Introduction
Use this guide to replace the earbud battery in your Fairphone Fairbuds.
While the earbud battery is classified as a LIR1054 3.6V rechargeable lithium-ion battery, it's a different shape than similar batteries you can source at a store. You can buy them from Fairphone here.
What you need
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Use your fingers or tweezers to pull the silicone ring off its groove in the earbud.
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Remove the silicone ring.
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Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the notch on the battery tray, above the plus and minus sign.
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Pry up to unlatch the battery tray from the earbud.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers Community for help.
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