Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

djc6

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Aug 11, 2007
902
599
Cleveland, OH
My pair of Powerbeats 3 no longer charge. I have a USB multimeter attach and it shows the headphones are not drawing any current while charging. Tried cleaning the MicroUSB port with a tiny amt of isopropyl alcohol, tried various reset procedures I found online (hold down power button + volume down button) and I also tried different charging cables, different wall A/C adapters. Any other tips on how I might get them to charge again?
 

djc6

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Aug 11, 2007
902
599
Cleveland, OH
Hmm, I recalled I have some DeoxIT D5 spray - used it on the MicroUSB connector. Now the multimeter claims its drawing 0.03A :) maybe a sign of life?
 

djc6

macrumors 6502a
Original poster
Aug 11, 2007
902
599
Cleveland, OH
well the Powerbeats 3 have been drawing 30 microamps all day and still won't turn on, or draw a meaningful charge to charge the battery.
 
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.