Apple AirPods Max 1 (Lightning & USB-C) Headband Jack Repair – Kit

Fix power or audio issues with this right-side headband jack replacement kit from JoesGEcom. Compatible with both AirPods Max 1 (Lightning) (Model A2096, released 2020) and USB-C (Model A3184, released 2024) the parts are fully interchangeable.

⚡ How to Tell if Your Headband Jack Is Bad

If your AirPods Max:

• Won’t power on or enter pairing mode
• Reset during charging but never connect
• Have no sound or intermittent audio

It could be caused by:

• Bluetooth Board
• Power Board
• Right Headband Jack (common)
• Left Headband Jack (common)

🧪 Quick Diagnostic Test

⚠️ Always check the headband jacks first. Even slight wear or looseness can cause connection loss.

1. Plug in the charging cable.
2. Press the button on your AirPods Max.
3. Watch the red light:

• • Flickers before going dead → Power Board issue
  • Stays on, then fades → Power Board issue

✅ Solution: If your headband jack is damaged, replacing it often restores power and pairing. You can remove your headband to inspect is to see any corrosion or damage on it to identify a headband jack as a solution. 

How To Install the Right Headband Jack On AirPods Max: 

How To Install the Left Headband Jack On AirPods Max: 

How To Remove Old Ribbon From Headband Jack: 

Step-by-Step Repair Videos USB-C Model Jack Fix: