Airpods 1ª generacion y 2ª generacion spare parts

Airpods 1st Generation and 2nd Generation Components

Let's start by examining the distinct characteristics of the first and second-generation Airpods and their respective components.

Airpods 1st Generation Components Characteristics

• Battery: Each AirPods 1st Gen uses a 93 mW hour battery which is glued into the stem.
• Speaker: The speaker is placed in the large “head” of the AirPods and the audio quality is exceptional considering the size of the unit.
• Wireless Chip: The AirPods come equipped with a W1 wireless chip which helps optimize battery use and processes the Bluetooth 4.2 connection.

Airpods 2nd Generation Components Characteristics

• Battery: The battery is slightly more powerful than the one in the 1st Gen model, with 1.52 Wh power.
• Speaker: The sound quality and design are quite similar to the 1st Gen model.
• Wireless Chip: The AirPods 2nd Gen uses the upgraded H1 chip, supporting Bluetooth 5.0.

Instructions for Replacing Components in AirPods 1st and 2nd Generation

NOTE: Replacing components in Airpods is a challenging task that carries risk of damage if done improperly. Proceed at your own caution.

Replacing Battery

• Step 1: Heat the stem of the AirPods until the adhesive softens.
• Step 2: Carefully lift up the battery from the stem using a thin, non-conductive tool.
• Step 3: Detach the battery connector and replace it with the new one.
• Step 4: Connect the new battery and secure it back to the stem with adhesive.

Replacing Speaker

• Step 1: Apply heat and use a non-conductive tool to open the head of the Airpods.
• Step 2: After opening, carefully remove the speaker.
• Step 3: Install a new speaker and carefully assemble back the head of the Airpods.

In general, the replacing process is quite similar for both generations, it is the components that differ in size and other technical characteristics.