Earlier AirPod models are not water resistant at all. If your AirPods charging case is wet, place the charging case upside-down with the lid open to allow residual liquid to drip out. If it’s plugged in, unplug it now.
You can use a cotton swab to absorb liquid from the speakers, but don’t press too hard to avoid damaging them.
This tool is not an official Apple tool, but it’s highly recommended in Apple user forums on Reddit, as well as on other forums on the web. [2] X Research source Repeat this process as many times as you need until no more water is ejected from the small speakers. [3] X Research source
This tool is not an official Apple tool, but it’s highly recommended in Apple user forums on Reddit, as well as on other forums on the web. [2] X Research source Repeat this process as many times as you need until no more water is ejected from the small speakers. [3] X Research source
This tool is not an official Apple tool, but it’s highly recommended in Apple user forums on Reddit, as well as on other forums on the web. [2] X Research source Repeat this process as many times as you need until no more water is ejected from the small speakers. [3] X Research source
This tool is not an official Apple tool, but it’s highly recommended in Apple user forums on Reddit, as well as on other forums on the web. [2] X Research source Repeat this process as many times as you need until no more water is ejected from the small speakers. [3] X Research source
This tool is not an official Apple tool, but it’s highly recommended in Apple user forums on Reddit, as well as on other forums on the web. [2] X Research source Repeat this process as many times as you need until no more water is ejected from the small speakers. [3] X Research source
This tool is not an official Apple tool, but it’s highly recommended in Apple user forums on Reddit, as well as on other forums on the web. [2] X Research source Repeat this process as many times as you need until no more water is ejected from the small speakers. [3] X Research source
Extreme heat and cold temperatures can damage your AirPods—don’t dry your AirPods out on a heater or radiator, and don’t use a blowdryer.
If silica packets aren’t an option, try crystalized cat litter, which is essentially just silica gel, or unfragranced dehumidifying crystals like DampRid. [5] X Research source Contrary to popular belief, rice does not work well for drawing liquid out of electronics. [6] X Research source
The longer you’re willing to let the AirPods sit in the sealed container with a desiccant, the better the chances that you’ll fix your AirPods. [8] X Research source
Visit https://getsupport. apple. com/?caller=kbase&PGF=PGF32003&category_id=SC0285 to start the repair or replacement process for your damaged AirPods. If you have AppleCare+, you can replace water damaged AirPods for a very small service fee. [9] X Research source The repair fee increases if you’re out of warranty.
