How to Replace Headband Pad Cushion on Bose QuietComfort 15 2 QC15 QC2 Headphones
Is the headband pad on your Bose QC15 or QC2 cracked, flaking or falling apart? Our two-piece replacement pad has an underside and a top side that snap together over the headband. This guide shows you how to install it.
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Shop the QC15 Headband Pad: $19.99What You'll Need
Included in the kit:
- Replacement headband pad (underside and top pieces that snap together)
- Install tool (screwdriver)
You'll also need:
- The original brackets and 4 screws from your headphones (you reuse them)
- Scissors or a sharp blade, like a box cutter
- A small piece of tape (optional)
Step-by-Step: How to Replace the Bose QC15 / QC2 Headband Pad
Step 1: Remove the bracket screws
Remove the screws from the brackets on both the left and right sides of the headband. There are 4 screws total, 2 per bracket. Keep the screws and the brackets in a safe spot, because you will reuse them to install the new pad.
Step 2: Cut off the old pad
Cut along the seam of the old pad with scissors or a sharp blade and remove all of the old material.
Caution: There is a wire inside the headband. Cut carefully so you do not damage it.
Step 3: Position the underside piece
Line up the underside piece of the new pad on the headband.
Tip: If the wire is loose, you can hold it in place with a small piece of tape. Just make sure the tape does not cover the plastic clips.
Step 4: Snap on the top piece
Place the top piece over the underside piece and squeeze to snap the clips in place. There are several clips, so you should hear quite a few clicks. When you squeeze and hear no more clicking, it is fully installed.
Tip: You should not have to push very hard. If you do not hear a click, reposition the piece and try again rather than forcing it.
Step 5: Reinstall the brackets
Start with the outer bracket (the top piece) and line up the holes. Fit the inner bracket piece in place, hold the two together, and insert the screws. Each bracket takes 2 screws. Repeat on the other side.
Step 6: Check that it is secure
Extend the ear cups a little and make sure everything is tight and nothing comes loose. That's it. Your headband pad is replaced.
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Get the QC15 Headband Pad: $19.99Why Do Bose QC15 Headband Pads Wear Out?
The headband pad sits on top of your head every time you wear your headphones. Over the years the covering cracks and crumbles. That's normal wear, not a defect.
This CentralSound kit includes the two-piece replacement pad and the install tool, so you can replace it at home.
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Shop NowFrequently Asked Questions
Which models does this fit?
Bose QuietComfort 15 (QC15) and QuietComfort 2 (QC2).
Will this fit the QC35 or QC25?
No. For those models, see our QC35 / QC25 headband pad kit.
Do I need tools?
The install tool is included in the kit. You will also need scissors or a sharp blade to cut off the old pad.
Do I reuse the original brackets and screws?
Yes. Keep the 4 screws and both brackets when you take them off, and reinstall them over the new pad.
How do I know the pad is snapped in all the way?
You will hear several clicks as the clips snap together. When squeezing produces no more clicks, it is fully installed.
Is this an original Bose part?
No. It's a CentralSound brand headband pad.
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