Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Today, Fairphone launched their 2nd generation over-ear headphones in Europe and the US: the Fairbuds XL, upgraded for 2025 with new 40mm dynamic drivers and updated material design for a more sustainable construction.

The Fairbuds XL from 2023 were already an iFixit favourite for their common sense approach to battery replacement and repairability. And if you’re a regular on this channel, you know how much we love Fairphone’s modular, sustainable smartphone and their approach to repair, with easy-swap parts and great guides.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:56 Fairbuds XL battery removal
01:31 Easily swap out the ear cushions on the Fairbuds XL
01:42 Replace and even upgrade old drivers on the Fairbuds XL
02:33 Fairbuds XL mainboard removal
03:03 Fairbuds XL headband and interconnect cable removal
03:29 Final thoughts

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