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.
The metal shavings are coming from the hinge. It's a design flaw and their pretty much impossible to remove completely. Hopefully they fix this for the next version.
I had this same problem and got a replacement. Well guess what... it's happening again.
It’s not likely your work environment it has happened to my case as well as a friend of mine. I think it is shavings from the battery inside the case. A Q tip cleans it up but requires regular attention.
magnets will temp make the iPhone compass confused other then that its no problem
I agree. My shavings appeared right away, before my pods had been out and about. I'm guessing the shavings are coming from within, though I don't understand how/why.
Metal shavings stuck to Airpods case
