Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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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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