AirPod Crisis

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Midsummernightsdreaming · 28/11/2024 23:26

Have a teenage boy who has accidentally lost one of his AirPods down a drain. It's irretrievable unfortunately. How would you go about replacing just one AirPod please? They're about 2 years old and not under insurance. Can you just buy one? Where's the best place to get one from? Honestly don't know where to start with this.

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SchoolDilemma17 · 28/11/2024 23:28

You don’t know where to start? How about googling it or looking on thr apple page! 🤷🏻‍♀️

https://support.apple.com/en-gb/airpods/repair

Replace a lost AirPod
Did you lose an AirPod or your Charging Case? You can buy a replacement for a left or right AirPod or the Charging Case. Your replacement will be new.

iwantavuvezela · 28/11/2024 23:28

Ebay has various singles for sale, seem to be for both left and right options

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155662432980?chn=ps&_ul=GB&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1au6YTSxaSYOSCpvE8IPTbQ20&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=155662432980&targetid=2425733423477&device=c&mktype=pla_with_promotion&googleloc=9045882&poi=&campaignid=21697391927&mkgroupid=162558106770&rlsatarget=pla-2425733423477&abcId=10027104&merchantid=6995734&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Lr1fbgWS5XO90f6h2DaU08l7rj&gclid=CjwKCAiAxqC6BhBcEiwAlXp45-BUpu_btvs3UlnvA9H8Rrzf8K-OsZv41Onvx9kx5815UKFSKyT-5BoCIl0QAvD_BwE

Apple AirPods Right Side replacement Earphone 2nd generation | eBay

As new without any mark. Single Right side only without charging case. Only compatible with 2nd gen original Apple AirPods. Open the case—with your AirPods inside—and hold it next to your iPhone. A setup animation appears on your iPhone.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155662432980?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&_ul=GB&abcId=10027104&amdata=enc%3A1au6YTSxaSYOSCpvE8IPTbQ20&campaignid=21697391927&chn=ps&device=c&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD_Lr1fbgWS5XO90f6h2DaU08l7rj&gclid=CjwKCAiAxqC6BhBcEiwAlXp45-BUpu_btvs3UlnvA9H8Rrzf8K-OsZv41Onvx9kx5815UKFSKyT-5BoCIl0QAvD_BwE&googleloc=9045882&itemid=155662432980&merchantid=6995734&mkcid=2&mkevt=1&mkgroupid=162558106770&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkscid=101&mktype=pla_with_promotion&norover=1&poi=&rlsatarget=pla-2425733423477&targetid=2425733423477

iwantavuvezela · 28/11/2024 23:29

I have also used Backmarket before and you can buy from them

https://www.backmarket.co.uk/en-gb/c/headsets-and-earphones/where-to-buy-single-airpod-replacement

How to replace a single AirPod (where to buy) | Back Market

Need to replace a lost or damaged AirPod without buying a whole new pair? You’ve got options.

https://www.backmarket.co.uk/en-gb/c/headsets-and-earphones/where-to-buy-single-airpod-replacement

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Midsummernightsdreaming · 29/11/2024 01:35

Thanks all. I've bought from eBay before but they haven't worked. Was wondering whether anyone else has managed to successfully rectify a situation similar to this. Will try the actual Apple Store. Thank you.

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Midsummernightsdreaming · 29/11/2024 01:40

For clarification, he's not my son - he's our Ukrainian sponsee, so I'm trying to keep costs as low as possible for them. Will have a look at all suggested options - really helpful. Thanks again.

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