Introduction
I will teach you how to dismantle the AirPods charging case as much as possible without damaging it. This dissasembly is a case that has spent a lot of time in the water and has significant corrosion. You can use this method where possible to remove or replace the battery or internal circuitry.
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This is a charging case for AirPods, which is currently waterlogged. I will try to take it apart and test the internals for water damage.
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Use a polished metal lever to loosen it further, then fix it with a vise grip, tighten it slowly to deform the load and outer shell, and then loosen with the tool. (Remember to secure the AirPods on both sides of the shell before attaching it. Prevent the press from leaving traces on the outer casing.)
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After the cleaning, don't worry about the lithium battery just yet. Connect the charger to the circuit board and see if the charging indicator turns on.
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Looks like this circuit board still needs work. The light isn't turning on. Check that the current is 6 mA. The PMIC is often the problem, as it is one of the more fragile components of the board.
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Remove any damaged components, find their identical replacements and replace them on the board. Only attempt this step if you have experience with microsoldering. If not, you can consult my recommendations at the end of the disassembly.
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In summary, this disassembly of an AirPods case is directed primarily to normal users who have waterlogged AirPods cases. You can attempt to dismantle them with this method, as best you can.
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After the cleaning, you can use a hair dryer to heat and dry the circuit board. If functionality is restored, you can use B7000 glue to put the case back together. Hopefully this helps everyone!
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Finally, I'd like to ask the teardown team at iFixit: Can you change the repairability score of the AirPods from a 0 now? (^_^)
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So, just buy new AirPods then?
