Xbox One Stereo Headset Microphone Replacement

  • Step 1 Microphone

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry out the rubber stopper at the base of the boom.

  • Step 2

    • Remove the single 6 mm flathead #2.0 screw exposed after removing the rubber stopper.

  • Step 3

    • Lift the joint of the boom up and over its pivot point to separate the microphone from the headset.

  • Step 4

    • Using the flat end of the metal spudger, pry the back plate off the boom.

    • The back plate is glued to the boom and must be removed gently.

    • When re-installing, apply a few drops of super glue to hold it in place.

  • Step 5

    • Pull the back plate off the boom.

  • Step 6

    • Using the flat end of the plastic spudger, gently pry the microphone out of its casing.

    • Desolder the two wires from the back of the microphone. For instructions on how to solder and desolder, please see the soldering technique guide.

    • The white wire connects to the positive node, which is indicated with a "+" on the microphone.