I accidentally left my AirPods in the washing machine, and now they make squeaking noises when I try to check if they still work. Does anyone have suggestions on how to fix them?
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If you don’t have AppleCare, I'd advise just getting a new pair. These things are designed to be pretty much unrepairable, and trying to open them can even be dangerous because of the battery and adhesive.
Check out this video that might help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LXB3lWHjms. Good luck with your AirPods!
Or you could always just throw a few hundred bucks at new ones!
As a small repair shop owner, I can tell you that Apple doesn't make it easy to repair their stuff. Honestly, you're probably better off just getting a new pair and seeing if you can get any trade-in value for the broken ones.
You could try using a desiccant to draw out moisture instead of putting them in rice, which isn't recommended. Leave them in for about a week and see if that helps, but it might not work.
Just realized I have AppleCare+ so looks like I can get a replacement! Thanks for the heads-up!