Tutorial How To Repair Replace Bad Torn Up Bose QC35 Headband

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Steps to fix your device.
1. Remove the left earpad
2. Remove the left muff mesh
3. Remove the screws exposed under the mesh
4. Use a plastic pry tool to remove the outside cover
5. Remove the little rubber piece
6. Unsolder all exposed wires
7. Unscrew the holder piece above the outside cover
8. Remove the hinge
9. Unscrew the other R hinge
10. Remove the headband cushion
11. Put on the new headband cushion
12. Put the unit back together
13. Get back to jamming out 🎵
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[@Joesge]

Hello All, We, unfortunately, do not repair these headphones any longer. We do still offer the parts and tools to do the repairs though. Here are the links for the parts and tools for these repairs. Parts: bit.ly/3ivWxvy Tools: bit.ly/2VjnjLB

[@artemis3120]

Damn, I came too late for this! May I ask the reason you're not repairing these anymore??

[@81camillo]

Still

[@samlachance1]

Holy cow. Now I understand why the market is saturated with the "zipper" style replacement bands... I'm lucky I'm good with a soldering iron...

[@basicallyedward]

Same thing here. Just changed the headband of my friends pair QC 35 I

[@_BangDroid_]

Hey I'm also great with a soldering iron over 25 years exp, but this is one job I really can't be bothered doing and it's not even the soldering. Very tedious fiddly job to replace something perishable. Maybe I do it if there's another lockdown.

[@BoobsAdmin]

Bose: When the headband is fully damaged, whey must buy a new one Bose headphones. Clever people: googles how to change headband without velcro.

[@jgeybp]

Man’s rocking the Dwight Schrute watch. Awesome vid. Hopefully I can fix my own someday.

[@jamisonpresentsthisishowicook]

Just did this for my O.G. Gen-one Bose QC35's. Even fixed my broken switch in them. 💪🏾💪🏾 Thanks Jose!

[@Joesge]

Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe for more content like this!

[@berfava]

Difficulty level 95/100 😂 I regret now not having bought the Velcro pad 😔

[@Joesge]

😂

[@oilybrakes]

I changed the headband on my AudioTechnica ATH M50x once. Well... I had to buy Nappa leather and sew the headband myself. It took me hours! That being said, I am considering doing the same for the QC35. The result is just that good. Real leather is just much much more durable and super nice to the touch.

[@aLamgo.]

Lol it is expert level to change the replacement. I regret buying the replacement. I wont change it by myself🤣 I buy the zipper one now 😷

[@Joesge]

😂

[@donchatterjee8844]

Many thanks. Wonderfully complicated process! Can you put one out to replace a headband for a QC 3? Yeah, they are still in use!

[@madswh]

Great guide. Thank you! I used the clear plastic strip to pull the wire through though, by taping the wire to the plastik and pulling it through. :)

[@Joesge]

Hello, you're very welcome. Thank you for the comment. Please like and subscribe for more content like this 😊

[@draregerreip]

Hi guys, Thanks for the video, it helped a lot to understands the steps I need to follow. . I have a somewhat similar problem in that I broke the small swivel/hinge on the right side. There is no way I can unsolder and resolder so many small cables without a catastrophy, so I plan to cut the cable inside the headband, change the swivel and then use no solder thermoretactable connectors to relink both headphones. Dirtier but at least feasible for me. AWG26 and up thermoretractable connector are easy to find, smaller not so much. Therefore my question, do you know the gauge of the 14 or so small cables you unsolder then resolder in the video?

[@Joesge]

I wouldn't recommend that since the wires are super small. You can send them in for repair. www.joesge.com/pages/repair-service-bose

[@Praveen13p]

Oh boy !! This is complicated. Nice watch between

[@Joesge]

Yeah this repair can be alot. You could definitely send your device to our repair center. Here is the link to our website 👉www.joesge.com/pages/repair-service - JoesGE

[@pranavkamath6658]

Hi, I was wondering if this would work on the Soundlink around ear headphones?

