AirPods Left or Right Earbud Not Charging in Case? Clean Contact Reset

When one AirPod stays at 1% inside a charged case, compacted skin oil or micro-lint across the bottom spring pin interrupts the 5V pogo contact.

Safe Contact Cleaning Steps

1. Use a dry lens-safe microfiber swab inside the charging well bottom.
2. Hold the setup button on the case back for 15 seconds until amber flashes transition to white.