Marshall Major III Headband and Earpad Replacement
Update: The process is entirely the same for the Marshall Major IV aside from the battery having 3 pins. Thanks to @berkaygirgin for this tip! See pinned comment below
Gave my wife a pair of Marshall Major III for Christmas of 2018 I think, so this one's been through quite a lot, and the PU leather headband and earpads were already peeling, which is why my wife hasn't been using this recently. Normally you'd have to bring it in for repairs, but it turns out all the skills I gained from building drones were more than enough for this surprisingly simple replacement!
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I did the same to marshall major 4. Good as new . Great video
@ImaginationTech
8 ай бұрын
Awesome! Any key differences in the process or parts/tools needed?
@berkaygirgin
8 ай бұрын
@@ImaginationTech There was a 3 pin connector on the battery connection. That was the only difference, everything else was the same. i applied everything in the video exactly, so it is also valid for major 4.
@ImaginationTech
8 ай бұрын
That is good to know and I'm sure a lot of people would agree! Pinning your comment :)
I have bought every necessary item to replace the headband but after seeing this video.... I think I'll just cut the headbands lengthwise and sew them on by hand
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
That might be much easier and faster, unfortunately I have no sewing skills 😅
@GiorgiVittoria
5 ай бұрын
I'm about to do it as your way, did you manage to sew them in the end? Thanks for your response
@elsevillaart
Ай бұрын
Yeah im also thinking the same thing, or using super glue, I mean its to much risk to lose quality in audio.
Thanks for the video, it was very helpful. 1. I highly recommend disconnecting the battery from the board first just in case. 2. You only have to remove the pin for the left side. 3. No need to remove the square board, plus helps holding it when soldering wires on and off. 4. When inserting the new headband, fold the wires back and insert all together. No need for the paint brush guide.
@ImaginationTech
4 ай бұрын
Excellent tips! :)
I got the headband and ear parts last year but finally the soldering kit yesterday. It was easier than I anticipated. I don’t know how many times I watched this video lol. Thanks so much. I have a brand new headphones now and I feel like a hero.
@ImaginationTech
Ай бұрын
@@elifiamo first time fixing something and with a soldering iron at that really is special! Opens the door to other stuff too 😉 Congrats!
@yashhankare9775
6 сағат бұрын
Which soldering kit should I buy for this?
@ImaginationTech
3 минут бұрын
@@yashhankare9775 there's a link in the description for a TS101. :)
I like Marshall products but they lost me as a customer after that. It should not be the case that I cannot replace the band with simple disassemble.
@ManaTheSacrifice
Жыл бұрын
First they should have make with some longevity at first
@monikakalaitzidi9009
7 ай бұрын
totally agree with you, thats a mofo move from their side. Where are the times where products were done to last long and be fixed when necessary, now ppl better spend money and buy new product rather then repair something which is near impossible if you dont have some skills and equipment to do so..
@johnny5gr
7 ай бұрын
@@monikakalaitzidi9009 Eventually, I managed to replace the ear pads and the headband with some help from a friend. It has costed me around 20+ euros to get the replacements from amazon. So, I managed to prolong my headphones for a couple years.
Great video , Man. After watching this. i decided to dump it to the bin. Too complicated for me, the headband part
@ImaginationTech
11 ай бұрын
And that is a completely valid decision given its design 👍
Great video, thanks! Just wanted to add a little note for those who also want to replace a headband - It will be much easier a SAFER to remove a battery using fishing wire or a dental thread. Try to be as much careful as you can
@ImaginationTech
8 ай бұрын
Excellent tip! I should keep some in my toolbox as well 🙂
those teams noises brought me anxious
Thanks a lot. I have just done it. I have procrastinated it for more than a year. Too afraid of the soldering part. Today, i give it a try. Just be sure to have a tool to grab the green card when resoldering the wires and it will be easier than it seems.
@ImaginationTech
Ай бұрын
If you have some other old electronics board to practice soldering on, that might help. That said, sometimes it's just best to dive in headfirst :D
It’s a good video, but definitely I need to go to technician shop to fix this as I don’t have all the tools..
Nice video. It is clear that the headphones are meant to be garbaged out as soon the headband gets ruined. Electronic gear is not really designed anymore to be serviced but to be replaced after a short while.
