How to Replace AirPods Battery Without Damage (First & Second Gen)

[@Gubby-Man]

iFixit: Non-removable battery, 0/10 repairability score. ChargerLAB: Hold my beer…

[@veccio]

I’m guessing iFixit is aware of this but doesn’t recommend the fine soldering work and risk of an average user overheating the battery too risky. You’d probably want to find the soldering gun, heat resistant tape and an infrared thermometer at the very least and most people would probably wing it with a hair dryer, posing a risk.

[@BengalGecko]

@@veccioI winged it with hot hands and a hairdryer and it worked great. Battery came right out. I also just clamped the AirPod into a small electronic clamp stand with magnifying glass and did the soldering. Thankfully though I have extremely fine soldering tips, that’s the most important part imo, oh and definitely take some anti convulsants and maybe a benzodiazepine so your hands don’t shake LOL one twitch and you’ll melt through the side of the AirPod haha

[@dabelu7165]

@@BengalGecko You sound like a Metal Gear Solid enjoyer.

[@BengalGecko]

@@dabelu7165 I sure am

[@choddo]

Nice work. The fact these are so hard to repair and sold in such big numbers, most of which first gen are probably in landfill, is pretty depressing.

[@jameswoll]

Best job I've seen done on these. Well played, Sir!

[@Newsthink]

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[@epicgames2051]

I definitely recommend zooming a bit for a clearer picture. It was kinda hard to see where you soldered, for example. But nonetheless, excellent video!

[@tOSdude]

This year I was the last person to be re-gifted a set of Airpods that have apparently been circulating for 6 years. They are not taking a charge. With this guide I believe I can at least try to get them working.

[@aaaaea9268]

Can’t believe it’s possible Truly impressive work, as they say, where there’s a will, there’s a way Great work

[@ScoopofScience]

Now, if Apple actually cares about the environment they will open up replacement parts and tools to 3rd party repair shops and to individuals. Good video though, glad too see this is still possible till Apple pairs a chip in the battery with the headphone unit similar to that of the iPhone batteries. Making replacements impossible.

[@timbly-wx2ft]

Law should prevent companies like Apple from making products that cannot have batteries replaced easily. It is contributing to planetary destruction!

[@jhonnythejeccer6022]

Holy smokes this is amazing

[@nilomyki]

@ChargerLAB can you advise where the exact Bent (Curved) Tweezers as used in the video can be purchased.

[@commentbot2974]

You just bend them yourself

[@markb1911]

Thanks for the video! I’ve been replacing batteries in phones, computers, and various other electronic devices for some time now, but the time has come for me to learn this delicate repair. I can’t bring myself to discard my 1st gen AirPods, as it feels like a waist with all other components besides the batteries being perfectly fine. Heat gun, patience, and probably more heat gun. Is the flex that connects the bottom charging contacts and microphone integrated with the battery connector flex tabs? The battery tabs appear to “sandwich” it.

[@maio996s]

Hi! Thank you for the video, very useful! I did it in one airpod but now it takes a lot of time to racharge.. maybe some contact with the plate that is behind the metallic closure of the airpod?

[@nicolastrudel9320]

Where do those curved tweezers come from ? Thanks for the video

[@GDrew.]

Great Work 👌

[@swat007jp]

What is flux? Can you put a link of everything you used. Ty

[@AnhNguyen-wk8ht]

you dont really need it. at a certain point of degree, the solder iron melts and easily be pulled out.

[@jhnny321]

Yes, I agree, it is a nice video, but it would be good to have links to some of the tools and products used in the repair process.

[@luiscardenasojeda6768]

Amazing video, would you share the twezeer type ? and where to buy one ? . I've searched trough the internet but no success. Thanks a lot

[@limebulls]

2:00 what's this cuved tweezer called? can't find it online

[@JohnGauge790]

Curvy Tweezy

[@Bayareabosses415]

Excellent video 😊

[@azizulhakimevo]

Hai, I would like to ask, if the cap bottom airpod was break up while pull out the battery, its still can work?

[@Mohannad_Raad]

What is the sprea name that you used to clean airpods

[@londonbluevideo]

Very good, what type of glue did you use? Was it the same heat reactive glue that Apple used initially?

[@edzussterns]

Would like to know this too. Glue in this repair is super important as it must be safe since these are in peoples ears for countless hours. Use wrong glue and risk giving someone cancer.

[@LongTu167]

Very nice video, thanks very much!!!

[@ChargerLAB]

Many thanks!

