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Hi everyone,

Looking for some advice on what to do with my Pixel Buds Pro 2.

The Issue: My left earbud completely stopped responding. The case isn't detecting it at all, while the right earbud works totally fine.

What I've tried so far:

1. Cleaned all charging contacts on both the case and the earbud.
2. Left it on the charger for a long time (including applying physical pressure to make sure it contacts).
3. Tried the "plug insertion" trick to kickstart a dead battery.
4. Attempted a full factory reset (holding the back button for 30s with the case plugged in). The case just makes a single beep sound and fails to enter pairing mode because it doesn't recognize the left earbud.

Questions:

1. Is there any known way or board repair trick to fix/revive a completely dead earbud in this state, or is it basically non-repairable?
2. Is it simpler to just buy a standalone replacement left earbud second-hand? Has anyone successfully synced a loose earbud to their original case/right earbud?

Thanks in advance for any insights!