When removing the case, be sure to take the tip of your finger and push through the bottom charging port until the case slides up and is easy to remove. Don't try to remove your AirPods case by pulling on the top lid.
To remove the AirPods lid, use the heat gun on the section that attaches the lid to the case. Or keep a heating pad on the back of the case. The heat gun/heating pad will loosen the adhesive keeping the two together. After about 20 seconds, use your pliers to pry the lid off.
Clean the case of your AirPods or AirPods Pro
Clean the charging case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. If necessary, you can slightly dampen the cloth with isopropyl alcohol. Allow the charging case to dry. Make sure not to get any liquid in the charging ports.
Apple-branded accessories purchased separately are covered by the Apple Limited Warranty for Accessories. This includes adapters, spare cables, wireless chargers, or cases. Our warranty is in addition to rights provided by consumer law. If your situation isn't covered, you'll pay a fee.
But AirPods cases are somewhat fragile themselves, which is why the your AirPods case needs protection, itself. Dropping your encased AirPods at the right angle can cause a crack in the case or an unwanted disassembly. Not to mention the unseemly scratches that accumulate when you drop your earbuds enough times.
Are AirPods Cases Durable? Yes, AirPods charging cases are durable. But it's always best to have that added protection like a protective cover for your charging case because dropping AirPods is an easy mistake to make, especially because it is small.
Did you lose an AirPod or your Charging Case? You can buy a replacement for a left or right AirPod or the Charging Case. Your replacement will be new. AppleCare+ for Headphones does not cover lost or stolen AirPods.
To conclude, there is no possible way to charge AirPods without its case. These AirPods are designed to charge only when kept inside their case but not through a wall adapter or USB port directly.
With multiple charges in your case, you get up to 30 hours of listening time,7 or up to 20 hours of talk time. Your AirPods (3rd generation) can get up to 6 hours of listening time (up to 5 hours with Spatial Audio enabled)9 or up to 4 hours of talk time on a single charge.
Can you clean AirPods case with nail polish remover? As acetone is commonly used in nail polish remover, it's not recommended to use any brand of nail polish remover in the act of cleaning the AirPods case.
The hinge is metal. If it didn't wriggle a tiny bit it would become too stiff when the metal slightly expands due to temp changes.
Flashing amber/orange light: Your AirPods are experiencing a pairing error. No light: Either they are not in use or have run out of battery. Connect with your device to verify the status.
Based on user reports, we know that first and second-generation AirPods lasted for about two years of daily use until the batteries had degraded to less than an hour of listening time. Of course, this all depends on how exactly you use your AirPods.
If you see that your AirPods are not charging in the case, a simple reason is that the case's battery is already low or completely flat. If your AirPods case is low on battery, you'll see an orange status light when your AirPods are not in it. If it's been completely wiped out, there will be no status light at all.
The charging case has a built-in battery, and when connected to a charger, it charges along with the earbuds in the case. The earbuds will charge even if the charger is not connected to the charging case.
While the police cannot track your stolen AirPods, you can by using the “Find My” app and can then share the location with the police.