The most repairable AirPods ever are still a frustrating mess to get into

Apple's AirPods 5 have replaceable batteries in the earbuds, but the charging case remains inaccessible even with the best tools available. Here's how iFixit fared in its latest teardown. AirPods 5 are more repairable, barely The AirPods line has always been a thorn in Apple's side, at least when it comes to environmental responsibility.