This video shows how I fixed the broken hinge on my PS Gold Wireless headset. Tools required are a drill with 1/16" bit, and suitable wire cutters. Please feel free to ask any questions, comment or like.
Wife tripped over the dog and fell holding my headset, snaoped both hinges. Just used your method, worked like a champ, wanted to give you crediy and kudos for sharing.
Just tried this out and man it worked! Even seems more secure than the manufacturer’s design. Wish I would’ve found this video when my first set of Golds broke.
Great idea, mine broke months ago but I couldn't throw them out as they worked still. I did glue them but they broke as soon as I tried to put them on. Just repaired them using your method and neatly taped them. Thanks for this, it's a great fix and it feels quite secure. Fully charged and back in use. Thanks again!
Glad I found this video. I almost pulled my Golds apart out of frustration. The first set I bought had to be returned, because the hinge was broken before I removed them from the box. Now, here I am about 7 months later with the same issue with the replacements.... and I have no idea where my receipt is.
Yes! Yes! Yes! I just did this quick fix and it works fine. I broke all my small drill bits years ago, but thankfully my wife found an old one in some used tools she bought. Thank you for the video.
Thanks for the idea! It works great again. Took very little time to do it. Although I may have a new tiny crack formed from lining up and slightly bending the nails (which I used and clipped shorter, instead of using the original rod) into the slots - anyone else going for this method should be cautious about that. But the hinge works exactly as before. Also as someone else mentioned, be cautious about your audio wire in the center and your drill speed when pressing into it so you don't accidentally drill the audio cable.
Wow, you saved me 100$! SO EASY to follow! Was about to throw out the headset. Hinges broke once, still factory warranty. New pair broke once, taped. Other side broke, let it sit for a year. Friends kept inviting to game. Was about to buy new ones. Said to myself, "Fix the headset you lazy ass." Thank you for your video!! Much appreciated!
My headset broke as well today. Just hit a year old. Im furious 80 buck headset by sony from best buy... barelly lasted year. Great video bro. Thanks so much.
Just to let everyone know. Instead of cutting it in half, I straightened out a paperclip and put that through the hole instead. Works just fine. Thanks for the easy fix.
It worked pretty well on my headset, you no longer have the click when folding so it is now an uninterrupted move, but in my opinion that doesn't affect anything. I followed your recomendation and drilled a bit further from the edge and it solved the problem. Thank you very much, you helped me save my headset.
Thank you very much for making this video. This fix was the solution I was looking for. Sturdy fix without using tape and the headset still folds as it did before.
fuck yah, I just came home from buying the platinum's but I decided to try to fix my golds anyways for my son. and I looked online and your video came up. fuck yah 5 stars. I was a little nervous thinking because it was plastic and I might break it. but ever thing worked out, its a little too snug but its ok. but for sure I could already tell that am gonna have to do the left side soon. but overall you are a life saver. PSI had purchased my gold headset March 12, 2016 so a year, 10 months and 10 days lol They broke yesterday. am gonna update when the left side breaks. but am sure the headset will last another year or even more, even after the left side breaks and I have to fix it.
Awesome idea if you have the tools! Mine broke also, and I used crazy glue to get it to stick together. The left side broke 6 months ago and now the right side broke as well, so now I'm all crazy glued up! lol Unfortunately with crazy blue the headset doesn't fold or pivot anymore. Whoever manufactures this headset should be ashamed. This is truly an example of very bad build quality. and I think I paid 200 dollars for mine last year at Gamestop. Unacceptable.
Amazing. So simple, and using just some snippers and a drill.. I'm kinda surprised such an easy fix works so effectively! I'm gonna try this with mine tomorrow. Thanks for posting this.
This is an awesome idea, seeing that my son's headset has this same common issue and this looks like a good fix - I'll probably look for a longer replacement pin rather than cutting the existing one in half. How can there be a thumbs down already? I'm really curious to know what the thumbs down was for?
Im glad I could help. Ive been using the repaired headset daily for the last 2 weeks without any issues. I suspect the hinge on the other earpiece will fail before the repaired one. If it does, I will update the video with a little more detail. Regarding the thumbs down...I wouldnt pay much attention to it, I know I dont.
