[LazBro123]

Hey,
 
I wanted to check out the driver on my ATH-M50, and when I did, a wire came off the driver, and now its broken..... How do I put that wire back on!!????? 

 

[LazBro123]

And I don't know how to solder or anything like that...... If you guys can help me out or give me a tutorial, it will be highly appreciated

 

[drtturnip]

Get a cheap low wattage soldering iron, place the wire back in place with small needle nose or however you can, put the iron on top of the wire where it contacts the solder patch on the driver an heat it only enough to melt the solder. Remove heat and hold the wire in place until the solder cools and hardens. Done.

 

[drtturnip]

Also pre tin the end of the wire. You will need resin core solder for this NOT plumbing solder. If it is a cloth wire then it will take a fair amount of heat to melt through the coating on the wire. If it is jacketed wire then strip off a tiny amount of insulation at the end of the wire to expose the conductors, then heat the exposed wires with the iron and apply solder. Do this quickly ore the insulation could melt further down the wire.

 

[LazBro123]

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Also pre tin the end of the wire. You will need resin core solder for this NOT plumbing solder. If it is a cloth wire then it will take a fair amount of heat to melt through the coating on the wire. If it is jacketed wire then strip off a tiny amount of insulation at the end of the wire to expose the conductors, then heat the exposed wires with the iron and apply solder. Do this quickly ore the insulation could melt further down the wire.

Is there any way to do this without soldering?

 

[LazBro123]

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Also pre tin the end of the wire. You will need resin core solder for this NOT plumbing solder. If it is a cloth wire then it will take a fair amount of heat to melt through the coating on the wire. If it is jacketed wire then strip off a tiny amount of insulation at the end of the wire to expose the conductors, then heat the exposed wires with the iron and apply solder. Do this quickly ore the insulation could melt further down the wire.

Is there any way to do this without soldering?

 

[drtturnip]

Nope, unless you want to try to find some kind of conductive adhesive.

 

[LazBro123]

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Nope, unless you want to try to find some kind of conductive adhesive.

Okay..... Bad news.... Both sides don't work now. I'm thinking of bringing it in somewhere so they can fix it.

 

[LazBro123]

Okay I'm screwed. Brought it to the shop, and they couldn't fix it..... Can I get a replacement pair free?

 

[shadow419]

You broke them.  You could email Audio Technica and see if they'll repair them for a fee or buy another set.

 

[strannik]

 Wow, what did you do it? Anyway, can you take a picture of it to show us what's broken? Plenty of DIY'ers here that might help you better if they could see it.
 
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Okay I'm screwed. Brought it to the shop, and they couldn't fix it..... Can I get a replacement pair free?

 

 

[Il Mostro]

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Okay I'm screwed. Brought it to the shop, and they couldn't fix it..... Can I get a replacement pair free?

  The posts here just keep giving and giving and giving.

 

[zuk0v]

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Okay I'm screwed. Brought it to the shop, and they couldn't fix it..... Can I get a replacement pair free?

I'm not an expert on product replacement services, but I'm pretty sure at this point you should talk to Audio Technica.

 

[LazBro123]

Okay guys..... If Audio Technica cannot replace the headphones, then I am going to buy new headphones. I will spend maximum 250 dollars. What would you recommend? I like the Ultrasone HFI 2400. Any other suggestions?

 

[KingOfTheWild]

Dang bro, that sucks!