How to send your AirPods Max to Apple using Express Replacement Service from the Asia-Pacific region

Learn how to send your AirPods Max back to Apple after you get a replacement.

Important: Be sure to return your product so that Apple receives it within 10 days of the day your replacement product was shipped to you by Apple (check your ship date). If Apple doesn't receive your original product within 10 days, or if Apple technicians find that your original product is ineligible for service or for any reason not covered by an active AppleCare+ plan, you'll be charged the full value of the replacement product. For more details, see Beats Express Replacement Service, ERS terms and conditions for service covered by Apple's Limited Warranty or an AppleCare plan, or ERS terms and conditions for out-of-warranty service.

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Before you ship your AirPods Max

1. Remove the ear cushions from your AirPods Max.

   

Pack your AirPods Max

Customers in Japan may proceed to the Ship your AirPods Max to Apple section.

1. Place each ear piece in a separate bag.

   

2. Rotate the ear pieces so they face down and place the AirPods Max into the molded plastic insert. Then place the top on the small box.

   

3. Place the small box in the shipping box.

   

4. Close the shipping box.

   

5. Seal the shipping box with the provided tape.* If there is a battery sticker pasted on the outside of the box, please make sure the battery sticker is not obstructed.

   

6. Place the battery sticker on the bottom of the shipping box.

   

7. Remove the top label from the shipping box. This is your receipt. Make sure the return shipping label remains on the box.

Ship your AirPods Max to Apple

Choose your country or region:

Australia

Please use the same box that included your replacement device to return your product.

1. You will receive an email from Apple once the replacement product has been shipped. Print the shipping label from the Repair Status link provided in the email.

2. Package your product. Don't include accessories in the box (such as your headphone ear cushions). If you include extra items, we are unable to return them to you.*

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

4. Australia Post will provide you a receipt to confirm the lodgment of your part return.

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

Hong Kong

Please use the same box that included your replacement device to return your product.

1. Place your packaged product into the shipping box and seal the box with the provided tape. Don't include accessories (such as your headphone ear cushions) in the box. If you include extra items, we are unable to return them to you.*

2. Call Shun Feng Hong Kong Customer Service, during weekdays (Monday through Friday), to arrange collection of your product at 8302 2883. Enter 1 (for cantonese), 2 (for english), or 3 (for mandarin). Advise Shun Feng that you are using prepaid return service. The customer service agent will take your details and arrange for a collection. You will be asked to provide the following details over the phone:

   • Your Name

   • Pickup 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.

Japan

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

1. Hand your product to the courier who brings your replacement product. Don't include accessories (such as your headphone ear cushions) when handing your product to the courier. If you include extra items, we are unable to return them to you.*

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

Malaysia

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

1. Place your product into the shipping box and seal the box with the provided tape. Don't include accessories (such as your headphone ear cushions) in the box. If you include extra items, we are unable to return them to you.*

2. Call GD Express Malaysia Customer Service at 03-7787-6776, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., to arrange for a courier to collect your device. Advise customer service 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, in a few days.

New Zealand

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

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

2. Put the packaged AirPods Max in the TNT satchel and seal the satchel. Don't include accessories (such as your headphone ear cushions) in the satchel. If you include extra items, we are 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 - AirPods Max” 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 provide all the information in step "2" of “Write an email” above.

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, in a few days.

Singapore

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

1. Put your product into the shipping box and seal the box with the tape provided. Don't include accessories (such as your headphone ear cushions) in the box. If you include extra items, we are unable to return them to you.*

2. Paste the DHL Return AWB on the box, and make sure that the return AWB label covers the original AWB label completely.

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

   • Your Name

   • Account Number (See your DHL Express Flyer)

   • Company Name - Apple

   • AWB Number (See your DHL Express Flyer)

   • Contents: Electronic product

   • Pick up address and time

   • Contact phone number for pick up

   • Number of pieces: 1

   • Weight: 1 kg

4. Hand the packaged product to the DHL courrier.

5. Ask the courier for proof of collection.

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

Vietnam

You will receive a commitment letter to ship back your product. Please use the same box, that included your replacement device, to return your product.

1. Place the packaged product into the carton box but do not seal the box.

2. Navigate to kbb.ghtk.vn to arrange collection of your product. In the booking website, you will be requested to provide the repair ID and mobile phone number for validation purposes. If you have any issues with the booking website, please reach out to Giaohangtietkiem (GHTK) at 1900 6092.

3. Complete the commitment letter, prior to the courier's arrival, and ensure that the letter is signed.

4. Seal the package in front of the courier after placing the commitment letter inside the shipping box. Don't include accessories (such as your headphone ear cushions) in the box. If you include extra items, we are unable to return them to you.* Proof of collection will be provided once you hand the package to the courier.

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

Use your replacement AirPods Max

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 in those countries as applicable.

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