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Repair site iFixit today took apart Apple's AirPods 5 for one of its traditional teardown videos. It turns out the new AirPods are slightly more repairable than prior models, but it's still not a simple home fix. The ‌AirPods 5‌ use pronged batteries that Apple previously used in the AirPods 3, but not the AirPods 4. The battery can be removed with a "nifty pair of tongs," and iFixit says the component is "intuitive to unplug." When the AirPods 3 used the pronged battery, there was no easy way to get into the earbud, but the ‌AirPods 5‌ are easier to pry open. iFixit was able get into the ‌AirPods 5‌ with a hair dryer to heat the adhesive and a clamp to hold the earbud in place. The left and right earbuds use different batteries with reversed polarity, so the battery from a left AirPod can't be swapped into a right AirPod, and vice versa. While the earbuds have a better repair score, iFixit said the case is "still a disaster" and difficult to get into without destroying it. iFixit gave the ‌AirPods 5‌ a repairability score of 2/10, up from the 0/10 score all previous versions have earned. The site says "skilled technicians and even intrepid DIYers" should be able to replace the AirPods batteries "with a decent success rate." Related Roundup: AirPods 5 Buyer's Guide: AirPods (Buy Now) Related Forum: AirPods This article, " AirPods 5 Teardown: Batteries Removable, Case Still Tough " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
Apple's AirPods 5 have replaceable batteries in the earbuds, but the charging case remains inaccessible even with the best tools available. Here's how iFixit fared in its latest teardown. AirPods 5 are more repairable, barely The AirPods line has always been a thorn in Apple's side, at least when it comes to environmental responsibility. These earbuds and charging case have always been irreparable hunks of plastic destined for a garbage dump at the end of their short life. However, iFixit has discovered a small glimmer of hope in the AirPods 5. The long-running repairability score for AirPods has been zero, until the latest model received a slight bump to two. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
Apple will let customers set up their iPhone Duo pre-order starting October 12, four days before orders open on October 16. You can "Get Ready" to pre-order the iPhone Duo starting October 12. Apple's first foldable iPhone , known as the iPhone Duo, debuted on September 9, alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. While the latter two are already available for purchase, those looking to get an iPhone Duo will have to wait until mid-October 2026. Pre-orders for iPhone Duo start at 8 AM ET on Friday, October 16, but Apple says its customers can "get ready" for pre-orders starting October 12. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
iFixit’s teardown of the new AirPods 5 is now up, revealing an important, albeit tiny, repairability improvement. Watch it below. more…
