iFixit repair experts completed the disassembly of the third-generation AirPods and Beats Fit Pro in a new comparison segment, and they found that their internal structure is very difficult to repair. In a 6-minute YouTube video, iFixit disassembled these two Apple audio accessories and let everyone take a look at their internal structure. Considering the small size of the two accessories, they both have a sandwich component, which includes delicate cables, chips, and batteries for each earbud.
iFixit needs to apply enough pressure with pliers to break the adhesive seal and wedge the pickaxe into the two plastic parts. Although iFixit has real access to the battery in both devices, the damage they cause to the earbuds seems to be irreversible. AirPods and Beats Fit Pro are not designed to be put back as soon as they are opened.
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The iFixit video also provides some additional details about the two wireless earbuds – including Apple’s proprietary H1 chip and the mechanism that powers the company’s spatial audio capabilities. As expected, iFixit gave the third-generation AirPods and Beats Fit Pro a repairability score of zero (out of 10 points).
Apple has been criticized in the past for the apparently disposable nature of its AirPods devices. In its defense, Apple stated that it worked closely with recyclers to ensure that these devices were properly recycled.