Kingston HyperX CloudX Ear Pads Replacement

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Introduction

If the ear pads on your Kingston HyperX CloudX gaming headset (SKU: 4P5H8AA) start to become worn down, damaged, and lack comfort, you can use this guide to replace the ear pads. In order to replace the ear pads, you will need to order a new set of ear pads which can be purchased on the HyperX website.

What you need

Step 1 Ear Pads

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Place one finger on the inside of the cushion and place the other finger on the outer rim of the ear pad cushion.
Gently pull the ear pad away from the headset, removing the flap from the groove until the old ear pads are fully detached.

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Step 2

Take the new ear pad and slide the top side of the flap into the groove of the ear cup.
Once the flap is inside the groove, slide it all the way in to make sure the flap is secured inside the groove.

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Step 3

Squeeze the top part of the cushion into the earcup to keep it secure and prevent the flap from sliding out of the groove.
Make sure to keep a tight squeeze onto the cushion until it is fully secured onto the earcup to prevent the flap from slipping out.

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Step 4

Slowly start going around the outside of the earcup and stretching the cushion so that the flap is secured into the groove.

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Step 5

Push the flap further into the groove by taking a spudger and going around the outside of the headset slowly pushing the spudger into the groove to make sure the flap is fully secured into the groove.
If you do not have a spudger, you can also use a credit card instead.