How to Replace IPhone 6 Plus Battery Without Help From Apple
If you are still using an iPhone 6 Plus , chances are your battery life is terrible. The lithium batteries that power nearly all of our technologies wear out over time, leaving most people with three choices: replace the battery, buy a new device, or get hurt.
Apple Offers Cheap iPhone Battery Replacement
The good news is that Apple is offering an iPhone battery replacement at a discount of just $ 29 this year – of course this could be due to bad publicity , but still great for those with an older phone. The bad news, however, is that if you have an iPhone 6 Plus, you’ll have to wait a few extra months to get a new battery.
MacRumors says Apple won’t have batteries for the iPhone 6 Plus until late March or early April. The news comes from a leaked internal document, but it is also supported by several iPhone owners who have been told the same by Apple.
If you can wait a little longer, that’s fine, but if you’re feeling impatient (or your iPhone’s battery can’t last that long), you have other options.
Replace iPhone battery yourself
Apple doesn’t make it easy to mess around inside their devices, but it can. IFixit has an excellent guide to replacing the iPhone 6 Plus battery, which it says is moderately difficult and should take about 15-45 minutes to complete.
You will need a new battery (of course), which you can buy from iFixit for $ 25, along with adhesive strips ($ 4) and a connector bracket ($ 10). You will also need a few basic tools, as well as a special flat-head screwdriver needed to open Apple products.
The actual repair process involves removing the display using a suction cup and carefully removing the old battery so you can replace it with a new one. Just make sure you turn on the device to 25% or less before starting, otherwise you could cause a fire and injure yourself.
If you don’t have tools on hand, you may want to consider an all-in-one interchangeable kit. This one from Yontex includes a battery, a Pentalobe screwdriver, glue, and more. For only $ 26.
Someone else can’t do this?
If you don’t want to wait for Apple and don’t want to replace the battery yourself, you still have options. There are many third-party services out there that will replace your iPhone’s battery for a decent price (usually around $ 50- $ 80, according to CNET ).
One popular option is iCracked , which offers quick on-site repairs. They also repair cracked screens and buy used devices. You can check here if they are valid in your area.
If not, quickly Google to see if there are other local smartphone repair shops nearby. Chances are, there is a company in your area that can replace your iPhone 6 Plus battery faster than Apple, and at a decent price.