[@tudor888]

Fantastic video! Would it be possible to share a link to the photo showing the wires? Thank you!

[@Joesge]

Hello, thanks for commenting. Please email us at [e-mail] with your question. We will be able to better assist you there. - JoesGE

[@Takemetothestar]

Hi Joe, this video really helped me a lot, I had no idea how to remove the clips on the shell, after watching this I removed it and installed the new headband successfully. The thing is when I tried to attach all the wires back to the soldered points and turn on the headphone, there’s some warning voice , I think I have attached some of them to the wrong location, could you please just post a clear photo for all the points? thanks bro.

[@Joesge]

Thank you for the comment. Unfortunately, we are unable to post photos in the comments. Please contact email: [e-mail] for wiring schematics. -David P

[@opuhasan]

Man you are an angel

[@Joesge]

Hello, you're very welcome. Thank you for the comment. Please like and subscribe for more content like this 😊

[@tobydusina5595]

This is super awesome and easy to follow. The only thing is I cannot find where to buy the replacement headband cushions! Do you have a link?

[@Joesge]

Thanks for the comment. Here is a link to our repair parts: www.joesge.com/products/bose-quietcomfort-qc35-replacement-headband-cushion-parts?_pos=8&_sid=24abc3a68&_ss=r If the part you are looking for is out of stock you can enter your email in the "Item out of stock - notify me!" section and you will be notified when this item is in stock. If you would like your item repaired by a professional you can fill out this repair form here: www.joesge.com/pages/repair-services -David P

[@Maurice2]

Yo do u have that for the silver ones

[@Dixin76]

Yea but those are black... What about the silver headbands??

[@sharonmorin8237]

Do you change out the batteries, i can't even figure out that and do what every needsvto get done? Estimate prior to working on it? Thanks

[@fahadfarooqi9989]

I wish Bose had place in a plastic connector for the wire instead of soldering it for easy headband replacement and or other repair measures...

[@SimonKapl]

weeeeell...I guess I'll just gonna buy some new headphones then :-D

[@Joesge]

You can totally get them repaired. Is your headband broken. Please DM us on instagram @joesge or email us [e-mail]

[@martinaborlin7564]

Would this replacement headband work on my Soundlink Around-Ear 2 (soundlink AE2)?

[@Joesge]

Unfortunately they would not fit.

[@christiaanv3982]

Thanks for the great tutorial! It went great

[@Joesge]

Happy to help. Thanks for watching. Please like and subscribe for more content like this!

[@user-gy5dn8vm7n]

Спасибо. Удачи.

[@Joesge]

👍

[@zaynmuse7416]

Could you guys do a video on replacing the right inside panel on the Studio 3s?

[@Joesge]

Thanks for the comment. We are working on producing the video you have requested. Stay tuned, like and subscribe to the channel:) -David P

[@ogidy001]

Any idea when you might have more stock? I have just broken this hinge and its remarkably tricky part to find

[@Joesge]

Thanks for the comment. What part are you looking for? -David P

[@ogidy001]

@@Joesge Right side hinge/slide and the piece it clips onto. I broke the hinge itself. I have super glueed it for now and its working ok

[@Joesge]

Here is a link to our repair parts: www.joesge.com/products/bose-quietcomfort-qc35-hinge-side-panel-part?variant=30756471636014 If the part you are looking for is out of stock you can enter your email in the "Item out of stock - notify me!" section and you will be notified when this item is in stock. If you would like your item repaired by a professional you can fill out this repair form here: www.joesge.com/pages/repair-services -David P

[@ogidy001]

Joe's Gaming & Electronics thank you will do

[@dulan1986]

Where can buy new original head band?? Pls send me the link

[@laughahole397]

Hey Joe, is it possible to find the ribbon on the cup below the ear cushions, which seems like a plastic ribbon

[@spookyhead6703]

Hey! i was wondering. Could i use Studio beats 2.0 WIRED parts for my Studio beats WIRELESS headphones?? mainly need hinge, inner pannel and Headband! Thanks!!

