Airpods Pro Case - Water Damage Concern

[thomasec]

Unfortunately my GF put my Airpods Pro (in the case) in our washing machine yesterday. Apple was nice enough to give me a new set of the Airpods, but they did not replace the case. Is there potential to ruin the (new) Airpods by using them with a case that has been through the washer? I've only charged them once in the case, and they seem fine, but I'm worried about potential issues in the future.

Side-note - both noise cancelation and transparency are significantly better than my previous pair. It's probably because that pair was over 2 years old, but I'm almost glad she put them in the washing machine!

 

[drlunanerd]

What firmware version are the new ones running?

 

[Shadowbech]

I’m fairly certain it’s the firmware that improves?

 

[miniyou64]

What ever happened with this? They are supposed to replace the case as well. Don't put new AirPods in a damaged case! Same exact thing happened to me, and the reason Apple hasn't replaced the case is because it's back ordered, with supply chain issues. I'm still waiting a month out. You need to call Apple and make sure they send you a case asap!

 

[Phone Junky]

I ran my AirPods Pro through the washer in April of 2020, shortly after I got them. Let them dry and have used them trouble-free ever since.

 

[miniyou64]

I mean I would have replaced them. Water damage can definitely alter the acoustics