How to send your AirPods, AirPods Pro and charging case back to Apple using Express Replacement Service from the Asia-Pacific Region

Find out how to send your AirPods, AirPods 3rd generation, AirPods Pro and charging case back to Apple after you’ve received a replacement.

Important: Make sure you return your product so that Apple receives it within 10 days of the day your replacement product was sent to you by Apple (check your dispatch date). If Apple does not receive your original product within 10 days, or if Apple technicians find that your original product is ineligible for a service or is not, for any reason, covered by an active AppleCare+ plan, you’ll be charged the full value of the replacement product. For more details, see AirPods Replacement, Service and Repair, ERS terms and conditions for service covered by Apple’s Limited Warranty, ERS terms and conditions for service covered by an AppleCare plan, or ERS terms and conditions for service not covered by Apple’s Limited Warranty, an AppleCare plan or consumer law.

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Pack your AirPods, AirPods Pro and charging case

Customers in Japan may proceed to the Send your AirPods, AirPods Pro and charging case to Apple section.

AirPods or AirPods Pro

Before returning your AirPods, make sure you've wiped them clean and have removed any debris. If you're sending AirPods Pro, remove the ear tips and keep them in a safe place to use again later. To remove an ear tip, pull firmly at the base where it attaches to the AirPods earbud.

Remove the ear tip by pulling firmly at the base of the ear tip where it is attached to the AirPods
  1. Place your AirPods or AirPods Pro earbuds into the insert by sliding the stem of the AirPods into the paper tube. Fold the top flap in. Don’t include the ear tips. If you include the ear tips, we will be unable to return them to you.

    Place your AirPods or AirPods Pro earbuds into the insert by sliding the stem of the AirPods into the paper tube. Fold the top flap in. Don’t include the ear tips. If you include the ear tips, we will be unable to return them to you.
  2. Put the insert into the small box. Then close the small box by placing the lid on it.

    Put the insert into the small box. Then close the small box by placing the lid on it.
  3. Place the small box, containing your AirPods or AirPods Pro earbuds, into the postage box. Then place the small box into the postage box.

    Place the small box, containing your AirPods or AirPods Pro earbuds, into the postage box. Then place the small box into the postage box.
  4. Close and seal the postage box with tape.* If there is a battery sticker pasted on the outside of the box, please make sure it is not obstructed.

    Close and seal the postage box with tape. If there is a battery sticker pasted on the outside of the box, please make sure it is not obstructed.

* Apple is not responsible for any damage sustained during delivery.

Wireless charging case

  1. Place your charging case into the insert of the small box. Close the small box by placing the lid on it.

    Place your charging case into the insert of the small box. Close the small box by placing the lid on it.
  2. Place the small box into the postage box. Don’t include any accessories in the box (such as your ear tips or charging cable). If you include extra items, we will be unable to return them to you.

    Place the small box into the postage box. Don’t include any accessories in the box (such as your ear tips or charging cable). If you include extra items, we will be unable to return them to you.
  3. Close and seal the box with tape.* If there is a battery sticker pasted on the outside of the box, please make sure it is not obstructed.

* Apple is not responsible for any damage sustained during delivery.

Send your AirPods, AirPods Pro and charging case to Apple

Select your country or region:

Australia

Please use the same box that included your replacement device when returning your product.

  1. You'll receive an email from Apple once the replacement product has been sent. Print the postage label from the repair status link provided in the email.

  2. Package your product. Don’t include any accessories in the box (such as your ear tips or charging cable). If you include extra items, we will be unable to return them to you.*

  3. Take your shipping label and packaged Apple product to Australia Post. To find your nearest Australia Post Office, visit: auspost.com.au/locate/.

  4. Australia Post will provide you with a receipt to confirm the lodgement of the part return. Please keep your receipt.

  5. Check that Apple has received your Apple product after a few days.

*Apple is not responsible for any damage sustained during delivery.

Hong Kong

Please use the same box that included your replacement device when returning your product.

