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Re:AirPods Pro by Jeremy1026 on Monday October 28, 2019 @12:28PM (#21378420)
They will just replace your AirPods. Not actually replace the batteries. iFixIt[1] had to physically cut them open to get to the battery, there's no way Apple is actually replacing the battery as opposed to recycling what parts they can and tossing the rest when they come in for service.

[1]https://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/AirPods+Teardown/75578

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Re:AirPods Pro by w0utert on Monday October 28, 2019 @12:35PM (#21378493)
Interesting, I didn't know that. But if you look at it purely from a cost perspective, it's at least a lot cheaper have the airpods swapped for 2x $49 when the battery dies, compared to buying a new pair with case for $199.

Obviously replaceable batteries would be even better. How do other brands of wireless earbuds of the same size fare in this regard?

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