I've had a very difficult time removing the sockets from the packaging. Does anyone have additional tips for getting them off?
1468528
Stick a screwdriver into the open end of the socket. Hold the socket and just slam the handle of the screwdriver down into your workbench. That did it for me. It destroys the packaging though. I would just return them, they're pretty terrible.
1468529
I just broke the packaging and removed the small parts from the socket ends by tapping a screwdriver through the socket. I can't imagine why they were packaged that way.
942848
I drove a screw into the stubs after they broke off and stuck the socket in a vise and used pliers to yank out the plug.
1534661
I had the same problem until I realized that the cables are completely detachable which is great. So I just pulled them out all together and thennplugged them back in. Hope that helps.
1904390
Ive had them uninstalled for months. Depending on how much room you have to get a drill in there it shouldn't be too hard. An angled drill would be great, as that will be my approach. I just haven't had the time.
195693
I actually have not removed them yet. I'm sorry I can't provide a first-hand account of their removal. Hopefully, someone else who has used this product can help!
2207314
Do you mean the memory foam tips? If so, please twist and pull gently and the tips will come off. All units now ship with a small amount of lubricant placed on the tips during manufacturing. This will make removing the tips much easier. If you have had a problem in the past, please contact us and we will send you new tips free of charge.Thanks, The AirBuds Team
1572145
That is a good question. I have tried prying it apart but then there was a bad cracking sound so I gave up and bought new ones.
413490
sorry, i can't help. i can not detach mine either, but i only use the one that came on it and i'm satisfied. there were some comments from some buyers last year that they said they came out too easy. so maybe they tightened them up. i was afraid i might break it if i pulled it down too hard...
786885
No I've tried but I can't get the old one out. What ashame. I just bought new ones. Hope this helped.
767669
The ring can be tough to remove. I've used a couple of screw drivers to remove it.
380078
It's not that easy. I just tried to remove it for the first time and took me about 2 min. Best way seems to pry it off from the top down.
1203392
I haven't had any trouble. Just pry around the edges upward, like you're opening a can of paint, with a flat edged screw driver. Used them, and others similar to them, for years. Hope that helps. Good luck.
1384809
It's very difficult to get it out but I used a plias and a hammer and knocked it out, when I placed the attachment in the wrong place. Good luck
949758
My sockets were so old they had gotten out-of-round and the inserts wouldn't fit. I straightened the sockets as well as I could and then forced the inserts in. I then took a drill with a 1/2" bit and went through the insert to take out the distortion (from being in the out-of-round socket) and it worked fine!
2038008
Yes they were somewhat difficult to remove but simply applying a tugging motion (pulling away) is how I finally removed them, at first when I tried to remove it I actually unscrewed the pen which I discovered that the refill adapter was located. Good luck and enjoy the pens, once you do get them removed a drop of 3n1 Oil may be of use.
1723396
I used a screwdriver. It did seem like it was going to break, but nothing broke. I do agree they should be easier to take off.
1382612
Did you ever get them off? I didn't find the answers very helpful and I am having the same problem!