All Knowing Board ... iPhone Battery Replacement Q

[Elwood Blues]

I'm a Samsung guy, but all 3 women in my family have iPhone 6's, and all have dead or dying batteries (which I gather is a problem with Apple phones).

Any suggestions on replacement? I'm guessing that Verizon will charge triple what it would cost to get a battery on Amazon. Related question - is the replacement difficult? Bizarre that you can't just pop it out by hand, as with every phone I've ever owned.

Much appreciated!

 

[meanmiJ01]

I'm a Samsung guy, but all 3 women in my family have iPhone 6's, and all have dead or dying batteries (which I gather is a problem with Apple phones).

Any suggestions on replacement? I'm guessing that Verizon will charge triple what it would cost to get a battery on Amazon. Related question - is the replacement difficult? Bizarre that you can't just pop it out by hand, as with every phone I've ever owned.

Much appreciated!

It can be done if you are somewhat handy and a bit adventurous. Youtube is your friend as there is a ton of videos on how to do it.

 

[meanmiJ01]

It can be done if you are somewhat handy and a bit adventurous. Youtube is your friend as there is a ton of videos on how to do it.

And also get the tool kit as there are pretty specialized sizes and such to get the thing apart and back together. They are like $5 on amazon.

 

[rmem]

Same situation as you here (I have Android, the girls all have iPhones). I fricking hate Apple for multiple reasons, and servicing their phones is one of them.

You have to take the phone apart to replace the battery, much of the disassembly is the same as if you had to replace the screen (of which I've had to do around 5 myself). I have never had to replace a battery but once you have it apart it's not terrible from what I've seen (even at that point not as easy as popping out the battery and replacing like you can do with an Android phone). My guess is you can find a source that will do it for MUCH cheaper than a Verizon store would. If I recall, even the little places in malls no longer charge an arm and a leg for Apple phone repairs (but it's still not cheap).

If you've worked with electronics in your life you can do it yourself. If you never have, I would not recommend it as the work is delicate and you have to know what to pay attention to before you attempt it.

Don't even get me started on not having an option to put an SD memory card in vs. having to pay a large premium to get more storage capacity pre-installed because Apple does not give you that capability. The fact they get away with stuff like that speaks volumes to how little the American population knows about electronics.

And why does anyone buy phones from carriers at retail sticker price when you can just buy one from Amazon for much less and put the SIM card in it (same phone)? It's just crazy.

Thus endeth the rant.

 

[Lion84]

Just had my daughters replaced on her 6 - $79.00 at Springboard Media in Exton PA - Apple certified place. They did it that day. You can do it yourself but it looks like one of those jobs I would get 1/2 way through and be ready to punch a hole in the wall. Some things aren't worth the hassle for the money saved and I agree typical Apple, make everything harder for the consumer - hey and how about using a mini USB - no we have to have our own plug - jerks.

 

[Obliviax]

https://www.google.com/search?q=rep...5.6051j0j7&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#kpvalbx=1

I'd get them a new Android or iPhone. That six isn't going to be good for much longer anyway. My daughter has gone to iPhone due to the apple tools like Facetime have become default standards with her friends. If you don't need the standard iPhone tools, you can get good Android devices for very cheap. Google has a good product.

BTW, Google bought HTC today.

 

[Elwood Blues]

Thanks, guys. FYI, Best Buy and Verizon shops don't do this in house, but send it out. A local (State College) cell phone repair place will do it, but cautions that the after-market batteries are inconsistent. I'm with you rmem - I don't understand the iPhone cult. Inferior product all around (and they need a back button!)

 

[PeetzPoolBoy]

Just had my daughters replaced on her 6 - $79.00 at Springboard Media in Exton PA - Apple certified place. They did it that day. You can do it yourself but it looks like one of those jobs I would get 1/2 way through and be ready to punch a hole in the wall. Some things aren't worth the hassle for the money saved and I agree typical Apple, make everything harder for the consumer - hey and how about using a mini USB - no we have to have our own plug - jerks.

That's a good price for battery replacement. Apple has a known problem with the 6 batteries. If you take it to the Apple Store, they'll probably quote you $200 or if you get to talk to a reasonable manager they'll offer to give you a refurbed phone for $99.

 

[Obliviax]

That's a good price for battery replacement. Apple has a known problem with the 6 batteries. If you take it to the Apple Store, they'll probably quote you $200 or if you get to talk to a reasonable manager they'll offer to give you a refurbed phone for $99.

There is a local place named "Broke Ass Phone"...which cracks me up. Typically, especially around universities, you can find someone on craig's list or whatever who will do it for $20. However, anytime i've ever had something done with apple, best buy or whatever, it never works as well.

