What to do with old and dying AirPods (2022)
AirPods were launched in 2016. And right now, the 3rd generation AirPods are on the market, along with the 2nd generation AirPods Pro that were unveiled at the Far Out event. Over time, AirPods suffer from low battery, weak sound, or no feedback (assuming you haven’t lost them already, of course).
Here’s what you can do if you’re not happy with your old AirPods. We’ve found a few solutions for old and dying AirPods just in case you’ve upgraded to a new set of AirPods or your old ones have failed.
- Dispose of AirPods when not in use
- Apple’s AirPods Battery Replacement Program
- Sell and trade old AirPods
- Replace dying AirPods with TheSwapClub
Dispose of AirPods when not in use
If you feel like your AirPods are no longer usable or worth saving, recycling is the best thing you can do. This will benefit not only you, but also the environment.
If you want to recycle AirPods, you can go to your local authorized recycling dealer, or you can go to the Apple Trade-In site where you can exchange these products for others, or you can also get a gift card in return.
Apple’s AirPods Battery Replacement Program
Now let’s say you want to keep your old AirPods with poor battery capacity, then you can follow these steps to fully restore or replace the battery.
If you feel like your AirPods aren’t old enough for the battery to wear out but you’re still facing battery drain issues, you can check out our explanation on how to fix AirPods battery drain issues.
But if you feel like your AirPods battery needs to be replaced, you can visit Apple’s repair site or walk to its physical store to have the battery fixed, replaced, or replaced.
Sell and trade old AirPods
If you want to get extra cash or trade in your old AirPods for new ones, you can do that too. Several sites offer you to sell your old AirPods. Here is a list of sites that can help you trade in your old AirPods.
These sites will give you clear instructions on how to sell or trade in your AirPods. Our experience tells us that these sites are reliable when it comes to exchanging and replacing your AirPods.
Note. You must reset your AirPods before sending them in for an exchange or exchange.
Replace dying AirPods with TheSwapClub
Do you feel like you still want to use your AirPods, which is giving you trouble? TheSwapClub is the answer. You can trade in your AirPods using TheSwapClub Club services.
This service will help you get refurbished AirPods at an affordable price. They also give you a 90 day limited warranty period. If you want to save some money, you should definitely trade in your AirPods at TheSwapClub.
Completion…
Right now the world is witnessing the peak of the e-waste problem and Apple is already taking action to reduce its carbon footprint. If you want to recycle your AirPod or upgrade it in some way, follow the solutions above to help save the environment. Did this article help you fix your AirPods issue? Let me know in the comments!
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