We Tore Down the AirPods Pro 3 — And Here’s the Ugly Truth

AirPods are some of the most unrepairable and wasteful products you could possibly buy. The batteries in AirPods, like in all portable electronics, will wear out after 2-3 years of normal use. The newly released AirPods Pro 3 are no exception.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:21 AirPods Pro 3 Silicone Tip Microscope shot
01:40 AirPods Pro 3 Opening and Battery Removal
03:13 Things Start Getting Messy with Cables
03:29 Our FixHub Comes in Handy For Solder Joints
03:58 AirPods Pro 3 Driver Comes Apart
04:18 The Board Is Buried in the Stem of the AirPods Pro 3
04:42 Taking a Look at the Case Through CT’s
05:37 Final Thoughts and Score

This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your AirPods Pro 3 use the service manual at iFixit.com.

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