Skullcandy Hesh 3 Auxiliary Port Replacement

ID: 158759

Description: If your Skullcandy Hesh 3 headphones (model...

Steps:

  1. Start by removing the earmuffs on the speaker side with the charging port. Gently pull from any point of the ear cushion, while also holding on to the base of the speaker.
  2. Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all four 4.0 mm screws securing the faceplate.
  3. Remove the faceplate gently without pulling off the wires attached to the speaker and faceplate.
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  5. Use a soldering iron to heat up the solder at the points where the red, yellow, and black battery cables connect until they detach from the board.
  6. Detach the connector on the side of the headphone cup to disconnect the red and black cables (next to the battery cables) from the headphones.
  7. Slide the motherboard out of the headphone cup and flip it over.
  8. Careful that you don't rip any of the remaining soldered connections (like the speaker connections for example.)
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  10. Use tweezers to hold the aux port in place, and use a soldering iron to desolder the aux port points.
  11. Use tweezers to remove the aux port.
  12. Before attaching the new aux port, make sure to clean the previous spot, and remove any residue of adhesive using a connector conditioner and detailing brush.
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