Device Repair Guy Wellington

Headphone Repair Wellington

Headphone repair in Wellington for Beats, Sony WH-1000XM4, Sony WH-1000XM5, AirPods Max, Bose, JBL, gaming headsets, Bluetooth headphones and wired headphones.

Device Repair Guy repairs common headphone faults including broken headbands, snapped hinges, worn ear cushions, no sound, one side not working, no power, charging faults, damaged power boards, broken cables, liquid damage and internal board faults.

Headphone Repair Services

Choose the repair category that best matches your headphones. We commonly work on Beats, Sony WH-1000XM4, Sony WH-1000XM5, AirPods Max and other premium Bluetooth headphones.

Beats Headphone Repair

Beats headphones often come in for physical damage, power faults, worn cushions, broken headbands, hinge issues and no sound faults.

  • Beats headband replacement
  • Beats broken hinge replacement
  • Beats ear cushion replacement
  • Beats no power repair
  • Beats no sound or one side not working
  • Charging, battery and power board fault checks

Sony WH-1000XM4 & XM5 Repair

Sony WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM5 headphones are common premium models we inspect for hinge damage, headband issues, power faults, charging problems and audio faults.

  • Sony XM4 hinge replacement
  • Sony XM5 hinge replacement
  • Sony XM4 / XM5 headband repair
  • Sony XM4 / XM5 ear cushion replacement
  • Sony headphones no power repair
  • No sound, intermittent sound and one side not working

Bluetooth Headphone Repair

Wireless headphones can fail because of battery wear, charging faults, Bluetooth connection issues, damaged internal wiring, liquid damage or board-level component faults.

  • Bluetooth headphones not charging
  • Battery replacement assessment
  • USB-C and charging port faults
  • Power board repair assessment
  • Pairing and connection fault checks
  • No sound on one side

Wired Headphones & Gaming Headset Repair

Wired headphones and gaming headsets can suffer from broken cables, microphone faults, damaged plugs, intermittent audio, worn controls and physical damage.

  • Broken headphone cable repair
  • 3.5 mm jack and plug faults
  • Gaming headset microphone faults
  • Intermittent sound repair
  • One side not working
  • Connector and solder joint inspection

Common Headphone Faults We Inspect

Many headphone faults are caused by a mix of physical wear and electronic failure. We check the issue and explain whether repair, part replacement or replacement of the headphones makes more sense.

Broken Headbands & Hinges

Premium headphones can suffer from broken headbands, snapped hinges, loose earcups, cracked arms and damaged swivel points.

  • Headband replacement
  • Broken hinge replacement
  • Loose or broken earcup inspection
  • Cracked arm and swivel damage checks
  • Physical damage repair assessment

Worn Ear Cushions & Pads

Worn cushions can make headphones uncomfortable, reduce noise isolation and affect the fit. We can check replacement options for many popular models.

  • Ear cushion replacement
  • Pad replacement assessment
  • Comfort and fit restoration
  • Noise isolation improvement
  • Model-specific cushion availability checks

No Sound or One Side Not Working

If one side has stopped working, the cause may be a broken internal wire, damaged speaker driver, failed connector, cracked solder joint or board-level fault.

  • Left or right side not working
  • No sound after drop damage
  • Speaker driver inspection
  • Internal wire and connector checks
  • Bluetooth audio fault assessment

No Power, Charging & Power Board Faults

Wireless headphones can stop turning on or charging because of battery faults, damaged charging ports, faulty buttons, board damage or failed power circuits.

  • Headphones no power repair
  • Charging port inspection
  • Battery fault diagnosis
  • Power board repair assessment
  • USB-C and micro-USB charging faults

How Our Headphone Repair Process Works

Bring your headphones into one of our Wellington stores or send an enquiry online. We will inspect the issue and confirm your repair options.

01

Tell Us the Fault

Let us know the headphone brand, model and fault, such as broken hinge, broken headband, worn cushions, not charging, no power, no sound or one side not working.

02

Inspection

We inspect the headphones to confirm whether the issue is caused by the battery, charging port, power board, speaker, wiring, connector, hinge, headband or housing.

03

Quote

We provide repair options or next-step advice before going ahead. Some headphone repairs depend on parts availability and how the device is constructed.

04

Repair & Test

Once approved, we complete the repair and test charging, power, sound output, Bluetooth connection, microphone and controls where applicable.

Related Headphone Workshop Story

This workshop post shows an example of a real headphone repair completed by Device Repair Guy.

AirPod Max Repair

Apple AirPods Max repair story where one side stopped working after a drop. After opening the headphones, we found and restored the lost internal connection.

Why Choose Device Repair Guy for Headphone Repair?

Headphones can be difficult to open and repair without causing further damage. Our team handles small electronics repairs, soldering, connector faults, charging faults and battery-related device issues every day.

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Common Premium Headphone Repairs

We regularly inspect Beats, Sony XM4, Sony XM5 and other premium headphones for headband, hinge, cushion, power and sound faults.

02

Repair Before Replace

Quality headphones can be worth repairing when the fault is a hinge, headband, cushion, battery, connector, cable or internal connection.

03

Clear Repair Advice

We explain whether the repair is practical and economical before going ahead, especially where parts availability is uncertain.

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Wellington CBD Stores

Visit Device Repair Guy at Manners Street, Willis Street or Lambton Quay for headphone and electronics repair support.

Related Device Repair Services

Headphone repair is part of our wider electronics repair service in Wellington.

Headphone Repair Locations in Wellington

Device Repair Guy has three Wellington CBD locations. Bring your headphones in for inspection or send a repair enquiry online first.

Manners Street

104 Manners Street, Te Aro, Wellington

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Lambton Quay

148 Lambton Quay, Wellington CBD

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Headphone Repair FAQs

Do you repair Beats headphones?

Yes. Device Repair Guy inspects Beats headphones for broken headbands, hinge damage, worn cushions, no power, no sound, charging faults and internal connection issues.

Do you repair Sony WH-1000XM4 and WH-1000XM5 headphones?

Yes. We inspect Sony XM4 and Sony XM5 headphones for hinge damage, headband faults, worn cushions, no power, charging issues, no sound and internal damage.

Can you replace headphone headbands and hinges?

In many cases, yes. Headband and hinge replacement depends on the model, available parts and whether the surrounding housing is still repairable.

Can you replace worn headphone cushions?

Yes, where compatible cushions are available. Cushion replacement is common on Beats, Sony XM4, Sony XM5 and other premium headphones.

Can you repair headphones with no power or no sound?

We can inspect no power and no sound faults. These may be caused by a battery, charging port, power board, speaker driver, cable, connector, internal wire or board-level fault.

Can every headphone be repaired?

No. Some headphones are glued shut, too badly damaged, or not economical to repair. We inspect the fault and explain whether repair is practical before proceeding.

Need Beats, Sony XM4, Sony XM5 or Headphone Repair in Wellington?

Bring your headphones, earbuds or gaming headset to Device Repair Guy, or send a repair enquiry online with the brand, model and fault symptoms.

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