This is a constant problem, I will clean the shavings off best I can however because of the lip/ design of the lid and case you can never get rid of them all. Could I use a stronger magnet to remove the shavings and if I do will that effect any of the permanent magnets, effect antenna, W1 Chip...
Q-tips and cloths are current choice... however this again doesn't work the best.
The absolute best way to clean this off perfectly is scotch tape. Place the tape over the case magnet areas that have the metal shavings stuck on them and using a mechanical pencil with the lead retracted so you are using the plastic tip to push the scotch tape directly on to the areas with the metal shavings stuck on them. Let it sit on there for 30 seconds or so and then slowly remove the scotch tape. Viola! This works because the strength of the tape is stronger than the magnet.
For me at least, I think the shavings are coming from being in the same pocket with my keys. I think the keys are the source, not the AirPods case or AirPods themselves. 😝
briandallas wrote:
Add me to the list. Mine looks just like that too. I always just thought, "Dang, my pockets are dirty!"... but now realizing it is metal... it's gotta be the hinge.
Apple isn't reading here. If you think there is a problem with your hinge, make an appointment at the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store for evaluation.
briandallas wrote:
I don't think there is a problem with the hinge either. It's just metal on metal friction (presumably) grinding away at it, causing the metal dust to collect where the magnets are. That doesn't mean the issue can't be improved upon with a design change in future generation.
But to me... I don't really care. Airpods are awesome. I'd buy another pair today if I lost them.
Case looks dirty... so what!?
My 2 cents.
I misunderstood you're statement, " but now realizing it is metal... it's gotta be the hinge". My apologies.
I think your right, i've talked to many people and they all say the same thing. My theory is that it might be the magnets inside braking down from letting it snap shut to hard and repeated openings and closings. This might not be the case for all of them but for the people that don't work around metals try cleaning them up and be more genital when you close it and see if that stops them from returning.
Clean your case with a soft cloth.
It is not a defect with just the few people that have reported the same thing happen to them. Im on my 4th pair of airpods and they’ve all done the exact same thing. Apple needs to step their game up
has anyone tried using an air duster to remove the shards
I am maintenance employee, I am required to wear company uniforms. The uniforms are washed and laundered by Cintas. I am almost positive that I am picking up the shavings just having the AirPods in my pocket. It's not the type of work I'm doing or that I might have them close to something I'm working on.
A bag would work however would become cumbersome as I am taking the AirPods out of my ears & sticking them back in the case or just taking the AirPods out so I can talk to others several times a day.
Automatic door tech here and I saw shavings since day one. I often use a band saw to cut hardware and steel so I’m aware of the shavings. How Apple prevents this from happening is what I’m curious about. I don’t want steel clogging up my ears...
I have also had this issue 2x now. I took in my first pair to the APPLE store the clerk ***** and told me it was me. I told him I work in an office there is NO metal. I got him to replace them and now the new ones are doing the same thing. When I see this I am just blown away at the HUGE mess APPLE has. This is not only a serious concern but a DANGER to people using these.
Apple how do you plan to fix this issue? We should not have to worry about metal going in our ears when using your products?
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Dabbaranks wrote:
Everyone seems to be having this problem.
No, everyone is not. I'm not. And, this is the only thread I've seen on the matter. So, my guess is that it's happening to a very small number of people.
IdrisSeabright wrote:
Apple isn't reading here.
Yes, I'm aware of that.
I don't think there is a problem with the hinge either. It's just metal on metal friction (presumably) grinding away at it, causing the metal dust to collect where the magnets are. That doesn't mean the issue can't be improved upon with a design change in future generation.
But to me... I don't really care. Airpods are awesome. I'd buy another pair today if I lost them.
Case looks dirty... so what!?
My 2 cents.
Hey so I'm not alone! I've been silently annoyed nearly a year.
I clean the case frequently, but it attracts magnetic dust immediately.
Mine's are almost a year old, does this happens to newer ones too?
Might we have a replacement if asked?
Make an appointment at the nearest Apple location to have your AirPods
including case evaluated for free.
Once the diagnostics are complete, the staff will explain your options.
Make a Genius Bar Reservation
I work in an office in Sydney so the only metal/aluminium I have nearby is my pen and and have the same problem. Has anyone had a response from Apple about this?
Metal shavings stuck to Airpods case
