Rollingsquare Hyphen V1 Case Magnets Replacement Repair Guide

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Introduction

“Regarding the technical issue, it might be with one of the magnets as there are 4 magnets in the case (1 near the R pins, 1 near the R letter, 1 near the L pins, 1 near the L letter) and 2 magnets in each earbud (1 near the earbud charging pins, 1 near the L/R letter). To test the issue please take the R earbud and point to the end of the stem (where the magnet is) and move it close to every 4 magnets in the case, to feel if there is attracting force, then do the same with the L earbud. This will help identify if every magnet is placed correctly and working as expected.”

Which led me to investigate how easy the case is to open and fix the issue…

What you need

Step 1

              Diagnose the problem...

This guide is to resolve the issue of the magnets that hold the buds having fallen away from their position inside the case ;-)

This guide is to resolve the issue of the magnets that hold the buds having fallen away from their position inside the case ;-)

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Step 2

              Open the case

Stick the spludger in between the inner and out case parts, which is where the step in the case is…
You’ll want to just crack it open enough to be able to move the spludger towards each corner
When you get near a corner, the next side should pop out, until all 4 sides are out, but DON’T OPEN yet, there are connecting wires inside..

Stick the spludger in between the inner and out case parts, which is where the step in the case is…

You’ll want to just crack it open enough to be able to move the spludger towards each corner

When you get near a corner, the next side should pop out, until all 4 sides are out, but DON’T OPEN yet, there are connecting wires inside..

Step 3

              Opening the case, wires connecting!

To fully open the case, beware that there are wires running from one side to another - here I have already fixed the magnets, but you should inmediately see which magnets are out of plase, and they will probably be stuck to the PCB where there is a metal strip…

To fully open the case, beware that there are wires running from one side to another - here I have already fixed the magnets, but you should inmediately see which magnets are out of plase, and they will probably be stuck to the PCB where there is a metal strip…

Step 4

              Remove charge pins PCB

The issue shows more when it is the upper magent that has come loose, this PCB comes off easily with a Phillips #0 or #1 screwdriver…
Once removed it will be much easier to put the magnet back in place

The issue shows more when it is the upper magent that has come loose, this PCB comes off easily with a Phillips #0 or #1 screwdriver…

Once removed it will be much easier to put the magnet back in place

Step 5

              BEFORE repositioning magnet, find its orientation!

Magnets need to be positioned the right way round, easiest way is let it drop against the ‘bud, it will stick in the correct position…
Then stick the phillips screwdriver to it and pull it away.. this is now held correctly for the next step..

Magnets need to be positioned the right way round, easiest way is let it drop against the ‘bud, it will stick in the correct position…

Then stick the phillips screwdriver to it and pull it away.. this is now held correctly for the next step..

Step 6

              Same for other end of the 'bud

Let magnet stick right way round
Pick up with screwdriver and is now in position

Let magnet stick right way round

Pick up with screwdriver and is now in position

Step 7

              Check magnet fit, and clean the magnet, if needed

First time I found the magnet had some old glue still stuck on it that did not let it sit properly in its place… just scrap it away with your finger nail or the spludger, it comes away easy (probably why the magnet came away in the first place?)

First time I found the magnet had some old glue still stuck on it that did not let it sit properly in its place… just scrap it away with your finger nail or the spludger, it comes away easy (probably why the magnet came away in the first place?)

Step 8

              Add glue, also preventive measure

I had 3 magnets come loose, once ready to reposition, place a tiny drop of super glue in the place
I also decided to add around the remaining magnet still in place, as it would surely also fail soon otherwise

I had 3 magnets come loose, once ready to reposition, place a tiny drop of super glue in the place

I also decided to add around the remaining magnet still in place, as it would surely also fail soon otherwise

Step 9

              Seat magnet in place

First just place the magnet with the screwdriver, don’t worry if does not seat perfect first time…
Place your finger also on the magnet and remove the screwdriver swiping back.. now press firmly to seat correctly
You can also use a spludger to keep magnet in place until super glue holds

First just place the magnet with the screwdriver, don’t worry if does not seat perfect first time…

Place your finger also on the magnet and remove the screwdriver swiping back.. now press firmly to seat correctly

You can also use a spludger to keep magnet in place until super glue holds

Step 10

              BONUS, if the LED light guide has moved

I also found that the LED light guide had fallen from its place too, so you can put a couple of micro drops of super glue on the tops of the T and let it drop back into its hole, pressing for a while with the spludger

I also found that the LED light guide had fallen from its place too, so you can put a couple of micro drops of super glue on the tops of the T and let it drop back into its hole, pressing for a while with the spludger

Step 11

              Extra BONUS for wireless charging pad ;-)

If you have the wireless charging pad, you probably know it works with iPhones that wireless charge too (although slowly)… I made a stand that incorporates it, which I simply lay down to also charge my Hyphen
The STL file is attached below to this guide - I used 4 tiny corners of double sided tape to fix the pad to the stand

If you have the wireless charging pad, you probably know it works with iPhones that wireless charge too (although slowly)… I made a stand that incorporates it, which I simply lay down to also charge my Hyphen

The STL file is attached below to this guide - I used 4 tiny corners of double sided tape to fix the pad to the stand

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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Wireless Carger Stand V2
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Wireless Carger Stand V2

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