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How to Replace a Damaged Mic-Side (MS) Port on the Sony WH-1000XM4 Bluetooth Headphones (DIY Repair Guide)
Do your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones experience a buzzing sound when Active Noise Cancelation (ANC) is turned on? Can you hear a whooshing sound, often in one earcup, even in a quiet room? If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, the speaker mic/side (MS) port will need to be replaced.
In this DIY repair guide, we show you how to replace the worn-out MS speaker port on the Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones at home with original replacement parts. You will find all the tools that you need for this repair, along with the OEM spares, listed below.
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Repair Difficulty
Easy / Requires 10-20 minutes to complete.
This repair requires you to handle delicate internal cables and precision tweezers carefully, as well as a hot soldering iron. While prior soldering experience will be helpful, it’s not mandatory. With a bit of patience and attention to detail, you can replace the MS port on the speaker driver yourself.
Replacement Parts You’ll Need
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Tools You’ll Need
Before starting the speaker MS port replacement on your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones, it’s essential to gather the proper tools. Using the right tools will help you complete the repair successfully, without damaging delicate internal components, such as wires, ports, and circuit boards. We used the following tools and recommend them for a safe, professional-quality DIY speaker MS port replacement at home.
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Step-by-Step DIY Guide to Replacing the Speaker MS Port on the Sony WH-1000XM4 Headphones at Home
In this detailed DIY repair guide, we show you how to replace the blown speaker MS port on the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones yourself. Follow each step carefully and use the accompanying images as a visual guide to complete the repair with confidence.
Step 1: Remove the Earpad Cushion
1.1. Insert the strong metal pry tool in the gap between the earpad cushion and the earcup, then gently pry up along the edge.
1.2. Remove the foam mesh and store it safely.
Step 2: Extract the Worn-out Speaker MS Port
2.1. Remove the rubber tab using precision tweezers.
2.2. Disconnect the wires from the worn-out MS port using a soldering iron. Make sure the tip of the soldering iron is clean. Press down on the MS port using the soldering iron as you pull up the wires using the tweezers.
Step 3: Install New Speaker MS Port
3.1. Solder the speaker wires to the new MS port. There are 2 small soldering points on the MS port for the positive and negative wires. The positive terminal has a bigger solder point than the negative terminal. That’s the only way to identify which wire connects to which terminal.
3.2. Press the new speaker MS port into the slot provided on the housing and tuck the wires into place.
3.3. Install the rubber tab.
Step 4: Install the Earpad Cushion
4.1. Install the foam mesh.
4.2. Align the clips on the earpad cushion with the slots on the earcup and press down from both sides till you hear them click securely into place.
Congratulations! Your Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless Headphones are Ready to Use
You have successfully replaced the speaker MS port on the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. Check the audio quality, buttons, and Bluetooth pairing to confirm that the device is working properly.
If you found this guide helpful and would like to try your hand at DIY gadget repair, visit our store for essential tools and spare parts. You can also check out our at-home DIY headphones repair guides for other popular brands, including Apple, Beats, Bose, and Sony.
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