According to iFixit, a skilled technician could replace the batteries without destroying the earbuds. Replaceable earbud batteries lift iFixit score from zero to a dizzying two out of ten. Apple's latest AirPods make a small concession to repairability.
Apple makes the AirPods 5 less hostile to repair
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