 

[sluggo72]

There is a local place named "Broke Ass Phone"...which cracks me up. Typically, especially around universities, you can find someone on craig's list or whatever who will do it for $20. However, anytime i've ever had something done with apple, best buy or whatever, it never works as well.

I've had the battery replace in my iphone 5 once, for like $49, including the battery, at some place like 'broke ass Phone'. it took him all of 10 minutes, I've never had an issue with it.

 

[androcles]

...my I-phone battery was not charging properly so I went into the local Apple Store to have it replaced...
... the clerk said a new battery installed would cost $79 but first he wanted to test the battery...
...he said the battery was fine and showed me the meter display...
... he put his charger on it and it charged well... then asked about my cord ... it was a Belkin replacement since I had left my Apple cord in the hotel on a trip to St Louis ... he said many times an after market cord does not fit precisely after a short period and gives an interrupted charge...
... I bought a new Apple cord and my phone is doing fine...

 

[PS4814]

For all those pounding their chests for android - the flagship phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S8, LG whatever, Google Pixel etc. all involve similar steps to the iphone afa heating the phone to weaken the adhesive, prying it apart etc. to replace batteries. Just pointing out a pot kettle situation.

 

[getmyjive11]

You should have got a GOAT iPhone SE for them. Probably is too small for their liking, but the battery is rock solid.

 

[Corabi94]

That's a good price for battery replacement. Apple has a known problem with the 6 batteries. If you take it to the Apple Store, they'll probably quote you $200 or if you get to talk to a reasonable manager they'll offer to give you a refurbed phone for $99.

Just looked into this. The cost is $79 to replace the battery.

 

[rmem]

For all those pounding their chests for android - the flagship phones such as the Samsung Galaxy S8, LG whatever, Google Pixel etc. all involve similar steps to the iphone afa heating the phone to weaken the adhesive, prying it apart etc. to replace batteries. Just pointing out a pot kettle situation.

LOL. Not even close to the same.

 

[psu_1989]

Apple just replaced my IPhone 6 battery for $79. It is amazingly better than the original battery. Make sure you make a reservation for the battery replacement to save time. Otherwise it might be two trips or an overnight of the phone with apple.

 

[PS4814]

LOL. Not even close to the same.

All taken from ifixit.com - all these flagship phones require you to heat them to weaken the adhesive and then pry them apart. None have the old school easy pop off back and replace battery option.

Galaxy S8 -
Apply a heated iOpener to a long edge of the S8 for about 2 minutes.

• You may need to reheat and reapply the iOpener several times to get the phone warm enough. Follow the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

As you're waiting for the adhesive to soften, move on and read the following step to get an idea of where to pry.

Google Pixel -

• Be careful when pulling the glass screen off the phone because there is a connector which connects the screen to the phone. This connector will be removed separately in the next step.
  
  
• It may be necessary to heat the glass panel with a heat gun or hair dryer to soften the adhesive.
  
  
• Carefully pry the front display assembly off the phone by sliding a plastic opening tool around the seam of the device.
  
  
• Use the suction cup to pull the screen off if it will not come off with the opening tool.

LG G6
Opening requires heating the back and cutting through several pieces of adhesive.

• The glass is fairly stiff and opening isn't too tough, but the rear glass doubles the potential damage if the phone is dropped

The rear button is connected to the phone via spring contacts, making opening much safer.

iPhone 7
Heating the lower edge of the iPhone will help soften the adhesive securing the display, making it easier to open.

Use a hairdryer or prepare an iOpener and apply it to the lower edge of the iPhone for about a minute in order to soften up the adhesive underneath.
Pull up on the suction cup to create a small gap between the display assembly and the rear case.

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap.

The watertight adhesive holding the display in place is very strong, and creating this initial gap takes a significant amount of force. If you're having a hard time opening a gap, rock the screen up and down to weaken the adhesive until you can fit a spudger inside.

 

[tboyer]

Depending on where you live there may be a local iphone/cell phone repair guy. They're everywhere. If it's a reputable place they'll source good replacement batteries and guarantee their work. Will probably cost $70-80 to get it done which is cheaper than shipping to Apple I'm sure.

 

[rmem]

<snip>.

I've done them both. Have you?

It did take the Apple fanbois longer to show up than I thought. You guys are slipping.

 

[gogolion]

Bizarre that you can't just pop it out by hand, as with every phone I've ever owned.

You obviously are not very familiar with Apple products! Their software is very user friendly, the hardware, not so much.

 

[rmem]

You obviously are not very familiar with Apple products! Their software is very user friendly, the hardware, not so much.