How would you cut the thing if youd dont have a drill or wire cutters or whatever? How did you get the hinges in? Why did you cut out the important part?
Did this except got a longer pin so it fit all the way through flush! Thanks a lot, it's almost like new. Noise canceling and flush on my head. DIY Pro.
Goddamn can’t believe I didn’t think of this, to add to it, if you don’t mind it not moving, you could use liquid nails or silicon in where the exposed hinge is, giving it a bit more strength
They should have done this in the first place to make it more sturdy and free from breakage... Specially like in our country here where it's humid and hot that most plastic tend to be brittle... Anyways thank you again
i bought the best buy insurance for this specific reason, it's a design flaw that won't get fixed, I'm on my 7th one in 2 years. They always break there.
i tought that my headphones were broken because they only maked sound on one ear, so i tried using them with that usb that has bluetooth to see if the problem was the cable, and it was, they worked perfectly with bluetooth, and at the moment that i take them off.... , this happens, im glad im not the only one
Great idea! This just happened to my set, after 1-1/2 years of heavy use (guess I was lucky that they lasted that long). I am going to try a longer pin, and then seal the ends with epoxy.
My apologies for not posting the results, but as CyprusFang pointed out, it did indeed work. I hope that the more expensive Pro headphones have stronger hinges, as I am considering those for my next set.
Jeffrey Mayo I would recommend actually either getting the hyperX cloud 2's or getting the razed kraken 2's. Both of those headsets have metal hinges. And an actual mic with lighting.
damn dude you ROCK... this is insane this is so common...mine was just over 1 year .. :( tape didn't work at all as didn't stay on pressure on my head, I am going to try this now i just hope i didn't loose the pin!!
great way for a fix, but sadly my issue is with the headband not the hinges, my headset headband broke and although the headset works, it is pretty uncomfortable to use as the headset does not hold position
If your headset is really far gone. (Like mine), use this in combo with glue and duct tape. Feels like a brand new headset on my head. Thanks for the tutorial though man.
Nice video. I fixed my ones by tape, but I guess later i will upgrade with your method. Generally it seems like planned obsolescence together with shitty battery.
I'm with the same problem. and was thinking of gluing and taping it the best way I can, but your solution seems way better. The only problem is that i'm not used to use tools, and I'm afraid of the drilling part. Was it easy to drill exactly where you were supposed to? And thanks for our video and tips. :)
Yea the drilling really isnt very difficult. You should be able to eyeball where you want the hole, but if you want you can measure the distance. just be sure to use a 1/16th drill bit so the pin fits snug and wont fall out.
Was going to ask if you find the two pin halves moving which could throw off the fix, but I guess your drill bit made the outer holes tight enough for the pin halves to stay put?
Mine started getting broken like yours, i wish I could watched this video before, now it's completely beoken, it still works but i can't come up with an idea and replace the plastic section over the head
after many attempts, my headset just literally disintegrated in my hands and whispered in my ears that just let it go,... but I used a couple of flat springs and a 2-inch heat shrink tube and with 4 nuts and bolts and resurrected it to another level, i know its my OCD that was kicked in but i'm finally at peace
My headset broke at the hinges aswell, I might try this methood since ive already tried tape and J&B Weld so im going to clean off the glue and try this, ill edit if I like it.
Just FYI. There are screws behind the L and R emblems that when removed make disassembly very easy and grant direct access to the pins. No need to drill !!! Removing the emblems is quite tricky though. I used a needle to remove mine.
Mine have actually snapped further up on the band. Cheap shitty ass plastic they have only lasted just over a year never abused. Turtle beach next for me I think.
The same thing happened to me but now I only Hear party Audio. Idk if thats because it broke. No cables ripped so I don’t think thats why I am Not hearing any game or homescreen audio. Someone know what I can do.
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the earth needs more people like you ! thanks you saved my headphones🙏🏻
Wife tripped over the dog and fell holding my headset, snaoped both hinges. Just used your method, worked like a champ, wanted to give you crediy and kudos for sharing.
Youre a life saver
Just tried this out and man it worked! Even seems more secure than the manufacturer’s design. Wish I would’ve found this video when my first set of Golds broke.
Great idea, mine broke months ago but I couldn't throw them out as they worked still. I did glue them but they broke as soon as I tried to put them on. Just repaired them using your method and neatly taped them.
