iPhone battery replacement

[amiroo79]

has anyone figured out how to safely change the battery on the iPhone?

I searched in yhese forums and did not see any discussions on this topic.

Anyone know how and where to buy the battery?

[gcvt]

It does involve soldering and disassembly of the phone, which would void your warranty...

Battery: http://www.ifixit.com/iPhone-Parts/iPhone-Replacement-Battery/IF105-017

Installation instructions http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone/Battery/105/9/

[iphoneuser3]

I thought the battery for the iPhone can last up for 2 years?

I was looking up on some iPhone youtube video and I found this video.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=VcRfAaIb2Ro


It says something about getting new battery replaced after few years (5:12 on the video)

[Eragon]

I thought the battery for the iPhone can last up for 2 years?

I was looking up on some iPhone youtube video and I found this video.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=VcRfAaIb2Ro


It says something about getting new battery replaced after few years (5:12 on the video)

For the exceptionally heavy user, I can see the battery "wearing" out relatively quickly. For the casual user, I can't see battery life becoming an issue before a next generation iPhone is released. I plan on keeping mine until the next generation is released, which should be sometime in 2008.

[Lincoln]

Or you can send it to Apple to replace without risk or warranty voiding.

- John

[ColsTiger]

If you are a heavy user that will run through batteries, then applecare is for you.

[amiroo79]

Or you can send it to Apple to replace without risk or warranty voiding.

- John

no can do. My phone is jailbroken and unlocked. They probably wouldn't service it. Even if I do a restore, they would still know.

No biggie though. I'm just a heavy user and want to know what I would do if my phone's battery died on me or got really bad.

Another thing that scares me is if I lose or drop n damage my phone. I wouldn't be too thrilled about paying for a version 1.1.1 from eBay for 300 bucks over the retail price to unlock and use.

Am I the only person with these anxieties or are there others out there in the same boat?

[Laura123]

your best bet for iphone batteries might just be ipodjuice.com - $20 for battery and $25 for installation.

http://www.ipodjuice.com/iphone-battery-replacement-products.htm

I used them for my ipod mini when it needed a new battery an their communication and product was second to none.

meow from laura!

[amiroo79]

your best bet for iphone batteries might just be ipodjuice.com - $20 for battery and $25 for installation.

http://www.ipodjuice.com/iphone-battery-replacement-products.htm

I used them for my ipod mini when it needed a new battery an their communication and product was second to none.

meow from laura!

Meow right back atcha! Thanks a lot!