It is very user friendly. It is also very limiting. For a lot of people their software is a better option because it is simple. The tradeoff is not being able to control things as much as people like me do. But it does have its place.
Hardware tradeoffs, it's not even a remotely close comparison.

 

[Obliviax]

It is very user friendly. It is also very limiting. For a lot of people their software is a better option because it is simple. The tradeoff is not being able to control things as much as people like me do. But it does have its place.
Hardware tradeoffs, it's not even a remotely close comparison.

Agreed....Apple controls the hw and sw so that the user experience is seamless and is 100% controlled by them. I always tell people that "if you can live inside the 'apple box' you will be happy, if not you need to buy Android". For me, I got tired of having to call my company's "tech support" everytime they upgraded their security. My quick review showed that all of the developers had Android devices, everyone else had Apple. That told me all I needed to know and switched to Apple. I've been happy with that and my wife just ordered an 8S which she will get next week.

 

[Elwood Blues]

All taken from ifixit.com - all these flagship phones require you to heat them to weaken the adhesive and then pry them apart. None have the old school easy pop off back and replace battery option.

Discouraging - Maybe I'll just hold onto my Samsung Galaxy S5 for a few more years!

 

[PS4814]

I've done them both. Have you?

It did take the Apple fanbois longer to show up than I thought. You guys are slipping.

Nope - done neither and not a fanboi. If anything I'm a hater of Samsung b/c I've had several of their phones, and a washing machine, brick on me. Just when people speak in absolutes that gets me riled up.

My main point once again is that no flagship model phone has an easy access battery where you simply pop off the back of the phone and insert in a new battery. All involve a fair amount of disassembly of the phone and breaking of adhesive seals keeping them together.

 

[PeetzPoolBoy]

Just looked into this. The cost is $79 to replace the battery.

Thanks. It appears Apple has revised their battery replacement policy and fees. I did notice that you have to mail your phone away ($7) for this service, but it sure beats their old policy.

 

[Lion84]

Thanks. It appears Apple has revised their battery replacement policy and fees. I did notice that you have to mail your phone away ($7) for this service, but it sure beats their old policy.

If you hunt up and Apple certified place they can usually get it done right away - my 15 year old daughter almost had a seizure when they said it would take a couple of days to do without her phone in hand - they then said come back in 2 hours and we will get it done or we could make an appointment for it to be done right away.

 

[rmem]

Nope - done neither and not a fanboi. If anything I'm a hater of Samsung b/c I've had several of their phones, and a washing machine, brick on me. Just when people speak in absolutes that gets me riled up.

My main point once again is that no flagship model phone has an easy access battery where you simply pop off the back of the phone and insert in a new battery. All involve a fair amount of disassembly of the phone and breaking of adhesive seals keeping them together.

Dead wrong. I have two Samsung phones that you pop the back cover off and you have extremely easy access to the battery and SIM card. And the external SD card is just as easy. You can make a poor choice and get one that is not so easy, but it is very easy to do a minimal amount of research and get the right one.

 

[psu_1989]

Thanks. It appears Apple has revised their battery replacement policy and fees. I did notice that you have to mail your phone away ($7) for this service, but it sure beats their old policy.

An Apple store will do it in about 30 minutes with a reservation. Some Best Buys are Apple certified.

 

[Diego Badman]

I'm a Samsung guy, but all 3 women in my family have iPhone 6's, and all have dead or dying batteries (which I gather is a problem with Apple phones).

Any suggestions on replacement? I'm guessing that Verizon will charge triple what it would cost to get a battery on Amazon. Related question - is the replacement difficult? Bizarre that you can't just pop it out by hand, as with every phone I've ever owned.

Much appreciated!

Yes. YouTube is, indeed, your friend. I replaced one once. Do get the kit. You will need it.

You'll need a steady hand as well. Some very tiny small hardware needs to be removed and reinstalled.

Good luck.

 

[PS4814]

Dead wrong. I have two Samsung phones that you pop the back cover off and you have extremely easy access to the battery and SIM card. And the external SD card is just as easy. You can make a poor choice and get one that is not so easy, but it is very easy to do a minimal amount of research and get the right one.

For the last time since I've obviously struck a nerve causing some people to lose their reading comprehension abilities, the flagship samsung phone is the Galaxy S8. The Galaxy S8 does not have an removeable back, so what I said was correct. Yes there are other models that do have a removeable back but the flagship model, which was my point for the 3rd time now, does not have that option.

 

[rmem]

So you define flagship as the most recent version. I define it as the best model they offer. For the 3rd time now, you just have to do a little research and get the right phone. And if you get an Apple phone it doesn't matter what version you get, the answer is always bad.