A collection of what I've learned, found, and fixed over the years and thousands of homepod repairs. Check back as I am always adding new issues and fixes, and soon a new section for the 2nd Gen.
If you think you found a new issue or fix, you can let me know and I'll put it here with your name on it!
The same symptoms do not always mean the same root cause, and physical damage can be tricky to spot. If you are going to attempt your own repairs, it would behoove you to have a spare set of HomePod parts to diagnose and troubleshoot.
For HomePods that have never been repaired or taken apart before, start with the Common Issues, then Less-Common.
If you diagnosed a known issue, made repair attempts, and now experience a new / different issue, it's probably your fault. Check the Common Mistakes section for some tips.
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Common Issues
Issues that can occur with untouched HomePods.
Less-Common Issues
Common Mistakes
What's That Sound?
Want me to fix your HomePod instead? Send it in! Repairs for common issues including shipping both ways cost $70, and only go up to $90 for rarer, more involved repairs.