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[* black] First thing first, let's replace the one openly replaceable component! The silicone eartips snap off and back on with a satisfying click.
- [* black] Other common silicone-tips slide on and off of a little nose on the bud. Apple's method required some engineering and (surprise!) means that you won't be able to just use any old silicone tip with these Pods.
- [* black] That said, they're selling replacements for a mere $4 (link), so at least you don't have to shell out an arm and a leg when your tip inevitably gets caked with earwax
+ [* black] Most silicone tips slide over a groove on the outside of the earbud. Apple's design uses some fancy engineering and (surprise!) isn't compatible with any old silicone tips.
+ [* black] That means you won't be able to use your favorite aftermarket tips with these, but Apple at least made their official replacement tips just $4 (link) for when your tips inevitably gets caked with earwax.
[* black] Also, these fancy tips mean that the speakers inside don't have to pump out all their sound through a tiny tube—the opening is rather large (for an in-ear headphone, that is)
[* black] Now that the soft silicone is out of the way, it's time to bring out the big (heat) guns. We don't want to be too presumptuous, but we ''think'' we know what we're about to get into...
[* black] A little pressure from the trusty vice opens up the seal around the head of the AirPod, and our halberd spudger gracefully does some further separation.
[* icon_note] This definitely looked easier in the [https://youtu.be/IC9urbiVp4M?t=34|product video|new_window=true]