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Fairbuds 2 teardown reveals high repairability and easy battery replacement

Brief written by the FOSSWire AI editor from Hackaday Hardware

1 min read Impact: 4/10

Key Takeaway

The Fairbuds 2 earbuds feature a design that allows for easy battery swaps and PCB access with minimal use of glue.

Summary

A teardown of the Fairbuds 2 by iFixit shows the device is designed for repairability, earning a 10/10 repairability score. The earbuds use a removable battery door to access the LIR1054 coin cell and feature an accessible PCB. While some glue is used in the driver section, the device remains IP54 rated and can be reassembled successfully.

Repairability details of Fairbuds 2

  • Uses a LIR1054 3.6 V lithium-ion coin cell accessible via a battery door.
  • Features an Airoha AB1577S (Cortex-M4F based) IC for Bluetooth Low Energy and touch controls.
  • The earbud enclosure is held together by plastic clips and minimal glue.
  • The charging case is disassembled using bolts.
  • The USB-C port is soldered directly to the PCB.

Why it matters

The design provides a contrast to standard wireless earbuds by prioritizing modularity and reducing electronic waste through easier component replacement.

Original reference: hackaday.com →