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Fairphone Fairbuds Silicone Ring Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a torn or over-stretched silicone ring on your Fairphone Fairbuds.

You can buy replacement silicone rings from Fairphone here.

What you need

  1. Fairphone Fairbuds Silicone Ring Replacement, Remove the earbuds: step 1, image 1 of 2 Fairphone Fairbuds Silicone Ring Replacement, Remove the earbuds: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Remove your earbuds from the charging case.

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  3. Fairphone Fairbuds Silicone Ring Replacement, Remove the silicone ring: step 2, image 1 of 3 Fairphone Fairbuds Silicone Ring Replacement, Remove the silicone ring: step 2, image 2 of 3 Fairphone Fairbuds Silicone Ring Replacement, Remove the silicone ring: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Use your fingers or tweezers to pull the silicone ring off its groove in the earbud.

    • If you're reusing the silicone ring, don't stretch it too far or it won't fit snug in its groove.

    • Remove the silicone ring.

    • During reassembly, align the tab on the silicone ring with the notch on the earbud to ensure the ring fits snug.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers Community for help.

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