[@OliTV7]

Hi man! I have Airpods gen. 1 with dead batteries. I’m confused cause I saw on aliexpress that those battery (A1523, A1722, A1604, A2032 and A2031) are all compatible. Is that true? Because it makes no sense to name them different way…

[@nkx979]

Can I use hair dryer to remove glue and pull it out?

[@ChargerLAB]

The heating temperature of hair dryer is not enough to remove the glue.

[@Touchgrassplz]

this is amazing!

[@Minslocker]

I don't want to blow up my ears

[@RoyceJusticeJasmyn]

These are an improvement over the 1st gen buds. kzbin.infoUgkxK5mc3yw4xA7Mf2j6k6n1Uqv_KUgrKdeM Pros: The fit is fantastic. This is the biggest plus. They stay in my ears when running and become unnoticeable. They are tight but comfortable. The sound quality is about the same as the 1st gen buds. They pair more easily with my LG G8 ThinQ and immediately reconnect when removed from the case. The sound balance is excellent, good but not overpowering base and clean mid tones and highs.Cons: The noise cancellation is good but perhaps a little less effective than the Bose ANC on the 1st gen buds. Passthrough mode as not as good as the 1st gen buds making it a little more difficult to hear conversations when in passthrough.

[@hyungs4556]

It's an awesome skill. Have you ever been unable to connect to Bluetooth after replacement? After I replaced it, I can't connect to Bluetooth...

[@ChargerLAB]

Yes, your problem might because the solder joints are not properly connected.

[@mdebrahimomi8558]

wow bro that's good job.

[@ajaykularia7559]

I want to replace my battery for my airpods left & right Whats the cost ..?

[@Adrian-nu7tt]

excellent tutor, unfortunately not all user having special clamp specifically for certain item. unless they open repair shop. but I would say this is perfect when other says cant u said yes it can be repaired.

[@JaydenLawson]

Edit: This is the original repair video, where they make their own clamp jig: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnacknVrlrWVg68 Just need to design one on a 3D printer. Otherwise, I'm sure you could put some soft material around a clamp. There doesn't seem to be a lot of pressure required to pull the battery out.

[@justint6234]

Hit and miss, my left sides tiny ribbon cable was stuck or intentially glued to the body of the battery. Pulling oit the battery of course tore/ ripped this cable when pulling out the battery and was meant to be in the bin anyways.

[@EyasD04]

a "fix the AirPods no hit run"? respect...

[@llaziest]

Everyone in comments saying this hard af. Prob won’t attempt so I get angry or something lmao

[@technicaldhruba7406]

Super

[@tonydique4554]

The design of these is lame. Battery should be more easily replaceable. Typical Apple.

[@Rational_Thinker.]

😂😂

[@sampson4886]

​@@Rational_Thinker.Just the tools cost from the video would cover the cost of buying a pair lol

[@rebodyking7584]

@@sampson4886yes true, but electronic waste is a real problem….. I’ve had to change my AirPods basically every two years. It’s ridiculous really. But hey it is what it is. I think they should at least make the case battery replaceable, and then just sell us the air pods themselves when needed

[@golife7547]

They want you to buy a new one and keep buying..😂😂

[@Thirrtyeighterr]

👍👍👍

[@AbdAlgani1999]

new battery only 25map comparing with original 60map

[@robertmorales4051]

Iv'e bought 2 and won't buy another. The adhesive doesn't last. And I'm not buying more adhesive rings. Not worth it! Great idea but still weak.

[@Interlocutor_]

I’ve done (and continue to do) many repairs for myself and my family on iPhones, iPads and other electronics I’m familiar with. Fuck this, this is a profound pain in the ass. I’ll pass.

[@awinbisa]

Ah the planned obsolescence of apple. Governments neee to legislate against this kind of design philosophy

[@mikedell184]

No thanks...I'll just buy a new pair 😂

[@eighty_one_shots405]

Fax this is too much for no reason bruh

[@ericalvarado1228]

For real. Fuck all this. I replaced the battery in my digital Polaroid easily and I thought this process might be the same. Nope. Lmao.

[@nicostrappazon]

@@ericalvarado1228almost like they make it hard for the end user so they can siphon more out of pocket your pocket. Right to repair

[@silvon4r]

Just bought a pair of batteries for only 20$ bucks. How much a new pair of AirPods?

[@eugenereap7366]

@@silvon4rdepends 😂

[@martinsweltdertechnik1868]

Heat not hit. Negative not negtive. Please improve your english.