Conclusion

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

Miranda

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Hey folks, thanks for taking the time to layout this procedure. These headphones are amazing, and this really helps me get my friends onboard.

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