The AirPods Max That Refused to Connect Until I Swapped This Board

These AirPods Max basically just stopped connecting. No pairing. No audio. Nothing. From the outside, everything seemed fine, but the issue had to be inside.

I went straight to the left cup where the Bluetooth board lives. This little board is responsible for everything wireless, so if it’s messed up, the headphones act completely dead.

The Bluetooth Board Was the Culprit

Sure enough, this board was the problem.

I grabbed a replacement I bought online, it was pulled from another pair of AirPods Max. Not cheap, but once installed, the headphones woke right up.

That’s when people started pointing out a dent on the driver. They were worried I damaged it during the repair.

Fixing the Driver

Check this out. It’s actually super easy to bring it back into shape. I gently pressed it from behind, and just like that, it was perfect again. No cracks, no weird buzzing, just a perfectly flat driver ready to go.

Putting It All Back Together

With the Bluetooth board swapped and the driver looking brand new, I screwed everything back in and closed up the cup.

Power on… connect… and just like that, they paired instantly. Good as new.

Final Thoughts

Sometimes, one tiny board can shut down an entire set of AirPods Max. It’s wild to think a $200+ part can hold that much power over a premium device.

The driver surviving with just a gentle press was the real win here. These headphones are built tough, even when they make you pay for it.

See you in the next article!