Apple Now Charging More for Out-of-Warranty Battery Replacements on iPhones, iPads and Macs

[MacRumors]

Out-of-warranty battery replacements on iPhones, iPads, and Macs are more expensive starting today, with Apple increasing prices as planned. The higher prices apply to iPhone 13 and older models, Macs, and iPads that are out of warranty and that do not have AppleCare+.

Battery replacements for the iPhone 13 models, for example, now cost $89, up $20 from the prior repair cost. The $89 price is applicable to the iPhone X through the iPhone 13, with Apple charging $69 for repairs on the iPhone 8 and earlier. Out-of-warranty battery replacements for iPhone 14 models remain at $99, pricing Apple introduced back in September.

Pricing on the iPad is up by $20 for many models, including the fifth-generation and later 12.9-inch iPad Pro models, the third-generation 11-inch iPad Pro and earlier, 10.5 and 9.7-inch iPad Pro models, all iPad mini models, and all iPad Air models. It will now cost $119 for a battery replacement on these devices.

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Battery replacements on the most recent iPad Pro models continue to be priced at $179 for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro and $149 for the 11-inch iPad Pro.

Mac battery replacements have increased in price by $30 to $50, with all MacBook Air battery replacements now priced at $159 and all MacBook Pro battery replacements priced at $249.

Note that these prices are for out-of-warranty battery replacements on devices that do not have AppleCare+ and where the one-year warranty has expired. If you have AppleCare+, battery replacements are free if your battery has degraded below a certain level.

The pricing in the article also applies to the United States, but battery replacement costs are also up in other countries as well. Apple began warning customers of the increased prices in January, and estimates for replacement costs are available on Apple's Mac, iPad, and iPhone repair websites.

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[JoEw]

Makes sense labor is quite a bit more expensive than it was just a few years ago.

 

[ackmondual]

Makes sense labor is quite a bit more expensive than it was just a few years ago.

More expensive on iPad and iPhone which also makes sense since these are glued together, as opposed to Mac which is more modular/accessible.

 

[Apple_Robert]

That is the cost of playing in the Apple orchard.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

So either forcing people to pay extra to get a new battery replacement or purchasing an AppleCare+. Those are your two options. Most consumers don't care about the battery degrading.

 

[Ion-X]

Thankfully they will lower the prices back down once supply costs fall, inflation eases, and their quarterly profits soar. 😂

 

[blazerunner]

Not shocking, it's greedy Apple after all. What is shocking is that their most loyal consumers will defend this... you'll see them in this thread, book it.

 

[Ion-X]

That is the cost of playing in the Apple orchard.

There are independent repair shops, but I would not trust them within 10 feet of my iPhone. The battery would probably explode, Samsung-style.

 

[enterthemerdaverse]

Never needed one replaced out of warranty fingers crossed.

The only three times my Macs had faults Apple covered it with a free global replacement program.

 

[MrMojo1]

"AppleCare+​

You can buy coverage on a fixed-term plan or on a monthly plan that will automatically renew until cancelled.
Monthly 2 yrs
iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max
$9.99 $199
iPhone 14 Plus
$8.99 $179
iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 12
$7.99 $149
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
$3.99 $79"

^Apple's website

If one takes care of their iPhone and don't have 'issues' within 2 yrs, then AppleCare+ isn't required or necessary.
Lots of people don't buy AppleCare for their iPhone while some people do.
The battery replacement cost then after 2 yrs is still relatively less expensive than buying AppleCare+.

 

[iamthat]

Can someone here explain to me what happens when you get your battery replaced. I was told by an Apple employee that they don’t actually replace the battery, that they actually replace the device. That sounds weird to me but I’ve also seen it mentioned elsewhere. Does anyone know if that is true?
For reference, I have a 10.5 inch iPad Pro.

 

[turbineseaplane]

Thread title might as well be:

Apple Now Charging More for Everything​

 

[TravelsInBlue]

Not shocking, it's greedy Apple after all. What is shocking is that their most loyal consumers will defend this... you'll see them in this thread, book it.

Apples business practices annoy me as much as the next person, but it’s kinda silly when people throw the term “greed” around.



This is Apple pricing to the market rate. If people are willing to pay this price (and or it encourages people to upgrade) then that’s what they are going to do.

If anything blame the consumers that keep paying these prices.

 

[contacos]

And at the same time their damn algorithm seems to keep the device always above 80% how convenient!!!! I have AppleCare+ on my AppleWatch and iPad Air and conveniently both have been sitting at 82% for MONTHS!

