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One wireless earbud not charging in the case

The charging contacts are either dirty or slightly misaligned, or the earbud battery has failed. We will clean the contacts and adjust the earbud position first, which fixes this. If that does not work, the battery inside the earbud likely needs replacing.

Wireless earbuds charge through tiny metal contacts that touch the charging pins inside the case. If one earbud is not charging, those contacts have either gotten dirty, disconnected slightly from being dropped, or the battery inside the earbud has failed. We will clean and reseat the earbud first. If it still does not charge, the internal battery is likely dead.

Risk: Medium ⏱ 10–15 minutes Beginner
⚡ Before you start
  • Have the charging case nearby with the working earbud already tested
  • Have a soft cloth or cotton swab ready for cleaning the contacts
  • Keep the earbuds case open and accessible during troubleshooting

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