iPhone Battery Replacement

Estimated time for repair 45 minutes:

Battery replacements follow almost all the same steps for repair as a screen replacement does. Where they differ is that the screen isn't replaced, but it is still taken off the device to ensure it doesn't get damaged while we remove the battery. After the screen has been removed, we then take the old battery out, replace the adhesive that holds it to the frame of the iPhone and put it all back together.

Battery Degradation:

As you use your phone over time, your iPhone's battery health  may degrade and make it frustrating trying to find a plug to get your phone some more juice or having to lug around a portable battery pack. Degradation happens to all batteries with use, the more you use the phone and drain the battery of power and recharge it, the faster it degrades.

Battery Health and Maximum Capacity:

There's an easy way to check to see if your iPhone needs a new battery and it's just over in your settings! Open your settings and scroll down until you see the section that says "Battery", once in the battery settings, go to "Battery Health & Charging", and there it is your "Maximum Capacity".

Let's use an example to understand the percentage of your maximum capacity. For example. let's say that your maximum capacity is at 75%, this percentage is saying that when your phone is at 100% full charge, the iPhone is missing 25% from the day you got it. This can also mean that your phone could turn off from low power at 10% charge remaining. This isn't something that happens every time though.

Another thing you might see when you get into your battery settings is after it gets below 80% capacity, is a message that says "Important Battery Message" and it tells you that your battery health has degraded to the point where you're advised to get the battery replaced.

Battery is swelling:

Never, Never try to "pop" the part of the battery that is swelling. A swollen battery is a safety concern, it can cause a fire and it produces toxic gasses. The reason that the battery is starting to swell is due to a defect that causes a build up of gasses inside the wrapping of the battery. If the battery happens to "pop" while in use, place the phone in a well ventilated location, preferably outside, where it cannot burn anything.

A swollen battery is nothing to panic over, but if you notice it starting to happen, get the battery replaced. Over time and along with the battery degrading, some batteries may start to expand. The expansion of the battery usually pushes on the back of the iPhone causing the screen and back glass to crack. In other cases, the battery may just cause the screen to separate from the frame of the phone. If your battery starts to swell, this is one of those times that we will press for repair due to it being a safety concern.

Please also remember not to use any mail in services for devices with swollen batteries as it can cause harm to others if there is any further malfunction. If your battery is starting to swell and you are unable to get the battery replaced because of cost or other circumstances, we will remove the battery for free and have it recycled for free.