Thanks for this, it's a great fix and it feels quite secure. Fully charged and back in use.
Thanks again!
You are a genius!! It works perfectly!
Thanks man for saving my headset!!
Works great, my suggestion is to use the drill bit as the new hinge pin
You sir, are a scholar and a gentleman! What a brilliant fix! Legend!
Glad I found this video. I almost pulled my Golds apart out of frustration. The first set I bought had to be returned, because the hinge was broken before I removed them from the box. Now, here I am about 7 months later with the same issue with the replacements.... and I have no idea where my receipt is.
Yes! Yes! Yes! I just did this quick fix and it works fine. I broke all my small drill bits years ago, but thankfully my wife found an old one in some used tools she bought. Thank you for the video.
definitely worked very well.. had to move the 1/16 bit around inside while drilling to make the hole slightly bigger
Thanks for the idea! It works great again. Took very little time to do it. Although I may have a new tiny crack formed from lining up and slightly bending the nails (which I used and clipped shorter, instead of using the original rod) into the slots - anyone else going for this method should be cautious about that. But the hinge works exactly as before. Also as someone else mentioned, be cautious about your audio wire in the center and your drill speed when pressing into it so you don't accidentally drill the audio cable.
4 years old video. Still help me with my Sony platinum headphones. Great video thank you!
Wow, you saved me 100$! SO EASY to follow! Was about to throw out the headset. Hinges broke once, still factory warranty. New pair broke once, taped. Other side broke, let it sit for a year. Friends kept inviting to game. Was about to buy new ones. Said to myself, "Fix the headset you lazy ass." Thank you for your video!! Much appreciated!
My headset broke as well today. Just hit a year old. Im furious 80 buck headset by sony from best buy... barelly lasted year. Great video bro. Thanks so much.
Was about to buy a brand new $150 plus headset and seen this simple fix. Did it in less than 5 minutes. Worked out great. Thanks man
Just fixed my phones like that! works great! 1000 Thanks to you!
Just to let everyone know. Instead of cutting it in half, I straightened out a paperclip and put that through the hole instead. Works just fine. Thanks for the easy fix.
It worked pretty well on my headset, you no longer have the click when folding so it is now an uninterrupted move, but in my opinion that doesn't affect anything.
I followed your recomendation and drilled a bit further from the edge and it solved the problem.
Thank you very much, you helped me save my headset.
Thank you very much for making this video. This fix was the solution I was looking for. Sturdy fix without using tape and the headset still folds as it did before.
Worked for me, thank you for the guide! I had to switch to the 5/64 bit for it to work, but outside of that, this was perfect.
fuck yah, I just came home from buying the platinum's but I decided to try to fix my golds anyways for my son. and I looked online and your video came up. fuck yah 5 stars. I was a little nervous thinking because it was plastic and I might break it. but ever thing worked out, its a little too snug but its ok. but for sure I could already tell that am gonna have to do the left side soon. but overall you are a life saver.
PSI had purchased my gold headset March 12, 2016 so a year, 10 months and 10 days lol They broke yesterday. am gonna update when the left side breaks. but am sure the headset will last another year or even more, even after the left side breaks and I have to fix it.
Stoked to find such an easy fix! Going to do this tonight. Thanks!
Awesome idea if you have the tools! Mine broke also, and I used crazy glue to get it to stick together. The left side broke 6 months ago and now the right side broke as well, so now I'm all crazy glued up! lol Unfortunately with crazy blue the headset doesn't fold or pivot anymore. Whoever manufactures this headset should be ashamed. This is truly an example of very bad build quality. and I think I paid 200 dollars for mine last year at Gamestop. Unacceptable.
Dude I just did this and if worked!!!! Thanks so much!!!! Final fantasy quarantine here I come!!!
Amazing. So simple, and using just some snippers and a drill.. I'm kinda surprised such an easy fix works so effectively! I'm gonna try this with mine tomorrow. Thanks for posting this.
This is an awesome idea, seeing that my son's headset has this same common issue and this looks like a good fix - I'll probably look for a longer replacement pin rather than cutting the existing one in half. How can there be a thumbs down already? I'm really curious to know what the thumbs down was for?
