Apple’s DIY repair program allows you to repair some of its products yourself using official parts, but it’s always possible to open your iPhone and use third-party components for DIY repairs.
If you have a newer model (iPhone 12 or newer), be sure to check Apple’s new repair options first to see if you can get replacement parts directly from the company. Please note that any maintenance you perform on your own equipment is entirely at your own risk.
- Why do I need to replace my iPhone battery?
Batteries age over time, and if the phone can no longer keep up with its power demands, its performance is limited. There is an option to turn throttling off, but this will result in more frequent crashes. Neither situation is ideal, so changing the battery seems like a no-brainer to me. - What’s in the iFixit Battery Repair Kit?
iFixit’s kits come with third-party replacement batteries that don’t come from Apple, as Apple doesn’t sell its parts separately for pre-iPhone 12 phones. It also has all the tools you need to open your phone and remove old batteries. The only extra thing I needed was a hair dryer to heat and remove the glue. - Does changing the battery void your phone warranty?
Opening your iPhone will void your warranty, but if your battery is outdated and needs to be replaced, chances are you’re out of the 12-month warranty. - Is it safe to replace the iPhone battery yourself?
This is not so easy to answer. iFixit’s guide gives very detailed instructions on the steps involved, but there are a few points that make me nervous. One step is to heat the back of the phone with a hair dryer to loosen the glue holding the old battery in place.
Specifically, it says to heat it to “slightly too hot to touch comfortably,” which I find a bit vague. Especially since that section also warns that “an overheating iPhone could ignite the battery.” But how hot is too hot?
- Can I replace the iPhone battery myself?
In a way, discovery is okay, and I’m usually not “convenient” in the DIY sense. iFixit’s instructions are easy to follow, just remove the seven internal screws, and replacement is easy.
What I find a little confusing is that iFixit’s instructions on their webpage end when you remove the old battery. The only clarification in the conclusion is to perform the previous steps in reverse order. Granted, it’s not particularly hard to do, but I’d appreciate more guidance then.
- Is it worth replacing the iPhone battery?
It really depends on the age and value of the phone. If you’ve bought a cheap used iPhone and just want to get it back up to speed, this could be a great way to breathe new life into old tech without breaking the bank. You need to consider whether you can really manage without it, and your tolerance for other risks.
If you’re on a newer device, like an iPhone 12, I’d probably take it straight to Apple. The money you save by doing it yourself doesn’t justify the potential cost of damaging a more valuable phone.
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Thanks for reading, hope it helps!
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