How to Replace the Wing Tip Ear Hooks on Beats Fit Pro Earbuds?

If your Beats Fit Pro wireless Bluetooth noise-canceling earbuds have a broken or loose ear hook wing tip due to wear and tear or accidental damage, this DIY at-home repair guide will restore its functionality. Before starting this repair, ensure that the device is powered off and disconnected from any external power source.

Repair Difficulty

Moderate: Requires 30-40 minutes to complete, plus 24 hours for the cold press glue to cure.

This repair involves the careful handling of sharp tools, small parts, controlled heating, and precise gluing. There is no need for advanced tools, soldering, or technical skills. With a bit of patience and attention to detail, most users can complete the DIY wing tip replacement at home.

Replacement Parts You’ll Need

• A replacement Beats Fit Pro ear hook wing tip. Choose the correct color and side for your earbuds from the drop-down menus below.

 

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Tools that You’ll Need

• Philips 1.5 mm Screwdriver
• Nylon Spudger
• Precision Tweezers
• Heat Gun
• Isopropyl Alcohol
• Cold Press Glue
• Heat-Proof Anti-Static Rubber Work Mat
  

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Step-by-Step Guide to Replacing Your Beats Fit Pro Rubber Ear Hook Wing Tips

Here is a step-by-step DIY repair guide for replacing the rubber ear hook wing tip on your Beats Fit Pro earbuds.

Step 1: Apply Heat to Remove Adhesive

1.1 Power off the earbuds and apply gentle heat (≈180 °C) along the seam to soften the adhesive holding the wing tip in place.

1.2 Gently pull the two halves of the earbud apart. You can apply more heat to soften the adhesive further.

Step 2: Separate the Two Housing Halves

2.1 Separate the two halves of the earbud using a nylon spudger. Use a little bit of isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab to clean the surface if you fail to get a good grip.

2.2 Do not pull too hard, as two fragile cables are attached to both halves of the housing.

Step 3: Disengage the 2 Internal Cables Without Pulling on Them Too Hard

3.1 Remove any leftover adhesive along the seam using the nylon spudger.

3.2 The first cable is under the black cover.

3.3 The second cable is screwed to the board.

Step 4: Remove the Screw

4.1 Remove the screw holding the housing together using a Philips 1.5mm screwdriver and safely store it within the slots provided in the blue rubber work mat. You can apply a bit of heat to loosen the adhesive.

Step 5: Separate the Damaged Ear Hook Wing Tip

5.1 Use the nylon spudger to loosen the damaged ear hook wing tip from the housing. Apply a little bit of heat to soften the adhesive.

5.2 Press down and forward on the plastic piece to dislodge the small metal shield at the back, unclipping the damaged ear hook wing tip.

5.3 Remove any leftover adhesive with heat, a nylon spudger, and precision tweezers. Clean the surface thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol.

Step 6: Install the New Rubber Ear Hook Wing Tip

6.1 There are two ways of installing the ear hook wing tip on your Beats Fit Pro earbuds. The first is to align the new wing tip with the earbud, ensuring it sits flush with the housing. Then press down and back to clip it into place.

6.2 The second is to install the ear hook wing tip from the other side. Apply a little bit of heat to the plastic housing next to the microphone.

6.3 Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the internal components out of the way.

6.4 Remove the small metal clip holding the damaged rubber ear hook wing tip in place and store it safely. Be careful not to tear the fragile ribbon connected to the microphone.

6.5 Clean the surface using isopropyl alcohol on a cotton swab.

6.6 Apply a thin line of cold press glue, and press the new ear hook wing tip into place, ensuring that it sits flush with the surface.

6.7 Install the screw with the Phillips 1.5mm screwdriver so that the new ear hook wing tip is held in place.

6.8 Using the precision tweezers, insert the small metal clip so that its hooks sit against the plastic of the new ear hook wing tip. Be careful not to tear the ribbons connected to the microphone.

Step 7: Reassembling Your Beats Fit Pro Wireless Earbuds

7.1 Place the internal components of the earbud back into place using the precision tweezers. Don’t push on the microphone itself, but only on the plastic housing where the microphone sits. You can use a bit of heat to soften the old adhesive and stretch it back into place.

7.2 Clean the edges of the plastic housing using isopropyl alcohol.

7.3 Apply a thin line of cold press glue around the microphone and the screw to hold everything in place.

7.4 Reattach the two halves of the earbud.

7.5 Before the cold press glue cures, make sure the button is working and securely placed within the plastic housing.

7.6 Secure the earbuds in place using plastic clamps, rubber bands, or plastic cling wrap until the cold press glue cures.

Congratulations! Your Beats Fit Pro is Ready to Use

You’ve successfully replaced the ear hook wing tip on your Beats Fit Pro wireless Bluetooth noise-canceling earbuds. Wait 24 hours for the new adhesive to cure before powering on the device and testing the audio.

If you found this guide helpful and would like to try your hand at DIY gadget repair, check out our store for essential tools and spare parts. You can also check out our at-home earbuds repair guides for other popular brands, including Bose and Sony.

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