  1. Place your product into the postage box and seal the box with tape. Don’t include any accessories in the box (such as your ear tips or charging cable). If you include extra items, we will be unable to return them to you.*

  2. Call Shun Feng Hong Kong Customer Service on 8302 2883, during weekdays (Monday to Friday), to arrange collection of your product. Enter 1 (for Cantonese), 2 (for English) or 3 (for Mandarin). Advise Shun Feng that you are using pre-paid return service. The customer service agent will take your details and arrange collection. You will be asked to provide the following details over the phone:

    • Your Name

    • Pick-up address (must be the same as the replacement device delivery address)

    • Company name: Apple

    • Contact number

    • Repair ID

  3. Hand your packaged product to the Shun Feng Hong Kong courier. The courier will assist you with return AWB pasting on the box and apply an additional Protection Plus seal.

  4. Check that Apple has received your product after a few days.

*Apple is not responsible for any damage sustained during delivery.

Japan

A courier will bring your replacement product and collect your original product.

  1. Hand your product to the courier. Don’t include any accessories with the product (such as your ear tips or charging cable). If you include extra items, we will be unable to return them to you.*

  2. Check that Apple has received your product after a few days.

*Apple is not responsible for any damage sustained during delivery.

Malaysia

Please use the same box that included your replacement device when returning your product.

  1. Place your product into the postage box and seal the box with the provided tape. Don’t include any accessories in the box (such as your ear tips or charging cable). If you include extra items, we will be unable to return them to you.*

  2. Call GD Express Malaysia Customer Service on 03-7787-6776, Monday to Friday from 08:30 to 17:30, or Saturday from 08:30 to 12:30, to arrange for a courier to collect your device. Inform customer service that you are using a pre-paid return service and provide your Repair ID number.

  3. The courier will bring a Return Airway Bill (AWB) to collect your packaged device.

  4. Paste the AWB label on the box.

  5. Give your package to the courier.

  6. Check that Apple has received your product after a few days.

*Apple is not responsible for any damage sustained during delivery.

New Zealand

You'll receive a kit by post that contains a replacement product with everything you need to return your original product to Apple.

  1. Remove the TNT postage label from the box. Next to the barcode on the postage label, look for the consignment number, which begins with “GE”. Make a note of the number.

  2. Put the packaged product into the TNT satchel and seal the satchel. Don’t include any accessories in the satchel (such as your ear tips or charging cable). If you include extra items, we will be unable to return them to you.*

  3. Place the shipping label in the satchel’s clear plastic pocket.

To arrange a collection, either:

  • Write an email

    1. Use the subject line “Apple collection – ”, then add “AirPods” or "AirPods Pro” (as applicable) followed by the TNT consignment number.

    2. In your email, please mention that you are using a prepaid satchel on account number 320792, note whether your collection address is a residence or a business, and include your phone number.

    3. Send the email to customerservice.nz@tnt.com.

OR

  • Call TNT Customer Service on 0800 275 868 and mention that you're using a prepaid satchel on account number 320792, note whether your collection address is a residence or a business, and provide your contact phone number.

TNT will provide the booking reference number and collection date in response to your email or phone call.

Check that Apple has received your product after a few days.

*Apple is not responsible for any damage sustained during delivery.

Singapore

Your package contains a pre-printed return DHL AWB to send your product back. Please use the same box that included your replacement device when returning your product.

  1. Place your product into the postage box and seal the box with the tape provided. Paste the DHL Return AWB on the box, and make sure the return AWB label covers the original AWB label completely.*

  2. Call DHL Singapore Customer Service on (+65) 6285 8888 to arrange collection of your product. Advise DHL that you are using a prepaid return service. The customer service agent will take your details and arrange collection. You will be asked to provide the following details over the phone:

    • Your Name

    • Account Number (See your DHL Return AWB)

    • Company Name: Apple

    • AWB Number (See your DHL Return AWB)

    • Contents: Electronic product

    • Pick-up address and time

    • Contact phone number for pick-up

    • Number of pieces: 1

    • Weight: 1kg

  3. Hand the packaged product to the DHL courier.

  4. Check that Apple has received your product after a few days.

*Apple is not responsible for any damage sustained during delivery.

Use your AirPods or AirPods Pro and charging case after a replacement

Record the serial number of your replacement product. Your replacement Apple product is covered by a 90-day service warranty, or the remainder of your original product warranty or AppleCare plan, whichever is longer. Consumer law rights may also apply to your replacement product where applicable.

Find out how to use your AirPods or AirPods Pro after a replacement.

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