Hi,
I’m reading different things online about how to replace my Lumity RT receives.
Do I need the removal tool or do I just have to pull the receiver out?
Thanks!
Generic advice. Don’t just pull on the receiver. If it’s like most receivers I’ve seen, you need a tool, but a straightened small paperclip makes a good substitute.
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Yeah, the official tool looks just like those clips to access the sin cards in mobile phones.
But I’m not sure it’s still needed on the latest Phonak HAs, that’s why I asked…
I’ve used thumbtacks and sewing needles. There’s one Audeo model, where they just pull out, but I don’t think it’s the RT. Pretty sure it’s either the Slim or the Life, but I forget which. Maybe both.
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Phonak video here for the pull/snap receiver
And here to push the plastic pin out just enough to remove the receiver which I’m sure you have.
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Curious: why do you want to replace the speaker yourself? Aren’t the aids under a warranty?
They’re about $25-$30 each on ebay. I keep spares in my purse and my office. Even it it were free under warranty, the inconvenience isn’t worth the cost savings.
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Not that I know, as the speakers need to be replaced rather often (like once a year) even in they don’t fail completely.
But now, specifically, I want to get them shorter.
Why? That’s not normal practice, although I’m sure the manufacturer and clinics would like you to do it, it’s totally unnecessary.
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In my experience they do fail/get worse after a certain amount of time
In what way tho, my last pair went 4 years, I only replaced them because I went to a more powerful gain,the only time I’ve seen replacement necessary is broken wire/connection issues, they certainly don’t last forever but every year seems too often for no good reason.
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With my Starkey I had to replace them pretty often, let’s hope the Phonak ones are better.
Anyway, in this specific case I’ve just bought new receivers with a shorter tube. Because, after I got an ear mould, the previous cable seemed a bit too long to me.
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I used to have to replace receivers from time to time with my old Phonak HAs, like every 12 to 18 months. I don’t replace them nearly as much with Oticon as they last at least twice that.
Just be careful to only push the pin about half a millimeter. If you use too much force, it is possible to drive the little lock pin right out, or far enough that you can’t get it back, and then you’re looking at a manufacturer repair.
If you have a version that is just friction fit, then no worries.
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