Beats Solo3 Ear pad replacement (How to)

In this video we explain how to replace the ear pads of the Beats headphones Solo 3.
The process is pretty simple and can be completed in under 20 minutes.
First re remove the original eardads, which are glued to the ear cups. Use a flat blade screwdriver or a butterknife to do this. Carefully squeeze and wiggle into the glue, which holds the ear pads in position.
Next we have to remove the leftover glue and residue from the ear cup. Use some rubbing alcohol to remove the majority of it.
When installing the new ear pads, make sure to first identify which ear pad goes on which side! The ear pad for the right ear cup has a little cutout on the bottom, which is for the USB port.
Also practice to hit the two small plastic pins on the ear cup with the two holes located on the new ear pads.
Now remove the backing paper on the earned, line the ear pad up with the ear cup and firmly press it on.
Now repeat the process with the second ear cup and we are already done!
Good luck!

[@MegaSafetyFirst]

These ear pads on Amazon: (other color options available) amzn.to/3JrvwSQ (Associates link)

[@iwant2usethis]

Thanks! Great instructions. I'm looking to purchasing new pads and giving it a go. Your instructions should come in handy

[@donnafaye17]

Excellent instructions and I was able to do this on the first try. Thank you so much!

[@mgurrieri61]

Even though i use these as a back up pair now (replaced with Sony WH-1000XM) I had to replace the ear pads. The sound is nowhere as good as the Sonys but ok for temporary use. Thanks for the video, easy replace!

[@mo7256]

Thank you very much, the video was really helpful!

[@69OVERDOSE69]

Thanks for sharing this! I have to ask you about the quality of those? Are those good as original?

[@kooikerhondje6620]

They are :) I have my pair with me for 5 years now and they've gone through a lot haha still work like a charm and are my everyday choice to listen to anything

[@chaunceymontez]

Great job and thank you for your time

[@Rage1732]

The “scraper” is also meant to remove the damaged pads so you don’t damage the headphones.

[@BoozeRevooze]

Thank you for making this video!!!

[@abbywhite5966]

super easy to follow, thanks!

[@cueper4712]

Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing

[@1commonsense934]

Nice video..thank you

[@maratnahimana]

Thanks again !

[@bobskaftfeld5611]

Replaced the ear pads and now theres no power? They won’t turn on?

[@inspire2aspirehk]

Thank you

[@dtitan1993]

How long did these lasts before falling apart?

[@lifewithlyriccc_]

prob a few months

[@kooikerhondje6620]

The adhesive strips are the same as the ones that were originally on there when you buy them new. I had my old pads for years so, if I did everything correctly, I see no reason why this wouldn't last as long :)

[@Tzaddi15]

Thats clearly a prying tool but thanks for the tutorial.

[@Thamechanicguy]

It’s a flathead

[@Valintynee]

What happens if I accidentally break the pins?

[@Salia73]

I broke one off. Still had one pin remaining to help align the new ear pad so it wasn’t too terrible. Wouldn’t know to look at them now.

[@bynxtypebeat]

@@Salia73does ur headphones still work

[@Salia73]

@@bynxtypebeat they work fine

[@bynxtypebeat]

@@Salia73 i debating if i should buy the studio pro’s at best buy cuz they on sale, and the quality and audio isnt to far off but you can forsure hear the bass like a mini studio session but it sounds super good the bass forsure to the mids and high hats. but i still have my 2016 solo 3’s going strong. i do need to replace the ear cups but i dont really see the need to if the quality on them isnt bad at all really, but the studio pros sale sounds like a deal to me. i’d have 2 beat headphones which i taken care of as you can tell.

[@charlesbaker2206]

Crazy

[@DRTREY-qf4iz]

I just got these for a birthday present & I couldn’t be more disappointed. The sound is very disappointing. The ear pads are too tight for grown man ears. Very sad.

[@joeburrows6]

That just says you have not got these at all kid. I have bang an olivson head phones so I tried these and you get the best bass ever. So stop lying broke ass.

[@DRTREY-qf4iz]

@@joeburrows6 nah it says that you have little boy ears! I do have them. Brand new in box. Sound isn’t close to Bose QC 35. You little broke ass beeee itch!

[@Thamechanicguy]

And solos aren’t meant for gig ears dude that’s why they are cheaper