Don't throw your AirPods out the window yet. You're not completely out of luck if your AirPods are a lost cause.Even if you never purchased AppleCare+ it's important that you contact Apple for replacement options. If you don't have a warranty on your iPod, Apple will provide a free battery replacement for a fee. If you have a 1st or 2nd generation set, ask a friend or family member for a case. In the earlier versions of the iPhone, the cases were interchangeable, and if only the case was damaged you may be able to get a new case at a lower cost.