1021_2026_0815_003

About the product
Date of repair
Ref. number
3
Repairer
Ben
Brand
Apple
Kind of product
Earphones
About the repair
(Estimated) Year of production
2022
Model, type number and/or serial number
Model: AirPods Pro 1 - A2190 EMC3326, SN: GWXC6HYMLKKT
Defect found
One of the charging case gold contacts have been compressed, so it is not making any contact with airpods.
Problem description + probable cause
Left earbud not charging, occasionally when moved around it charges only for a few seconds.
Has the product been repaired?
Half and/or advice given
What did you do, what advice did you give?
Prying open the airpods to adjust the contact position would be tedious and very likely damage the case. Safer alternative is to put some copper tape to bridge the connection between airpod and charging contact.
Reparability of product (1 = difficult, 10 = easy)
3
Did you use repair information?
Yes
Where did this information come from?
From the manufacturer
Source repair information (url website)
https://youtu.be/m5KtYImZgwQ?si=unlC3X0hzNeL-_PB
Do you have any suggestions for other repairers of this (or similar) product?
Avoid opening up the case if possible as it is very time-consuming, and will likely damage the case.