Apple is about to implement changes to the way the iPhone battery can be easily replaced, making it accessible to users
While the EU maintains a strict exchange policy with Apple, including a possible new law that allows users to change batteries more easily, those from Cupertino would be getting to work developing a new technology that allows their iPhone batteries to be easy to replace. Such technology would work through “electrical adhesives” according to The Information.
The current battery changing procedure is complex and requires specialized support
The iPhone was one of the first smart mobile devices that completely revolutionized the concept of a mobile phone.We still remember Steve Jobs’ words when he presented it to the public back in 2007. A device capable of being a mobile phone, an iPod and an Internet communication device.
This is what an iPhone looks like without the back glass
Part of its design, from day one, did not allow the back cover to be opened easilyOlder mobile devices allowed you to remove the cover to access the SIM tray, SD card or specifically to be able to extract the battery by pressing. The iPhone did not allow you to remove any component with your hands as with these devices.
Nowadays, In order to replace the iPhone battery, it is necessary to use tweezers to remove the same. Afterwards, it is necessary to use a special machine to attach the new battery.
What is the new battery model that Apple is trying to change for the iPhone?
The battery would have an important change. It is currently covered with aluminum, so it would be completely covered in metal.This change would help remove the battery and give it a small electric shock, precisely to avoid any danger to the user.
The technology does not yet have a clear name, but is currently known as “adhesive release.” The first problem would still need to be solved, as expected, opening the iPhone.. The process is complicated for the average user, it involves removing the special screws on the iPhone and the adhesives that seal the iPhone screen. It is more complicated considering that these adhesives are important to prevent liquid leakage inside.
Repairing the iPhone in unauthorized places is not recommended. Photo: iFixit
When could we see this new technology in action? Those from Cupertino would already be so advanced that we could see it on an iPhone 16 model this year. It would then be seen in the entire iPhone 17 series during 2025.
Remembering the breakdown that the people at iFixit carry out, year after year, The fundamental part to solve the difficulty of changing the battery is the same adhesive that Apple uses. Even for experts who are dedicated to repairing mobile devices, once their repair is completed, re-attaching the adhesives is almost like a nightmare. As we can see in this user guide to remove the iPhone 15 battery, The technique and tools necessary are such that approximately 20 steps are required to open the rear glass.
Previously, Ming-Chi Kuo stated that there will be changes to the iPhone 16 Pro battery by changing the aluminum cover to stainless steel. Initially he commented that this would reduce the heating of the device, although this could also coincide in a way that is supporting the battery change by users.
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