⟐ Commented March 30, 2026 at 0:19 MST

After looking into replacement options, I found that replacement touch panels are difficult to source. Since I rarely use the touch controls and mostly rely on "Hey Siri", I decided to try disconnecting the touch interface instead.

Using a teardown as a reference, I found that disassembly is relatively straightforward and the touch panel connector is accessible without too much difficulty.

I did not document the full process, but if you follow a teardown, the general steps are:

• The base is held on with strong adhesive, so you will need to carefully pry it off
• Remove a couple of T6 screws and one T8 screw
• There are a few additional T6 screws securing the internal assembly
• Once inside, locate the ribbon cable for the touch panel, which uses a small lever latch connector
• Disconnect that cable, then reassemble everything

Note:

If replacement touch panels become available, you can replace the touch sensor at this stage instead of disconnecting it, since the connector is already accessible during disassembly.

Result:

You can disconnect the touch panel, reassemble the HomePod, and it will continue to function normally. The only thing that no longer works is the touch input.

I wanted to share this because I had not seen many people suggest simply disconnecting the touch sensor as a workaround. If your HomePod is experiencing ghost touches or random playback, this can be an effective way to keep it usable without replacing parts.

Since most smart speakers are primarily used via voice, losing touch functionality is not a major downside, at least in my case.

Be careful when removing the base adhesive and disconnecting ribbon cables to avoid damage.

Hope this helps others!

⟐ Answer accepted March 17, 2026 at 7:17 MST

⟐ Answered March 06, 2026 at 5:09 MST

i have a 10 yr old 'smart' thermostat. with a life expectancy of 10 yrs... well almost to the day... it just stopped reading temperature accurately or at all? it was displaying 69° - 72° even when i took ot outside in 10° weather...

i have minimal skill, i have done some soldering in the past. reattached USB micro ports and other fiddly things. but this might be beyond my ability...

i was hoping to offer my dead thermostat for the cause... if someone else is willing to reverse engineer it.

otherwise I have pictures of the back of the motherboard and am willing to take it apart more. to at least identify the temperature sensor or w/e failed. because it seems like it was made to fail.. and we can't have that.

any suggestions or do you need more info from me?

thanks!

I think I might have it, I was on the YouTube just now and watching an off the wall vid recommended by my feed... and something crazy happened at the 11 minute mark...

https://youtu.be/-wEKOhVZ0NM?t=660

there it is is! that's what they look like! and and they are apparently only like $3.00 USD.

and I've found an eerily similar item on the mobo for the thermostat. (circled in red -- in picture below)
[ also note the arrow pointing out venting in the case, as I believe that is there to help facilitate an accurate reading of temp/humidity.]

I do happen to have another image that I took of the PCB, its not great either, but a little better. (I used flash)
with it we can decipher that what I assume to be the temp sensor says: "ANDU"

not sure if that's helpful..

either way here's this image, until I can get home and take some better ones.

so many pictures :D

⟐ Commented February 05, 2026 at 9:54 MST

⟐ Commented January 29, 2026 at 14:01 MST

⟐ Answered January 07, 2026 at 22:07 MST

Thank you - Rowan

⟐ Answer edited December 15, 2025 at 5:02 MST

Hoping to resolve the underlying shutdown issue, I then performed a factory reset.

Now, the device is stuck in its factory state and shuts down every time immediately after the startup chime.

See video below:
Video recording

⟐ Answered November 24, 2025 at 7:27 MST

⟐ Commented November 13, 2025 at 10:41 MST

⟐ Commented September 29, 2025 at 2:44 MST

⟐ Edited September 20, 2025 at 16:38 MST

⟐ Answer edited September 19, 2025 at 5:24 MST

I have a 2 pack of the Nooie pro cams. One of them got moisture in it. It still works but the lens has residue on it.

All I need is to open it up and clean the lens. There isn't a hint of anyone opening these anywhere! The kit (mounts x2 cams x2 base station x1) was $250 so I would imagine this happens sometimes.

If anyone has any TEARDOWN help please assist me. If IfixIt would like to do a teardown I will ship them the entire kit! with the understanding that it may end up permanently non-functional. I don't care I just need to know how to open these.

⟐ Commented September 11, 2025 at 7:18 MST

https://www.ebay.com/itm/156517927825?mk...

⟐ Commented August 17, 2025 at 11:57 MST

Thoughts? General idea suggesttions welcome.

Thanks

⟐ Commented August 09, 2025 at 14:39 MST