Removal and reattachment of ear cushions on your Razer headset should be done properly to prevent any damages.
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You can view the video below for instructions or review a copy of the video transcript.
Select headset model for instructions
Razer BlackShark V3, Razer BlackShark V3 Pro, Razer BlackShark V3 X HyperSpeed, Razer BlackShark V2, Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2020), and Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023)
See the illustration below of the ear cushion inner parts.
There are eight snap joints and two circular ribs on the ear cushion assembly while the headset ear cup has eight interlocking holders and two guide bosses.
To remove the ear cushions:
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Pry open the first lower bottom joint using a flathead screwdriver or prying tool.
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Pull up the cushion assembly at the leatherette region and detach each snap joint.
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After detaching all snap joints, take out the cushion assembly.
To reattach the ear cushions:
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Align the circular ribs to the guide bosses.
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Snap onto each corresponding interlocking holder by pressing on top of the leatherette. You should hear a clear clicking sound to ensure its proper attachment.
Razer Barracuda X Chroma, Razer Barracuda X, Razer BlackShark V2 HyperSpeed, Razer Kraken 2019, Razer Kraken Tournament Edition, Razer Kraken V3, Razer Kraken V3 Pro, and Razer Nari series
To remove the ear cushions:
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Hold the outer lip (not the outer rim) of the cushion.
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Pull the outer lip off gently.
To reattach the ear cushions:
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Put some of the cushion’s outer lip onto the ear cushion holder.
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Insert the rest of the cushion’s outer lip gently into place.
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Make sure it is smoothly attached.
Razer Barracuda Pro
See the illustration below of the ear cushion inner parts.
There are a total of 6 snap joints and 2 circular ribs on the ear cushion assembly while the ear cup has 6 interlocking holders and 2 guide bosses.
To remove the ear cushions:
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Pry open the first and second lower bottom joints using a flathead screwdriver or prying tool.
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Pull up the cushion assembly at the leatherette region and detach each snap joint.
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After detaching all snap joints, take out the cushion assembly.
To reattach the ear cushions:
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Make sure the guide ribs sit into the guide holes.
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Snap onto each corresponding interlocking holder by pressing on top of the leatherette. You should hear a clear clicking sound to ensure its proper attachment.
Razer Opus
There are six snap joints on the ear cushion assembly and six interlocking holders on the headset earcup.
To remove the ear cushions:
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Pry open the snap joints starting with the first one at the bottom using a flathead screwdriver or prying tool.
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Do the same on the other joints in a counterclockwise direction until you have opened all six of them.
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Open the ear cushion.
To reattach the ear cushions:
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Press on the leather top region of one of the ear cushion interlocking holders against its corresponding snap joint. You can hear a clear clicking sound when it snaps back into place.
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Do this to each of the snap joints until all six are properly re-assembled.
