iFixit - Answers With Device "Nothing Ear (2)"

Nothing Ear (2): What glue to use to glue back together ear pod

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 08:59:35 -0700

i had to open up one of my ear buds since it stopped reading inside the case. i was able to fix the issue after meddling a bit inside but the factory glue doesnt stick anymore and ill need to glue it back together since tape is only a temporary solution. if possible i would like a glue that allows me to reopen it in the future if anything disconnects again. i read about using t7000 on an airpod question on this site but upon further research the glue is more of a permanent thing.

⟐ Answered июля 02, 2024 at 8:59 GMT-7

Nothing Ear (2): dropped one ear bud in washing machine.

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:22:50 -0700

i dropped one of my nothing ear 2 buds in the washing machine, and i would like to open it up and dry all the water, try to make it work again.

⟐ Commented июля 31, 2025 at 11:22 GMT-7

Nothing Ear (2): Both buds volume is very low

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 08:07:56 -0700

Both buds volume is very low

⟐ Answered сентября 17, 2025 at 8:07 GMT-7

Nothing Ear (2): Help identifying 5-pin SOT-23 IC ( “AK3T7”) on Nothing Ear 2024 case

Fri, 08 May 2026 01:10:38 -0700

Hi all,

I’m trying to identify a small 5-pin IC on the flex PCB of a Nothing earbud charging case (Nothing Ear).

Details:

Package: SOT-23-5
Top marking: AK3T7 (or very close)
Location: on flex cable going to pogo pins (earbud charging contacts)

Issue:

Right earbud not detected
Voltage drop only on right side when flex is connected:
- Left side: ~4.2V (normal)
- Right side: drops to ~3.8V under load

What I tested:

Disconnect flex → both sides read 4.2V
Connect flex → right side voltage drops
Removed the IC → voltage returns to normal
BUT detection LED no longer lights up without the IC

Observations:

Pin 2 = GND
Pin 4 ≈ 3V (input)
Pin 5 ≈ 3V (output)
Likely has EN/control pins

Also found a damaged resistor connected to VOUT, which may have caused the failure.

Questions:

What IC could this be? (Load switch? Power distribution? Detection IC?)
Any known equivalents or replacements?

Photos attached.

Appreciate any help 🙏

Nothing Ear (2): Can I change the battery to 30 mah or 45 mah as 33 mah battery is buds

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:43:27 -0700

since my buds battery is drained i want to change them and 33 mah battery is not available i cant find it so can i change it with 30 or 45 mah and which will be the best and if 33 mah is available, can u tell me where i can find it ?

Nothing Ear (2): Related to buds battery.

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 04:08:19 -0700

My right bud battery of nothing ear (2) is draining too fast. About 70% of the battery is drained within half and hour any solution please

Nothing Ear (2): any chances to buy a separate charging case for the ear 2

Thu, 16 May 2024 03:04:00 -0700

I lost my nothing ear 2 but I have the earbuds with me and then any chances to buy a separate charging case for the ear 2

⟐ Edited мая 16, 2024 at 3:04 GMT-7

Nothing Ear (2): How do I take the Ear 2 Apart?

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 16:18:22 -0700

I'm looking on how to take my Ear 2 apart, since somehow a hair got literally inside the Ear 2 case, I believe through the pair button, and I want to seppararte the 2 pieces, the white plastic and the transparent one, if that's possible.