[@Joesge]

Thanks for the comment. Not all parts will be compatible. You can use the hinges, headband, and right inside panel. The left inside panel will not fit the studio 2 wireless. Hope this helps. -David P

[@spookyhead6703]

@@Joesge thanks very much!! helps a lot.

[@liverpool666]

You should guys start doing that too. I hate to mess it up.

[@MrKYT-gb8gs]

Hello. Do you have a video on repair for the volume button?

[@Joesge]

We don't currently have a video for that, but we get one in the works for ya Here is a listing to the part: rb.gy/j6as5m

[@MrKYT-gb8gs]

@@Joesge thank you so much! My button broke about a year ago and just realised that I can have that repaired. I will get the part soon. I hope I don't have to take apart the headset too much to get to the buttons. Edit, I should specify the rubber part is broken. The underlying circuit is in good condition as far as I CAn tell.

[@parsifal8232]

Is it possible to remove bluetooth module/power of bluetooth from QuietComfort 35/45 ?

[@Joesge]

For the QC35 yes. Im not sure if you can on the QC45

[@parsifal8232]

@@Joesge Would you show how ?

[@garyrendano4717]

wow.. this really scares me.. the soldering part especially

[@rhitou9076]

Heyy, i have the qc 45 ll and the noise cancellation isnt working as it used too (it seems to be stuck on low noise cancelling) I tried everything popping the ear pads back on, properly, software update, reboots... idkklk what to do !! Please help

[@Joesge]

Hello, thanks for commenting. Please email us at [e-mail] with your question. We will be able to better assist you there. - JoesGE

[@drhassoon]

If the padding is not genuine from Bose its not not worth killing the headphones. I would stick only with ear pads from Bose. If that was just screws to disassemble it would fine but soldering,, its not for me 😆

[@TheTHING0L]

Very good guide 👍

[@Joesge]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EverAfterBreak2]

Oh god, i'm better off buying the zipper one :D

[@yiman7370]

Yeah, I've left the head band, this is too complicated

[@Joesge]

It is a process haha

[@jussmeet9179]

what size phillips sscrewdriver?

[@Joesge]

www.joesge.com/products/beats-by-dre-screwdriver-tool-t5-t2-philips-flat-head-repair-tools?variant=7905323024430 2.00 mm screwdriver

[@laughahole397]

Can You Please direct me to where the calling Microphone is located, I can't find it, it was not functional due to my headphones falling while being used by me for some awkward unexplainable reason.

[@_bozenka]

cool video but please tone down with the music

[@kiefervandenberg]

Do you know the cause for the headband getting ripped. Like it's not like my hair is sharp or anything?

[@Joesge]

😂 over time the headbands just begin to get wear and tear.

[@shamsher1528]

Joe bro can u change mine

[@shamsher1528]

How much it costing

[@Joesge]

We are more the happy to help you out with this issue. Unfortunately we are unable to quote you on this repair at the moment. If you need a quote you will have to send your device into our repair center. We offer free shipping and free diagnostics. Please visit the link attached to start a repair request. www.joesge.com/pages/repair-services

[@obfuscator]

Great design from Bose 😂

[@Joesge]

😂

[@omermamas]

its soo hardddd and i live in turkey i wish i could send my earphones :(

[@Joesge]

We do offer world wide repair but do not cover the shipping cost.

[@changsaehyun]

hahaahahah but youve been in space!!!!!

[@stephen865]

Was looking forward to purchasing the headband replacement from use but your shipping cost is a joke, $25 US for the part not bad, but $100 US to ship no thanks

[@Joesge]

I'm not sure how you were quoted $100 for shipping, but that is severely incorrect. Make sure that you haven't chose an overnight shipment.