1st gen AirPods battery drains instantly

1st generation ipods drain battery faster 1min empty,pls help me to fix issue


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Posted on Jul 19, 2025 1:38 PM

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Jul 23, 2025 1:29 PM in response to Nzally

Nzally wrote:

Ok how much? Im now in Tanzania there is no Apple Shop or authorized dealer
help me


Yeah; replace them with a newer or new set.


Getting to another country or organizing shipping and repairing and the risk involved is going to cost as much or probably more than the difference between repair and replacement.


Biggest issue with buying where there are no authorized resellers is the legions of counterfeits available.

Jul 20, 2025 6:20 AM in response to KarateKidEv

KarateKidEv wrote:

Ok. I am going to pretend to be an apple specialist here. I would first go to apple support and request an appt. It is certainly going to cost you a lot of cash to repair battery. I would personally upgrade to a newer model for a better value.


Battery replacement is USD$49, with prices elsewhere listed in the link I’d provided earlier.

Jul 23, 2025 11:26 AM in response to Nzally

Hmmm. That might become a challenge since there are no authorized locations around. I know this isn’t great news, but I would upgrade to a new pair simply because you can’t go to Apple. You could chance it with a 3rd party place but they can be pretty dicey. Also, a 3rd party repair would not give you a new set of AirPods, they would haphazardly open them up and make solders to s new battery. At the end of the day, whatever you feel comfortable and what makes you happy is the best choice. I hope my opinion helps. 😊

Jul 19, 2025 7:51 PM in response to Nzally

"1st generation ipods drain battery faster 1min empty,pls help me to fix issue"

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Thank you or the photo.


Troubleshooting AirPods Charge:



How to Fix This:

Try troubleshooting the power manually...


A. A Few Links to Visit:




B. Try the Following Tasks:

  • Hold Down the Button on the case for about 15 seconds.


  • Use an Apple Brand Cable - not a third party one - cool though it may look, a fabric, third-part cable would likely tear - (Apple cable's are plastic and are intended for Apple)


  • Remove the AirPod from the Case, then place it back in the charger. Perhaps it need to resync with he charger.

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