Remember that some AirPods features might not work when you use them with a Windows laptop of PC. Select the Done button after connecting the AirPods to your PC. Select your AirPods from the list to pair them with your PC. Long press the setup button on the AirPod charger case. and Pro) or inside the case in the space between the two earbuds (AirPods 1st & 2nd gen).
The status light is either at the front of the case (AirPods 3rd gen.