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
Could be forced obsolescence. Or it could be just the lifespan of any product with PU leather parts, which really doesn't last too long. The non PU leather parts are still solid though. My opinion is if it's your stuff bought with your hard earned money, you should have the right to repair, or throw away, as you please.
No way I have to do that to replace the headband! This is nuts…
Well before I discovered this video, I just replaced the cushions and took a piece of black textile and wrapped it around the headbands ... i will stick with it and pretend it looks stylish because I don't have all the tools to replace it apparently 😥. But I will consider to buy the tool you used to weld the circuit back (i don't know the name of it) later when I will have time to play with it more 😄
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
It's called a soldering iron, you can get a cheap one from a hardware store and it will do the job. But if you already fixed yours, I'd say just stick with that solution. :)
@leonneumann2575
Жыл бұрын
@@ImaginationTech thank you!
Wouldnt be easier to dissassemble the other side which will propably be just a single board?
@ImaginationTech
Ай бұрын
Someone here in the comments said they tried that, and it was harder on the other side.
@PanayiotisMavrokefalos
Ай бұрын
@@ImaginationTech Cheers.
very useful video but i'm hesitant to fix mine after seeing the soldering part.
@ImaginationTech
9 ай бұрын
There are solder practice boards you can buy. Soldering will be a useful skill down the road in any case.
@stevenfilda
7 ай бұрын
What kind of soldering system would you recommand?
@ImaginationTech
7 ай бұрын
@@stevenfilda I am using the TS100 in this video. Here's its successor the TS101 TS101 Smart Soldering Iron - bit.ly/41HMCoB | amzn.to/4aCuvEF
Hey, this is a very nice video, tnx for uploading! I was just checking how to replace ear pads and the headband so this will be very helpful. I simply must confess that I'm very disappointed with Marshall for using artificial leather for the cover as it is awful :( It started to fall off in little pieces and it was everywhere ... and the original price was low!
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, real leather is hard to come by in products, probably with more expensive stuff but still uncommon. I'd still get a Marshall though, all things considered. And stay away from fake ones, there's a lot of them now.
I would like to know if it is the same as if I am doing on the other side speaker? Because on the other side, maybe it is without the control button or battery. it will more easy, am I correct?
@ImaginationTech
2 ай бұрын
Someone in the comments said there is more to solder on the other side. So it's best to stick to this side.
Can you tell us which welder you use? thank you
@ImaginationTech
3 ай бұрын
I'm using a TS100 here, but it's been phased out and replaced by the TS101 You can get it at either of these places - bit.ly/41HMCoB | amzn.to/4aCuvEF
I'm having trouble with my major ii, the hinge is not like the one of major 3 and I don't know how to remove it. Do you have any advise? Thank you
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear that! I don't have a Major II, but I found a video that shows how you can do this. Check it here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/apqh0dxyabe6eM4.html
Great video.
@ImaginationTech
Ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it :)
My headphones were bent outwards by my sibling and a certain wire or smth like a long iron piece just pulled out from the left side of the headband and i pushed it inside to not let it poke my ear when i wear it.. what am i supposed to do?
@ImaginationTech
11 ай бұрын
Try removing the headband like I did in this video, so you can see if there's anything damaged inside that you can fix. I hope it's fixable, as I am not sure with your description what that iron rod is from.
Great video! Do you know if Major IV has better design for replacing the headband? God I hope they will make it user friendly one day..
@ImaginationTech
Ай бұрын
I have not had the chance to look yet, but I'm sure it'll just have marginal difference to the III (so no 😅)
I'm having trouble removing those copper thingies! It just doesn't seem to budge 😔
@ImaginationTech
6 ай бұрын
Might take a bit of a push, but it'll give eventually
Hey i have a doubt, what about the welding machine, you only used it, didn't use any welding wire right? I am thinking of buying everything to also change mine.. thanks by the way, keep up the good work 💪
@ImaginationTech
11 ай бұрын
Hey! It's called a soldering iron, and the one I use is a TS-100, but it's been replaced with a newer version the TS-101. It's a good investment if you're always tinkering with stuff. You can buy it here: amzn.to/3OYoEQa
Great video, but would it make sense to do the other side instead? I assume it doesn't have the battery, control and perhaps just 2 soldering points, or is it just the same?
