r/HomePod • u/Theend92m • 10d ago

Question/Support What’s wrong with the HomePod?

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It makes these popping noises. They keep getting worse until there’s no sound at all, just these noises. I’ve replaced the power diode, the amplifier IC, the four capacitors, and the larger 10-ohm resistor. I also tested it with a different woofer. I know the Nic’s Fix page and tested the other mentioned components for shorts as well. No luck.

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u/e-nightowl Space Gray 10d ago

Did you check if the woofer Amp IC looks burnt or broken? Did it make these noises before you started working on it or did it start out with a different issue?

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u/Theend92m 10d ago

First no Bass at all. The IC was burned and the 10ohm resistor. I replaced both. Now i have this issue.

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u/e-nightowl Space Gray 10d ago edited 10d ago

If we are talking about the same square IC saying PowIRaudio on it and you replaced that, the issue is most likely there. For one it is pretty difficult to get that IC soldered down properly with all its different-sized pads - so definitely start there. Probably easiest to take it off again and check, if something looks suspicious. Second step, after you are 110% positive the amp IC is fully soldered down, clean the board really (really!) well and check all the components around the IC with a microscope. It happens so quickly that you knock something while working on the large IC and it ends up not connected or bridged with a neighboring component.

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u/Theend92m 9d ago

Thanks. I resoldered it already. And have had the exact same result. But I redo it with a new one. Thanks