airpods pro 3 ear tip ripped and i am unable to take the rest off

one of the ear tips on my airpods ripped and was barley hanging on so i tried to take them off but only the bit that makes contact with your ear came off and it left the bit that connects with the airpod with the mesh bit, I’ve tried to get it of with tweezers bit only small bits of it are coming off and I’m too scared to try anything.

AirPods Pro 3

Posted on Aug 20, 2026 10:56 PM

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Aug 21, 2026 7:25 PM in response to peanut_072

"airpods pro 3 ear tip ripped and i am unable to take the rest off" one of the ear tips on my airpods ripped and was barley hanging on so i tried to take them off but only the bit that makes contact with your ear came off and it left the bit that connects with the airpod with the mesh bit, I’ve tried to get it of with tweezers bit only small bits of it are coming off and I’m too scared to try anything."

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Rid of this, Perhaps Replacing It:

Having fiddled with a tweeter, you've scraped it. That would result in residue and debris, ultimately making it a health hazard. So, dispose of these, properly, by relying them, or getting them replaced. As fro replying, retailers often have locations for recycling goods, mostly free of charge. As for getting replacements, go here: Apple Service and Repair for AirPods - Apple Support


Aug 20, 2026 11:09 PM in response to peanut_072

Remove an ear tip

  1. Hold one of your AirPods Pro firmly in one hand.
  2. Using the fingers of your other hand, grip the ear tip where it connects to the AirPod.
  3. Tip: If you need more grip, use a clean lint-free cloth to grip the ear tip for better traction, or gently roll the soft rubber edge of the ear tip inside out.
  4. Pull the ear tip straight out using steady pressure.


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