Im glad I could help. Ive been using the repaired headset daily for the last 2 weeks without any issues. I suspect the hinge on the other earpiece will fail before the repaired one. If it does, I will update the video with a little more detail. Regarding the thumbs down...I wouldnt pay much attention to it, I know I dont.
Richard Black this worked for me... ♥♥♥
Dude don't be such a pussy
Thank you. It saved my headset. I would recommend using electrical tape around it. That way, you make sure it doesn't break again.
How would you cut the thing if youd dont have a drill or wire cutters or whatever? How did you get the hinges in? Why did you cut out the important part?
Did this except got a longer pin so it fit all the way through flush! Thanks a lot, it's almost like new. Noise canceling and flush on my head. DIY Pro.
Great idea, It works, but i made the holes with the pin itself heated with a flame melting the plastic and creating the holes perfectly
Did that really work smoothly? I need to confirm before I attempt this.
Goddamn can’t believe I didn’t think of this, to add to it, if you don’t mind it not moving, you could use liquid nails or silicon in where the exposed hinge is, giving it a bit more strength
Great solution ! Thanks. Working again 👍
Thanks bro, best fix out there. Still pivots and it's reinforced much better.
They should have done this in the first place to make it more sturdy and free from breakage... Specially like in our country here where it's humid and hot that most plastic tend to be brittle... Anyways thank you again
i bought the best buy insurance for this specific reason, it's a design flaw that won't get fixed, I'm on my 7th one in 2 years. They always break there.
Break so fast, I used some glue and it now breaking at other places
Get some J-B Weld for plastic
Totally worked. Thank you so much for sharing this!
Thanks! The only thing I did different was that I used 5/64 bit instead because the little metal piece didn't fit.
i tought that my headphones were broken because they only maked sound on one ear, so i tried using them with that usb that has bluetooth to see if the problem was the cable, and it was, they worked perfectly with bluetooth, and at the moment that i take them off.... , this happens, im glad im not the only one
Just saved me some cash on buying new ones! Thanks!
Great idea! This just happened to my set, after 1-1/2 years of heavy use (guess I was lucky that they lasted that long). I am going to try a longer pin, and then seal the ends with epoxy.
Jeffrey Mayo tell me if it works pls
Jeffrey Mayo so did I it works?
Jeffrey Mayo it works
My apologies for not posting the results, but as CyprusFang pointed out, it did indeed work. I hope that the more expensive Pro headphones have stronger hinges, as I am considering those for my next set.
Jeffrey Mayo I would recommend actually either getting the hyperX cloud 2's or getting the razed kraken 2's. Both of those headsets have metal hinges. And an actual mic with lighting.
damn dude you ROCK... this is insane this is so common...mine was just over 1 year .. :( tape didn't work at all as didn't stay on pressure on my head, I am going to try this now i just hope i didn't loose the pin!!
did it and its all good its great to have the head set back and working again as it really is a nice head set and sucks it has such a silly flaw
Im glad it worked. Mine are still going strong after nearly a year.
Good video and good idea
Helped save my headset. Looks like a common problem.
Good fix, thanks for sharing. Worked great on my own headphones that broke last week.
Not easy to make the external hole so that it is aligned with the inner hole but it works well !
Finally wrapped it with electrical tape.
Thank you so much... Did mine today and it was a success!!! I'm not waiting for the left ear to come off... Lol... Thx a lot again!!!
Excellent JC!! Great idea! They work perfectly.
Mine lasted 3 years of usage and finally brok... my only question is can it bend or fold still
they will bend/fold the same as original with this method.
great way for a fix, but sadly my issue is with the headband not the hinges, my headset headband broke and although the headset works, it is pretty uncomfortable to use as the headset does not hold position
This seems hard but this is informative. I wouldve put something in the middle in case it goes in and fall off from the makeshift whole
thanks best thing I have ever done
Surprised they didn’t break on the other side when he shook it.
Thanks a LOT man for saving my headset
If your headset is really far gone. (Like mine), use this in combo with glue and duct tape. Feels like a brand new headset on my head. Thanks for the tutorial though man.
Thanks, I fixed my headset with the tips from this video :-)
Funcion al 100% le has dado una segunda oportunidad a estos headset thanks bro
Unbelievable, you just saved my headphones! Thanks!
