You may remember Ken Pillonel as the guy who put a USB-C port on an iPhone X. Ken has also worked on AirPods Pro projects and has recently put a lot of effort into making them repairable, considering they have a 0/10 repairability score of iFixit, it was a real challenge.
In an earlier video, Ken recreated the plastic parts of the AirPods Pro case and 3D printed a complete replacement kit in white. But if you could 3D print a case, you could print it in any color you wanted, even no color!
Here is the final result, which you can replicate if you have an SLA 3D printer and some clear resin. Some post-processing is required, such as cleaning the parts with IPA, sanding them down, and giving them a coat or two of clear coat to get a smooth, clear finish.
By the way, while doing so you also have the choice between reusing the standard Lightning port or replacing it with Ken’s USB-C mod. That way older AirPods will be able to match the upcoming iPhone 15 series. Either way, this design uses screws rather than glue to make repairs easier across the board.
Here is a quick assembly for the clear AirPods Pro case:
You can also find detailed instructions on Ken’s blog. Fair warning: It’s a pretty involved process, so you’ll need a lot of 3D printing experience under your belt to recreate this project.
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