Kingston HyperX Cloud II Speaker Drivers Replacement

はじめに

The Kingston HyperX Cloud II headphones are a popular choice among gamers for many reasons. Their quality, affordability, and brand reputation easily makes them a great choice. But what happens if a speaker (or both) is/are dead? In the case that your warranty has expired or you've already claimed it, you've come to the right place.

A note I would like to add is that this guide can be followed (relatively easily) for many other headphones with 50mm drivers. Some popular examples include the HyperX Cloud Revolver, Logitech G Pro X, and Sennheiser HD380 Pro.

Before proceeding, please note that basic soldering is required for this fix. If you are unfamiliar or are uncomfortable with the process, consider seeking the help of someone who has experience, or learn to solder by practicing on some older equipment or scrap piece of metal before continuing.

A guide on iFixit regarding soldering can be found here: はんだ付けとはんだ除去の作業ガイド

This guide shows how to disassemble and replace the speaker drivers in the HyperX Cloud II's step-by-step with many visuals to aid during the process.

First we will begin by removing the ear cushion and the plastic panel to which the speaker is attached. Then, we will de-solder the wires from the speaker's motherboard. It will then be necessary to remove the speaker from the plastic frame it is attached to. Working now with our new speaker, we will use epoxy to secure to that same plastic frame. After the epoxy sets, we will re-solder the wires to the new speaker's motherboard. Next we will re-insert the plastic frame into the earcup, securing it with the remaining plastic panel. Finally we will re-secure the ear-cushion and restore our headphones to working order.

Ready? Let's replace some speakers.

必要な工具と部品

手順1 Speaker Drivers

Kingston HyperX Cloud II Speaker Drivers Replacement, Speaker Drivers: 手順 1、 1の画像 1

Plug in and warm up your soldering tool prior to use. Most manufactures will specify on the packaging or tool itself.
Twist and place the headphones on your workspace as shown.

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手順2

Remove the ear cushion by pulling it away from the plastic lip the cushion is secured around.

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手順3

Remove the four screws securing the first panel by turning them to the left with a Phillips #2 screwdriver.

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手順4

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Warning: Your soldering tool at this point should be extremely hot. Coming into contact with it will result in serious burns. Only grip from the handle.
Place the panel still attached by the wiring onto your work surface if possible, or onto the headphone frame as shown in the images.
Use your soldering tool to quickly melt the solder and remove each wire from the speaker's motherboard.

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手順5

Using your hands, carefully pry apart the two plastic panels from the edges. They are not secured by any means and should easily come apart.

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手順6

Using a small heat gun or household blow-dryer, apply heat near the perimeter of the speaker itself.
The perimeter of the speaker is easily visible with the black circle surrounding the metal face covering.

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手順7

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Using a small cloth or towel, press onto the metal face plate with your thumbs while using your other fingers to hold back the outer plastic frame. It will require considerable force to remove.
It may help to have the blow-dryer positioned to give constant heat, or have someone hold it for you.

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手順8

This step simply outlines all three pieces separated, and another image placing the new speaker next to the plastic frame it will be going into.

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手順9

Apply epoxy to the inner ring of this plastic frame.

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手順10

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Press the new speaker into place with one thumb or both, ensuring a flush fit.

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手順11

Place the newly assembled panel onto the headphones and part of the cushion as shown in the image. This way is easiest to keep the speaker within comfortable distance of the wiring from the headphones.
If the original solder from any of the wires was lost, you will require a small extra roll.
Solder each wire to the new speaker's motherboard, beginning with the blue one onto the largest of the three metal plates. In this case, start on the right. The red wire will be in the middle. The blue wire will connect on the left side.

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手順12

Observe the small protruding rectangular notch on the top of the plastic frame, and on the actual ear-cup of the headphones.
With each wire secured to the new speaker, we are ready to insert it back into the headphones.
Flip the panel over and insert the notch first. Let the plastic frame fall back into the earcup of the headphones.

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手順13

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Pay attention once again to the notch on the remaining plastic panel, and the notch still visible on the earcup of the headphones.
Flip the plastic panel and again align the notch with the one in the earcup. It should fall into place with little to no force required.

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