Use Express Replacement Service for your AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max

With Express Replacement Service, you’ll receive a kit that has your replacement AirPods and everything you need to send your original product to Apple.

About Express Replacement Service

• With Express Replacement Service, Apple will send you a replacement product first – so you don’t have to wait for a service.

• After you’ve received your replacement product, send back your original product straight away. Apple must receive your original product within 10 days after your replacement was dispatched.

• Your replacement product is covered for 90 days or the remainder of your original product warranty, whichever is longer. This coverage is in addition to any rights provided by consumer protection laws in your country or region or any AppleCare+ plan.

Find the dispatch date of your replacement product

Before you return your original AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max

• Remove your AirPods from your Apple Account: in the Find My app, select the Devices tab > select your AirPods, then swipe up and tap Remove This Device. Tap Remove to confirm.

• If you're sending AirPods Pro, remove the ear tips and keep them in a safe place. If you're sending AirPods Max, be sure to remove the ear cushions. If you include your ear tips or ear cushions, they won't be returned.

Pack your original AirPods or AirPods Pro

Your Express Replacement Service kit includes everything you need to pack and send your original product to Apple – including the small product box and larger postage box that your replacement product arrived in, which you use to pack and send your original product back to Apple.

Don’t include anything else in the boxes – such as your ear tips, USB cable, power adapter or other accessory. Additionally, you should only include the AirPods components for which you filed your claim (for example, if you filed your claim for the right earbud, only send the right earbud). If you include extra items in the box, they won’t be returned to you.

Depending on whether you’re sending in one or both earbuds or the charging case, you may not have to follow all steps to pack your original AirPods or AirPods Pro.

1. For each earbud that you’re sending, slide the stem into the paper tube of the insert, then fold in the top flap.

   

2. Put each insert into the small product box in which its replacement arrived.

   

3. Put the small product box or boxes into the same larger delivery box that was delivered to you. Make sure the battery sticker is pasted flat on the box and isn't covered by tape or a shipping label.

If you're sending in your charging case

If you’re sending the original Wireless Charging Case, put it into the small box in which your replacement charging case arrived. Put the small product box or boxes into the same larger delivery box that was delivered to you. Make sure the battery sticker is pasted flat on the box and isn't covered by tape or a shipping label.

Pack your original AirPods Max

Follow these steps to prepare your AirPods Max:

1. Remove your ear cushions and keep them in a safe place to use them again later.

   

2. Place each ear piece inside a separate bag.

   

3. Rotate the ear pieces and face them downwards, then place your AirPods Max into the tray. Place the lid on the box.

   

4. Place the product box into the delivery box and close it. (Do not include your ear cushions, USB cable, power adapter or other accessories. If you include extra items in the box, these won't be returned to you.)

   

5. Seal the box with tape and send the box to Apple.* Make sure the battery sticker is pasted flat on the box and isn't covered by tape or a shipping label.

   

Send your original product to Apple

1. Find the name of the courier on the provided return postage label (or elsewhere in the packing materials).

2. Visit the courier's website to schedule a pick-up or find a drop-off location.

3. If a commercial invoice was included with your replacement product, attach it to the outside of the box. If you don't, the package may not be able to be delivered. Commercial invoices are only required in some European countries.

Make sure you get proof of collection from the courier to confirm that you’ve returned your original product.