Introduction
Use this guide to replace the USB-C port in your Fairphone Fairbuds.
You should replace your USB-C port if you're having issues charging the charging case or if USB-C cables connect loosely and require odd positions to work properly.
What you need
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Flip your charging case upside down.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 4.5 mm‑long screw securing the outer shell.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the six 3.9 mm‑long screws securing the two halves of the charging core.
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Flip over the charging core and grip its top half, near the pairing button.
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Lift the top half and swing it over the core, letting it rest on something sturdy.
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Use your fingers to pull the left earbud charging cable out of its socket.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.9 mm‑long screws securing the mainboard.
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Lift the mainboard off its posts in the charging core and remove it.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 3.9 mm‑long screws securing the USB-C port.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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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