Zolo liberty volume fix!

#26

Hello Elmo,

What type of glue did you use when you reassembled the headphones?

#27

I used Gorilla super glue, but realistically you can use amy type. Its what I had available and is also waterproof

#28

Thanks for this fix! I was worried that I’d have to send my earbuds back.

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#29

OK!!! Just removed mesh and I found a small black piece of sponge (not cloth). With both removed the volume is back up to normal - I think the glue softens and drips into a ball to block the channel. Now to stick it all back together. A big THANK YOU for coming up with this solution.

:grinning:

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#30

Same issue happened with mine - decided to follow the guide by @elmo41683 and found the exact same gunk blocking the holes in both of my earbuds. Gave them a good clean and the volume is crystal clear again.

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Separated the cloth from the mesh.

Check out the gunk / grease in there! Seems like it could be a production issue since most of you guys reading this are experiencing the same problem.

Definitely not ear wax. Machine oil? Or maybe the sub-par glue that was supposed to hold the mesh? I don’t know.

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#31

Think they should publish this kind of special surgery in the description.

#32

Wow that’s interesting. I wonder what that is?

#33

Hi @elmo41683

Thanks for the tip, cleaned up all the gunk and my earphones sound like new.

But do you have any idea on what type of glue they use for sticking them together ? would be great if i can put my clean ear-piece together.

Thanks.

#34

Probably wouldn’t want to use the same type of glue. A tiny amount of Gorilla super glue applied with a toothpick worked for me.

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#35

You can use super glue, put a dab onto a piece of paper and use a toothpick to put a dab or two onto the mesh so it stays in place

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#36

Thanks for sharing! Awesome that people take the time to do this!

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#37

You see “You never stand alone” here. :grin:
Take part in our community and enjoy it!

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#38

Hi guys,
I’ve managed to get my Zolo Liberty working!!
Take out the tiny shield on the earpiece👂🏻And hey-ho!!
They both work great!!

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#39

Can’t wait to try this, as I’ve started to experience the same issue in the right bud.

#40

A photo would be helpful for all others.
Could you please!:grin:

#41

Just look at the pictures posted above :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:

#42

Please, please forgive me!
I haven’t seen those, because I have a small laptop screen only.

I will never make such a horrible mistake again.:sob: :sob::sob:

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#43

I did this to fix a sound issue and while it worked I ended up having the mesh (and the little paper/felt piece under it) come out somewhere, and it is highly unlikely I’ll see it again.

I’m wondering if anyone has any suggestions as to what could replace it? Or where to get a replacement, even if I have to cut it to size.

#44

I had took mine out and used it without the mesh. didn’t bother me and they still work so you should be fine. just make sure to keep them clean

#45

yeah it works fine, I’m just concerned about sweat as I use them to mow and exercise. I’m not sure if that paper under the mesh even was to help prevent moisture getting through, but if it was I just want to be sure I’m not risking them.

I mean, obviously if the seal is tight sweat shouldn’t be getting into the canal anyway so maybe it isn’t a huge deal; I’d still like to replace it with something if possible. Maybe I’ll run by a craft store later and see if they have any sort of mesh I could just cut to fit. That sheet under seemed like it was just felt paper or something to let sound through and keep out stuff.