The iPhone that you love to flaunt would prove futile a gadget had the battery not been in it. Given how the battery is crucial to the functioning of any cell phone, the power and quality should be checked prior to installing one. Most importantly, it is pointless to expect batteries to offer lifelong service, which means battery replacement is a must. Besides, there are a host of issues like damaged button, microphone or camera replacement, broken screen and the like that iPhone users have become accustomed to, all of which requires immediate repair.
Essential tools to do the trick
Having said that battery replacement is a common affair for iPhones, one needs to be wary of how to go about it. If knocking the door of service centers is what is on the mind, then there are plenty of specialists waiting to be approached. However, many take the route to getting their own tools and battery. It’s advisable to get in touch with experts for technical skills are required to accomplish the job. In fact, at the time of buying such tools and the battery itself, only top quality items made from premium materials must be chosen and that is best determined by professionals. Why run the risk of spending one’s hard-earned money in something that fails to prove compatible with the iPhone?
Replacing the battery
In general, battery replacement in iPhones can be done in the following steps:
- Purchasing the necessary battery kit.
- The kit has a hex head screwdriver to remove two screws from the phone’s base.
- Attaching the suction cup the screen’s bottom and removing the screen from the casing.
- The lid must not be lifted more than 90 degrees as the other end stays attached.
- With the help of the screwdriver, the small plate can be removed.
- The battery cable connector must be detached.
- Now a new battery can be inserted and connected to the battery terminal.
- The metal clip must be reinstalled and the casing closed.
Need for replacement programs
Thanks to Apple support for the company knows that few iPhone devices manufactured at a certain time experience short battery life or needs frequent charging. Their battery replacement program for some of these devices are conducted free of charge. There are plenty of service options to choose from and the phone is examined to verify if it’s eligible for the program. But few restrictions are present and one must gain an idea before enrolling for the service.