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
Guess I just like doing things the hard way 😂 Seriously though, it's a valid point. The other side has an adhesive sticker covering the screws, and I didn't want to mess with that. And I also wanted to explore the circuitry. But yes you could just do it from the other side.
@archaeologistify
Жыл бұрын
Wait so no soldering if I do it from the other side??@@ImaginationTech
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
@@archaeologistify there's still going to be some soldering but less. The other ear is still connected by wires, and Marshall sure doesn't make it easy.
@donbastiano7
4 ай бұрын
@@ImaginationTech I've just opened the other side and there is MORE to solder than the side that you did hahah. So you did the correct side.
Very helpful but im going to send to technician for headband replacement.that would be more assurance to function again😢
@ImaginationTech
3 ай бұрын
A valid choice, best to leave this to those who prefer or are confident to tinker and DIY.
hello there, thanks for the video, I think I didn't saw the necessity to remove both copper thinggy just 1 side seems to be enought no ? I don't have enought trust in my skill to use the soldering iron... and even If I don't have sewing skill either I will try to look how it's done on the actual band and if I found it to complicated I saw head band (not original) with a zipper... as long as the headphone work the aesthetics of it does not matter to me xD
@ImaginationTech
6 ай бұрын
Yup, I might have been too eager to tear it apart.
akala ko kasing dali lang ng ear cushion yung ititwist lang... tas nung napanood ko tong video na to..WAG NALANG PALA. 🤣 ang mahal ng marshall baka masira ko pa.
@ImaginationTech
6 ай бұрын
Di yan, kaya mo yan hahaha!
Sir good morning po. Magfit po ba ang earpads ng Major3 s Major2. Specifically yung lock nung earpads. Owner po ako ng Major2 and hoping to replace the earpads. Unfortunately, missing na po yung plastic piece na pang lock nung earpads. Salamat po kung masasagot. 😁
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
Unfortunately wala ako Major 2 to compare. Try mo tignan sa video in HD kung same itsura ng ear pads. Or pwede mo rin trial and error. Anyway, di rin ganun kamahal yung Major 3 earpads in case hindi mag fit.
@carlonoriega9755
Жыл бұрын
Salamat sa reply sir. Sa itsura mukhang pareho pero hindi ko lang sure s diameter. Salamat ulit. 👍
Thank you :)
Can i ask what temperature you used for the soldering iron? Thanks
@ImaginationTech
9 ай бұрын
I normally have it at 400, but 350 should be fine for these small wires
In my case, the plastic inner piece is broken. Is there anyway to fix that or replace it?
@ImaginationTech
6 ай бұрын
Oh no! You might get by with CA glue or some other strong epoxy or glue you have available. But, as the plastic band experiences quite some stresses, not sure if it will last. Will hopefully give you a couple more good months though before it breaks again.
Hello, thank you for the video. What vice do you use to hold earpiece when soldered it back? Yellow one at 5:47? Model/name - anything to Google it and purchase? Thanks )
@ImaginationTech
11 ай бұрын
Hey there! I used this 3D printed mini bench vise. www.thingiverse.com/thing:5403970 You can also look for one at a hardware store or online, "mini bench vise" would be what you're looking for.
@vV-wn2qc
11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for quick and detailed responce)))
@aptahan
9 ай бұрын
@@ImaginationTechhi what's on the other ear? Will it be easier to take out the left ear piece? Thanks for this btw!!
They had to make it hard to replace the upper part :))
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
Doesn't look like they wanted anyone to be able to fix it themselves ;)
@AV50isME
Жыл бұрын
@@ImaginationTech Yeah, seems like that. Guess i'm gonna pay someone to make me the upper cushion and sew it directly on headphones.
i would assume this also applies to major 4?
@ImaginationTech
10 ай бұрын
Not sure, as I don't have the IV. While the parts look the same, the listings I've found were different for the III and IV, so there might be slight variations.
Kind of tricky ...cant do it with out a soldering machine😢
@ImaginationTech
6 ай бұрын
The one I use is pretty handy. It'll also open a lot of doors when you know how to solder.
any luck to get headband mainframe itself for marshall mid?
