Apple has yet to add USB-C to the AirPods charging case, but a curious hardware hacker named Ken Pillonel couldn’t wait long enough. Pillonel, who is a hardware prototyping consultant, used his technical skills to add a USB-C connector to Apple AirPods, wait for it and a cable.

Yes, you heard that right. Pillonel converted his wireless AirPods to wired ones so they never need to be charged. He was inspired to work on the project after realizing that his AirPods, which he bought in February 2020, could only last about 30 seconds.

He decided to connect a wire after being unable to obtain replacement AirPods batteries and noted that “hardware components cannot be accessed without damaging the device.” So, the only option left is to throw them away and buy new ones.

as per PhilonelHis DIY project aims to raise awareness of repairability of AirPods. The popular repair site, iFixit, Gave a repair score of zero out of 10 to various AirPods models, including AirPods First generation, second generation and AirPods Pro. Also the recently released AirPods Pro 2nd Gen Almost impossible to fix.

Ironically, Apple has been vocal about reducing e-waste and doesn’t even ship the power adapter with the iPhone anymore. A DIY enthusiast previously installed a USB-C port on an AirPods Pro charging case.

Through MacRumors