Didn’t expect someone as useful as you. Thanks a lot man
Thank u so much bro u saved me a lot of money and time
WOW. Thanks a lot. You just saved my headset.
Nice video. I fixed my ones by tape, but I guess later i will upgrade with your method.
Generally it seems like planned obsolescence together with shitty battery.
I'm with the same problem. and was thinking of gluing and taping it the best way I can, but your solution seems way better. The only problem is that i'm not used to use tools, and I'm afraid of the drilling part. Was it easy to drill exactly where you were supposed to?
And thanks for our video and tips. :)
Yea the drilling really isnt very difficult. You should be able to eyeball where you want the hole, but if you want you can measure the distance. just be sure to use a 1/16th drill bit so the pin fits snug and wont fall out.
Was going to ask if you find the two pin halves moving which could throw off the fix, but I guess your drill bit made the outer holes tight enough for the pin halves to stay put?
Ended up doing this, worked pretty well.
Thank u dude! if you don´t have a drill just use the metal stick and put it on fire then use it to melt the hole.
Did that work without any problem? I need to make sure before I attempt this.
Thank you so much I did this and they worked perfectly and as stable as ever
Clever fix and worked like a charm, thanks!
Mine started getting broken like yours, i wish I could watched this video before, now it's completely beoken, it still works but i can't come up with an idea and replace the plastic section over the head
thank you . you are clever
And the best video goes to Jc. Thank u dude.
after many attempts, my headset just literally disintegrated in my hands and whispered in my ears that just let it go,... but I used a couple of flat springs and a 2-inch heat shrink tube and with 4 nuts and bolts and resurrected it to another level, i know its my OCD that was kicked in but i'm finally at peace
Someone give this man a Grammy
Thank you man. Saved 100 buckd
Hi there. just want to thank you for the awesome tip. Worked like a charm!
So helpful, thank you 🙏
What do you do after you cut the pin in half??
Thanks bro you saved my headset, and my life too
Sony really grinds my gears here
ive it a go tomorrow, stupid thing just snapped on me with not much bending pressure :/ thanks man
would you recommend puting a screw in the pre existing area of where the pin was.
Reid Young I wouldn't suggest using a screw or a pin bigger than the existing pin as you may crack or split the plastic there.
JC Rides makes sense. thank you.
Works like a charm! Just had to do it to mine. Thanx for the idea, dear sir!
Worked perfect! Thanks dude
Brilliant, fixed my son's headphones easily! Thank you :)
Nice 1, I did this with a 2mm rod all way through, thx
Thx bro you saved my life
My headset broke at the hinges aswell, I might try this methood since ive already tried tape and J&B Weld so im going to clean off the glue and try this, ill edit if I like it.
Just FYI. There are screws behind the L and R emblems that when removed make disassembly very easy and grant direct access to the pins. No need to drill !!! Removing the emblems is quite tricky though. I used a needle to remove mine.
Can you elaborate on the "no need to drill" part?
Not all heroes wear capes
Gorilla glue worked perfect for me, but this definitely cleaner
Best video on youtube EVER!
Same thing that had happened to me but the problem is I don’t have any of the those appliances
great idea, thank you
Thanks, I used a rivet for the shaft.
Damn, I went through two of those, then moved to Platinum. Have to go back and try this just for satisfaction of repairing Sony's bad job :D
Thanks for this video!
Will you know why my micro only works when it has the cable to the PS4 controller?
thanks for this video.
Mine have actually snapped further up on the band. Cheap shitty ass plastic they have only lasted just over a year never abused. Turtle beach next for me I think.
The same thing happened to me but now I only Hear party Audio. Idk if thats because it broke. No cables ripped so I don’t think thats why I am Not hearing any game or homescreen audio. Someone know what I can do.
If this doesn't work do you know how to make your own DIY headset from whats on this sony headset by using the old parts?
i wa about to spend 200 bucks. thank god i saw this vid first
Does the headset still pivot, or do you lose that with this fix?
The hinge still works as original.
Thanks.
JC Rides mine wasent exsacily like your but one of my hinges were broke and it was cracked so I pushed it back in to place and it fix it ya
same thing happened to me
the way i did it is use the detachable cover on the side as a splint and duck taped it. easy and inst even flimsy, surprisingly lol