Logitech G733 Microphone Jack Replacement

Introduction

If the microphone in your Logitech G733 Wireless Headset is no longer working and you suspect the microphone jack needs to be replaced, you can replace it with this guide. Since getting to the microphone jack requires taking off the circuit board, you can also access many other components with these same steps. For this guide, you will need a Phillips #000 screwdriver, a Torx T4 screwdriver, and soldering equipment. This is a difficult replacement. Soldering experience is advised.

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Étape 1 Microphone Jack

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Gently pull the left ear pad off, starting from the top.
Slide your finger around the edges until it releases completely.
Remove the ear pad.

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Étape 2

Remove the four screws securing the speaker housing with the T4 Torx screwdriver.
Place these screws on the magnetic project mat so you don't lose them.

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Étape 3

Remove the speaker housing with care not to strain the connected cable.
Remove the screw on the bottom right-hand side of the motherboard using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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Use your thumb to gently pull back the tab at the upper right-hand corner of the headphone and simultaneously pull the motherboard out.
When removing the motherboard, don't tug too hard on it or you may break the wires.
The scroll wheel may also fly out when you pop the circuit board out. If so, just put it back in by lining up the two flat surfaces of the connectors.

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Once the cover is loose, pull the wire out of its harness.
The wiring harness is glued, so be careful with it. It should pull out easily.

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Identify the headphone jack and unsolder all six pins. Using the soldering iron, apply heat to three pins on one side and wiggle the jack free from the melted pool of solder. Repeat for the opposite side.
Using the soldering iron, apply heat to three pins on one side and wiggle the jack free from the melted pool of solder. Repeat for the opposite side.
This step takes a lot of skill. Be careful not to melt the circuit board with the soldering iron. Always solder in a well-ventilated area.
Use the soldering iron again to solder the new microphone jack back to in its spot.