Xbox One Stereo Headset Microphone Replacement

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Steps:

  1. Use the flat end of a spudger to pry out the rubber stopper at the base of the boom.
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  3. Remove the single 6 mm flathead #2.0 screw exposed after removing the rubber stopper.
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  5. Lift the joint of the boom up and over its pivot point to separate the microphone from the headset.
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  7. Using the flat end of the metal spudger, pry the back plate off the boom.
  8. The back plate is glued to the boom and must be removed gently.
  9. When re-installing, apply a few drops of super glue to hold it in place.
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  11. Pull the back plate off the boom.
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  13. Using the flat end of the plastic spudger, gently pry the microphone out of its casing.
  14. Desolder the two wires from the back of the microphone. For instructions on how to solder and desolder, please see the soldering technique guide.
  15. The white wire connects to the positive node, which is indicated with a "+" on the microphone.
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