Same happened on my iPhone before. I was fet up eventually and just paid for the battery replacement out of my own pocket even though I had AppleCare+. Cancelled it afterwards out of spite. What is the point, if you never get to take advantage of it when it simply refuses to hit 80%

 

[3166792]

Can someone here explain to me what happens when you get your battery replaced. I was told by an Apple employee that they don’t actually replace the battery, that they actually replace the device. That sounds weird to me but I’ve also seen it mentioned elsewhere. Does anyone know if that is true?
For reference, I have a 10.5 inch iPad Pro.

I just had the battery replaced on my 2020 SE. I brought my device in, they put it in diagnostic mode, did the tests, I signed the work order and came back in an hour. I received my same device exactly as it was when I brought it in but with 100% battery health. Under Settings -> General -> About, a new section appeared called Parts & Service History which lists the battery, the date it was repaired and that it is a 'Genuine Apple Part'.

 

[CarAnalogy]

Is the battery in the graphic supposed to look like it's throwing up on that Mac?

 

[jtdx99]

Not cool better off buying from ifixit now

 

[compwiz1202]

Thread title might as well be:

Everyone Apple Now Charging More for Everything​

FTFY

 

[zarmanto]

Not cool better off buying from ifixit now

Realistically, you were always better off buying from ifixit, if cost was the only factor.

But more importantly: I'm pretty sure that this price increase is a return to the previous status quo. Apple reduced the prices on their battery replacement service directly in response to batterygate, and I believe there was a judicial requirement that they keep those lowered prices in place for a period of time. I am pretty sure that time period has now elapsed -- and while I haven't looked closely at all of the historical price changes, I likewise suspect that prices prior to batterygate were very similar to what we're seeing now.

 

[playtech1]

The price rises aren't great, but overall I think Apple does a pretty good job in terms of providing a battery service.

I still think they take too hard a line against use of third party parts though. And definitely too hard a line on refusing battery service where there is an unrelated minor issue with the product.

 

[k1121j]

Makes sense since they actually have to do them now. Rather than just turn people away who request them in and out of warranty. Speaking from experience with more than one out of warranty iPhone offering to pay for replacement and being told it’s fine so even if you want to pay we won’t replace it. Then the lawsuit battery gate things changed. Hmmm

 

[mcalict]

And at the same time their damn algorithm seems to keep the device always above 80% how convenient!!!! I have AppleCare+ on my AppleWatch and iPad Air and conveniently both have been sitting at 82% for MONTHS!

Same happened on my iPhone before. I was fet up eventually and just paid for the battery replacement out of my own pocket even though I had AppleCare+. Cancelled it afterwards out of spite. What is the point, if you never get to take advantage of it when it simply refuses to hit 80%

Can't speak for your model iPhone or iOS version, but my 7-year old 6s Plus' battery shows 77% and indicates needing "Service." I realize I'm living on borrowed time but was holding out in vain hope for a SE Plus (larger screen), which seems unlikely based on rumors. Since my phone is still in good cosmetic shape, I may pay for a replacement battery or trade up to an SE3 (I don't want/need the latest tech).

 

[BigMcGuire]

Can someone here explain to me what happens when you get your battery replaced. I was told by an Apple employee that they don’t actually replace the battery, that they actually replace the device. That sounds weird to me but I’ve also seen it mentioned elsewhere. Does anyone know if that is true?
For reference, I have a 10.5 inch iPad Pro.

For iPads and Watches? they replace the device with a refurbished device (like new).

For iPhones and MacBooks they actually replace the battery. But it is a complicated process and the last 2 we had done resulted in the Apple Store destroying the device and giving us a replacement because of their own fault.

 

[Spotlighter9]

$249 for a battery makes AppleCare+ a no-brainer for the MacBook Pro, IMO. Especially with the accelerated degradation we've been seeing in the 2021 MBPs...mine will likely need a replacement by the end of this year.

 

[Razorpit]

Not shocking, it's greedy Apple after all. What is shocking is that their most loyal consumers will defend this... you'll see them in this thread, book it.

Thread title might as well be:

Apple Now Charging More for Everything​

You have "restaurants" paying fry cooks $15+/hour. You think Apple Techs make a little bit more?

Is Apple not allowed to pass the higher cost of labor and supplies (batteries) on to their customers? Speaking of which, you see the price of a Big Mac lately? 😲