AirPods Repair

Apple AirPods are wireless headphones released December 2016.

Author: Scott Havard (and 4 other contributors)

Table of Contents

1 Category

Soldering, Reimagined

Heats Fast, Runs for Hours Anywhere You Repair

Guides

Replacement Guides

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Teardowns

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Troubleshooting

One AirPod Dies Faster](/content/Troubleshooting/AirPods/One+Airpod+Dies+Faster/506777/index.html)

Parts

• Batteries\n(2)

Background and Identification

The Apple AirPods were announced in September of 2016 alongside the iPhone 7. The headphones communicate wirelessly using Bluetooth technology, and include the W1 chip enhancing connectivity.

Specifications

Weight:

• AirPods (each) - 0.14 ounces (4g)
• Charging Case (each) - 1.34 ounces (34g)

Dimensions:

• AirPods (each) - 0.65 by 0.71 by 1.59 inches (16.5 by 18.0 by 40.5 mm)
• Charging Case - 1.74 by 0.84 by 2.11 inches (44.3 by 21.3 by 53.5 mm)

Connectivity:

• AirPods - Bluetooth
• Charging Case - Lightning connector

Sensors:

• Dual beam-forming microphones
• Dual optical sensors
• Motion-detecting accelerometer
• Speech-detecting accelerometer

Additional Information:

• Apple AirPod Page
• AirPod Wikipedia Page