Apple AirPods Max Outer Speaker Ear Cup Replacement – Easy DIY Repair Guide

March 29, 2025AirPods

Apple AirPods Max Outer Cup Replacement – Full Repair Guide
Need to replace the outer ear cups on your Apple AirPods Max? Follow this step-by-step guide to restore your headphones to like-new condition!

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Apple AirPods Max Replacement Parts https://www.joesge.com/products/apple-airpods-max-headphones-spare-replacement-repair-parts?variant=39953735319598

Essential repair tools:
Pry Tool – https://www.joesge.com/products/electronic-repair-pry-opening-flexible-metal-gb-5a-tools?variant=32775022247982
50-in-1 Repair Tool Kit – https://www.joesge.com/products/joesge-repair-tool-kit-50-in-1-precision-screwdriver-set-tools?variant=32817393074222
Flat Head 1.5mm Screwdriver – https://www.joesge.com/products/flat-head-1-5mm-thin-strong-screwdriver-pry-repair-tools
Precision Screwdrivers:

P5 1.2mm – https://www.joesge.com/products/beats-by-dre-screwdriver-tool-t5-t2-philips-flat-head-repair-tools

T2 Screwdriver – https://www.joesge.com/products/beats-by-dre-screwdriver-tool-t5-t2-philips-flat-head-repair-tools

T1 Screwdriver – https://www.joesge.com/products/beats-by-dre-screwdriver-tool-t5-t2-philips-flat-head-repair-tools

T3 Screwdriver – https://www.joesge.com/products/beats-by-dre-screwdriver-tool-t5-t2-philips-flat-head-repair-tools

T5 Screwdriver – https://www.joesge.com/products/beats-by-dre-screwdriver-tool-t5-t2-philips-flat-head-repair-tools
Plastic Spudger – https://www.joesge.com/products/nylon-spudger-opening-prober-alignment-ribbon-removal-repair-black-tools?variant=39303214694446

Step-by-Step Repair Process:
Left Speaker Cup Removal:
Remove the earpads (01:11)
Use a SIM card removal tool to disconnect the headband (01:20)
Unscrew and remove the speaker housing (02:04)
Pry off the speaker housing (02:32)
Remove the speaker screws (03:57)
Take out the speaker (04:36)
Unscrew all T1 screws now exposed (04:47)
Remove T3 screws (05:14)
Take off the ribbon shields (05:20)
Disconnect all ribbon cables (05:28)
Remove the Bluetooth board (05:57)
Pry up the speaker ribbon (06:17)
Unscrew the 5 screws underneath the speaker ribbon (06:34)
Pry out the ground wire (07:23)
Carefully remove the ribbon (07:37)
Transfer all removed parts to the new left speaker cup (08:01)

Right Speaker Cup Removal:
Remove the speaker housing (14:05)
Pry out the speaker housing (14:12)
Take out the speaker driver (15:14)
Disconnect the speaker housing ribbon (15:36)
Remove the battery from the speaker housing (16:04)
Disconnect the battery (16:51)
Take out the power board (17:39)
Remove the charger port & microphone (17:54)
Remove the headband jack (19:14)

Reassembly:
Reassemble the right speaker housing
Install both speaker housings onto the headband
Reattach the earpads
Enjoy your fully restored AirPods Max!

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