HyperX QuadCast S USB Connector and Auxiliary Port Replacement

Written By: Nathan Arruda

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HyperX QuadCast S USB Connector and Auxiliary Port Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

Suppose your HyperX QuadCast S microphone is not receiving power, or no audio is being outputted from the microphone. In that case, you may need to replace the headphone jack and USB-C port connected to the I/O Board of the microphone. Follow this guide to see how to access the I/O Board to reach these ports to begin replacement. For this guide, you will need a Phillips #0 screwdriver head. It's important not to damage any removed ports since the replacement ports will need to be soldered onto the board. This guide will not go into the specifics of how to solder the ports on the I/O Board however.

Tools

Phillips #0 Screwdriver

Step 1

Set the microphone on a flat surface.
Pull each of the support bands upwards and off of the notches to release the microphone from its base.
There are four support bands in total, but it does not matter which band you choose to take off first.

Step 2

Orientate the microphone with the gain control knob upwards.
Pull outwards from the microphone to release the gain control knob.
It will not take much force to release the knob from the microphone. Be aware that a small "pop" may be heard once the knob is unplugged.

Step 3

Remove the gain control knob.
The gain control knob connects to the tiny black pin indicated. When reattaching the knob, make sure to properly align the hole to the shape of the pin.

Step 4

Remove the three 6 mm Phillips #0 screws.

Step 5

Begin to pull out the I/O board.
Unplug any cables connected to the I/O board.
Some of the cables will need to be soldered back to any replacement I/O board to function properly.