It is important to know what’s to be done if your pet accidentally eats or chews on your Apple AirPods. The first and foremost thing to do is contact your vet. If your dog does not show any signs of distress or illness, ask your vet to give you advice over the phone. If your dog has stopped eating, become lethargic, vomits, or show other signs of distress, take him in to see your vet.
How to get service for AirPods
You have two picks for getting service for your AirPods. You can either visit the nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider, or you can contact Apple Support. Also, keep the serial number for your AirPods handy. You can find the serial number in the following places:
On the charging caseOn purchase receiptOn the original AirPods box
If your AirPods are connected to an iOS device, go to Settings > General > About >AirPods.
Repair/Preplacement Costs
When you have damaged AirPods, or a damaged AirPods Charging Case, you can get them replaced or repaired. If you have lost an AirPod – if your dog chews it, you can still order a replacement. The cost of doing this can depend on whether or not you have AppleCare+ for your AirPods.
If one of your AirPods is damaged
For AirPods it will cost you $69 and for AirPods Pro, it will cost you $89.
If both of your AirPods are damaged
Replacing both AirPods will cost $138, and $178.for AirPods Pro.
If the AirPods charging case is damaged
To get servicing done for a damaged AirPods case, you will have to shell out $89 for the wireless charging case, and $59 for the non-wireless case.
If one of your AirPods was ingested
You probably don’t want it back. But make sure your dog passes it out. It is best to call Apple Care if you do have AppleCare+, request for a repair/replacement to see if the dog damage would be covered. One thing that is certain about AppleCare+ for AirPods is that lost AirPods are not covered. Have you had an experience similar to this? Has your pet ever eaten your AirPods, battery, or mobile? What did you do to pacify your dog? Let us know your answers in the comment section. You can also sign in for our newsletter for more helpful tips and tricks.
