Issue with AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning Edition) Case: Need Advice

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My AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning Edition) case is not working properly. The earbuds are fine, but the case isn’t functioning correctly—I can’t pair them because the button isn’t responding. Unfortunately, I removed the AirPods from my iPhone, so now I can’t reconnect them. However, they still work on my Mac and Windows devices, though they sometimes fail to connect.

I visited the Apple Service Center, and they confirmed that the case has an issue. They also mentioned that it can’t be repaired, only replaced. Since I don’t have AppleCare+, I need to pay for the replacement. The service center quoted ₹11,664 for the replacement case, but I noticed that the Apple Online Store lists the Type-C version for ₹9,900.

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I have a few questions:
1. Is it possible to get the Lightning case repaired at any third-party repair shop?
2. If I buy the replacement case from the Apple Store, will my AirPods work smoothly with the new Type-C case?
3. Does anyone have an unused AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning Edition) case that I could purchase?

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