@ImaginationTech
10 ай бұрын
Unfortunately. haven't been able to find the frame itself, just the foam pads.
@baarg8672
10 ай бұрын
@@ImaginationTech on my marshall mid plastic parts, that holding sliding plates are so weak, on the second year they start to brake, on both sides, ive taped them it worked so far, its been 5 years by now... im thinking to refactor that skinny parts some how maybe with 3d pen. So sad that chinese friends not replicate it
I have this same pairs changed the cushions and for headbands i wrapped it with 2mm macrome thread 😅hehe looks cool though and no hassles btw
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
That's a cool idea! What color did you use? We'll give that a try if my wife's Marshall's headband ever need replacing again.
@Vicii03
Жыл бұрын
@@ImaginationTech black one actually it changed the entire look
The picture on lazada reg Headband doesn’t have a Marshall Print 🤣🤣 when did you bought it Sir?
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
Just checked, you're right the images on Lazada don't show the Marshall embossed, that's probably so Marshall doesn't go after them 😂 Bought mine Feb 23 this year.
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@ImaginationTech
Ай бұрын
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One of the reason why i dont want ot buy marshall headphone even if I want to. Still complicated to replace that headband. Marshall did that intentionally.
How to remove the hinge holding the shackle?
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
Are you referring to the copper pegs on the hinge at the end of the headband? You would just need to push it out with some force.
Easy tips to replace the upper part is cut them off and replace it with new that has black velcro strap installed in it. Thank me later 🤙
@ImaginationTech
Ай бұрын
Awesome tip! 👏
Where can I buy the original headband for these headphones???
@ImaginationTech
11 ай бұрын
Marshall doesn't sell them, they don't want people fixing their stuff lol so you just gotta make do.
@zvadzan
11 ай бұрын
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Great video men atlist I know how to change it men thanks kabayan ❤🇵🇭
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
Thanks kabayan! Good luck sa Marshalls mo :)
Whr can I purchase those headband?
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
Hey! Check the description, I posted some links there :)
Sir couldn't rotate. Not removing ear pads
@ImaginationTech
6 ай бұрын
Maybe it's stuck, but that's the only way. Apply more force carefully.
The buildquality is so poor ! How can that happen, at leased the original once cost enough
@ImaginationTech
6 ай бұрын
Can't comment on that, maybe they started cutting costs
@memoli801
6 ай бұрын
@@ImaginationTechI checked on used market. All of them are f*cked. I asked for some white once how old they are. Only 3-4years. You kiding me!!? I bought original Edifier STAX s3 BT with planar driver and real lam leather for 150Fr. !!! If so, I would only buy the fake once, they might be better except the lack of aptX and AAC that is missing 😢
The title needs to read, soldering iron and skills required! Simply a terrible design by a premium-priced company!
@ImaginationTech
5 ай бұрын
Amen!
Ffs I aready know I'm gonna mess this right up 😢
@ImaginationTech
7 ай бұрын
You'll be fine, the electronics on the Marshall isn't too hard. You could fine some old broken electronics to practice on, but once you get the hang of it, soldering is going to be a useful skill.
Fck… the cable connection can be inside the band ..
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
Yeah it's a pain in the ass 😅
...and it doesn't turn on anymore.
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
Oh damn!
мне кажется проще,найти хорошую швею по коже и расшить старый дерманиин,и сделать новую из натур кожи
@ImaginationTech
Жыл бұрын
Извините за поздний ответ, мне пришлось перевести его на моем рабочем столе. Да, вы правы, есть и другие способы сделать это, особенно если у вас есть навыки и творческий подход. Но для остальных из нас это единственный выход. :) Sorry for the late reply, I had to translate it on my desktop. Yeah, you are right there are other ways to do this especially if you have some skills and creativy. But for the rest of us, this is the only way to go. :)
@melrosebickerstaff6033
11 ай бұрын
Как сложно поменять просто ободок. Бред полнейший. Все надо вытаскивать и разъединять мелкие частицы. Простому человеку очень сложно не имея инструментов. Полная фигня….. очень обидно
@ImaginationTech
11 ай бұрын
@@melrosebickerstaff6033 ага. Это хорошо, пока не сломается. (yup. It's good up until it gets broken.)
What a nightmare 😑