How do I change my AirPods Charging port

If you’re looking to replace the charging port on your AirPods Pro (1st Gen) case, be prepared—it’s not an easy fix. Apple doesn’t offer official repair options for this, so you’ll either need to DIY it with some soldering skills or find a third-party repair service.

• Replacement Lightning port (make sure it’s for AirPods Pro 1st Gen)
• Pentalobe (P2) and tri-point (Y000) screwdrivers
• Plastic pry tool / spudger
• Heat gun or hairdryer (to loosen adhesive)
• Soldering iron & some experience using it
• Tweezers & patience

1. Opening the Case
   • Heat the bottom of the case gently to soften the adhesive.
   • Use a plastic pry tool to carefully separate the shell. (This part is tricky—cracking the case is a real risk.)
2. Removing the Charging Port
   • Unscrew and remove the battery + motherboard carefully.
   • The Lightning port is soldered onto the board, so you’ll need to desolder it.
   • Use tweezers to remove the old port without damaging the board.
3. Installing the New Port
   • Solder the new Lightning port in place. (A fine-tip soldering iron helps a lot here.)
   • Make sure all connections are solid before reassembling.
4. Reassembling the Case
   • Reconnect the battery and ribbon cables.
   • Snap the case back together (a bit of fresh adhesive might be needed).

If you’re comfortable with micro soldering, this is doable, but it’s not a quick fix. Otherwise, getting a replacement case or finding a repair shop is probably the easier route.

Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions. 👍

(These instructions are originally mine; I just had ChatGPT help refine them for clarity.)