It's no surprise, but after we found out that Apple was slowing down iPhones
with older batteries, we've been getting swamped with questions from people who
are considering doing the battery swap themselves. So today I'm gonna answer
your most common questions about using ifixit's iPhone battery fix kits.
All right, first question, does replacing my own battery void my iPhones warranty?
US law states that third-party modifications like battery replacements
cannot void your warranty unless the manufacturer can prove that you've
damaged the device in the process. You should look up the Magnusson Moss
Warranty Act to see what your rights are here. But really, if your battery's due for a
replacement chances are your warranty has already expired.
Apple's standard iPhone warranty only lasts for about a year but batteries
typically last through five hundred cycles or 18 to 24 months. Next question
Why is there a shipping charge? Can't you just do it for free?
Nowadays there are a lot of goofy regulations around shipping lithium-ion
batteries especially via airplanes. You can thank the note 7 for that one. In
response to this we'll automatically ship your package UPS ground. It's a little
bit more expensive but it's more reliable and definitely faster. You can
see all your battery shipment options over on our blog. We'll included the link in
the description below. Wait! Don't other places offer free
shipping? Our battery shipments are securely packaged and properly hazmat
labeled. When you buy an iPhone battery from someone offering free shipping
they're probably not packaging their batteries correctly and are fibbing to
the carrier to dodge hazmat fees. So if you feel comfortable buying your
allegedly high quality parts there, don't let us stop you. But do keep in mind that
if you're gonna send your iPhone to Apple for repairs you're gonna pay seven
dollars for shipping there. How long will it take me to do the repair? The
short answer is not to long, but it depends on what iPhone you have. Check
the battery replacement guide first for your iPhone to get an idea of what's
involved. An iPhone 4s battery can be swapped out by almost anyone in about 10
minutes while an iPhone 7 can take up to an hour.
But, regardless of what phone you have take your time and never rush this
repair. Are your batteries OEM? Our batteries are made to the same
specifications as OEM batteries but because they're not made by Apple they
can't be called OEM. Apple doesn't like to sell OEM batteries to anybody so
they're really hard to find. So, if you see somebody that's advertising an
iPhone battery as OEM you should take some caution. Our parts are brand new,
fully tested and come with an industry-leading warranty. You can learn
more about our parts quality standards over on the blog.
What if I don't live near an apple store and I don't want to do the repair myself?
Please believe me the repair is easier than you think, but I understand if you
want to leave it to a professional.Sso you can go to ifixit.com/local to
search for reputable repair professionals in your area. What if my
iPhone is too old to be covered under Apple's battery replacement plan? We've
got you covered with parts, tools and free repair guides for every iPhone
since 2008. Can I just make my own iPhone battery? Sure but I'm not gonna tell you
the secret ingredient. Is it sriracha? Fine, yes, but everything's better with
sriracha. Good luck swapping out all those iPhone
batteries, and be sure to use #ifixit in all of your awesome repair photos.
We want to show the world that you can fix these batteries yourself. Happy Fixing!