How to Open the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Introduction

Use this guide to open your Samsung Galaxy Buds Live for repairs. The photos for this guide were taken with the left earbud, but the procedure is the same for both buds.

Galaxy Buds Live are rated IPX2 for ingress-resistance, meaning they are splash resistant. After this repair, they may lose their water protection.

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Étape 1 Insert an opening pick

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If possible, discharge your Galaxy Buds Live before replacing the battery.
Place the tip of an opening pick between the plastic cases on the curved inside of the earbud.
Insert the pick at a steep angle.

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Étape 2 Loosen the case

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Keep the opening pick at a steep angle and slide it along the top to loosen the case.
Take your time and do your best not to deform the plastic.

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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.