Technology! The iPhone 16 may be easier to change the battery on its own

Zhongguancun Online

2024-06-30 12:02Zhongguancun online official account

Under pressure from regulators in Europe and elsewhere, Apple has taken some steps in recent years to make it easier for consumers to repair iPhones. And, last year, the European Union passed a law that requires mobile phone makers to ensure that smartphone batteries can be replaced with tools that are convenient for users to use by 2025.

With this in mind, Apple has also been inclined to let consumers self-repair iPhones for several years, and it has been revealed that the company is also exploring a new technology to redesign the iPhone battery to make it easier for consumers to replace the battery.

According to the report, Apple is developing a new electro-inductive adhesive debonding technology that allows users to apply a small current to the battery and the battery can be removed from the chassis. To work with this technology, the iPhone 16 battery has a unique metal case design, and the previous iPhone battery was wrapped in soft foil, and this technology will be used on one model in the iPhone 16 series, and next year's iPhone 17 series will be standard with this technology.

It's worth noting that although replacing the battery has become relatively easy, users still need to pry the iPhone open themselves, and since the adhesive and screws hold the iPhone screen in place, changing the battery is not a simple process, and Apple advises users to seek a professional to replace the battery.

The official cost of replacing the battery is currently $99. However, it will cost more for customers to repair it themselves, as you will also need to buy Apple's repair kit, which sells for $50.

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