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Apple Now Charging More for Out-of-Warranty Battery Replacements on iPhones, iPads and Macs
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Same! 2/2.
Edit: Also, both times, while they gave me the phone they low-key tried to blame me for the damage. They said I'd previously opened one and put it back together wrong to squeeze the TouchID cable. This, despite me having never opened the phone (or and anyone else open it) and using TouchID to unlock it in front of them. The other had to do with the screws being stripped; again, I'd never opened it before.
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Well, funny you should say that....
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So... related to the stomach. Where did they get that battery image, and why did they use it? For this reason?
The battery is the main weak part in a smartphone today. If you could switch the battery very easily, you could use a phone for more than a decade, if you do not need any new features.
In my one experience where I had an older iPhone battery replaced, they did not replace my phone. I got my same phone back, same minor scratches, all the installed software was still there. But that was looooong ago, during a year when they HAD to replace the battery (for free) because of some class action suit. So my battery was replaced for free.
After that, all future Apple devices I have been careful to preserve the internal battery, slowing down the battery degradation, there are many published strategies for this. So far so good.
aka MacRumaCell. A play on words. Mac Rumors and Duracell.
Forget Apple loyalty. When raw materials, manufacturing, shipping, labor, and rent are all increasing, you somehow expect a for-profit company to just take the hit and NOT increase their prices?
Also, do your research. Apple’s battery replacement rates have been at or below the rest of the market for sometime and are one of the only places that actually use genuine batteries and give you a warranty on the repair. Doesn’t sound so “greedy” to me.
Yes, that's true for some devices, like Apple Watches and AirPods: Apple doesn't care to develop the tools, can't do it with current tech, or can't make the process profitable enough to warrant the labor costs involved(we'll never know exactly). So, for some products, they replace the entire device instead of replacing the battery.
This is generally true for Apple's slimmest and smallest devices, like all their headphones, Apple Watch, and some iPads and some(?) iPhones.
It's definitely a real thing.
On a side-note: A startup company called Swap Club have developed a patented way of replacing 1st and 2nd Gen AirPods batteries.
Swap Club has, for years, promised that they'd also do batteries for AirPods Pro and other Apple devices.
But they still only do AirPods 1 and 2 so I'm thinking there's some legitimacy to Apple's claims about not being able to do it for Apple Watch, AirPods Pro, and other, small, water/dust resistant Apple devices.
iPhone batteries get replaced. iPad, Mac, and Watch battery service results in you getting back an refurbished device.
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.
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.
Article Link: Apple Now Charging More for Out-of-Warranty Battery Replacements on iPhones, iPads and Macs
Feel like a genius for getting my 12 mini's battery (83% capacity) replaced a week ago for $69. No urgency for the 15 upgrade. Yet.
Note: The new battery was not charged, only at 6%. I stuck around the store a bit and charged it. Capacity is thankfully 100%.
Glad I took my obsolete MacBook into Apple last week to get a battery replacement done. I hope when I pick it up in a few days they won't say, "but the way...the estimate for the battery has increased..."
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.
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.
Article Link: Apple Now Charging More for Out-of-Warranty Battery Replacements on iPhones, iPads and Macs
I hope they charge me what they said they would charge when I brought it in last week...
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Haven't bought an Apple branded product since my MBA three years ago.
As usual, your theory & thinly veiled insults disintegrates into vapors
Just out of curiosity, what’s that ‘certain level’ for say an iPhone? I haven’t purchased AppleCare+ for a few years now, but am wondering if it’s time to consider it if at least part of the coverage can be used to replace the battery before it expires.
We have purchased 4 ifixit batteries. The iphone SE ones worked but one of the ipad 12.9 1st gen expanded. We got a free replacement. The batteries worked well for a bit over a year then started degrading. I think in the future I’ll just go to Apple, especially if they are willing to warranty the work (ie, not break the device in trying to replace the battery). I trust my husband to do it but the ifixit batteries don’t seem to be as good, plus for iPads, you need special equipment to keep from bending the super thin screen as you remove it from the adhesive.
Had the battery in my 12 Pro Max replaced last week for £69 before the increase so that it can hopefully see me through until iPhone 16 release.
Would have got it done with an independent repairer for £50 but you lose the Battery Health feature and end up with a warning message in settings.
Would have got it done with an independent repairer for £50 but you lose the Battery Health feature and end up with a warning message in settings.
I was quoted $700 at the Apple Store to replace my MacBook Pro 15" 2018 battery. The online estimate was $250. I asked the associate why the online estimator would be so wildly off, and the associate just kept repeating because it was "so old", and "I didn't have Apple Care" and that they would have to mail it away. There is nothing else wrong with the computer than that the battery is in "Service Recommended" mode. I asked for a call back in my customer review, and the manager offered no further detail on why the actual price was so significantly higher than the online quote for the same model, just restated that it would have to be mailed away.
It is important to keep in mind that future proofing your devices by buying the best model will easily backfire a few years down the line.
It is important to keep in mind that future proofing your devices by buying the best model will easily backfire a few years down the line.
Except that they make it impossible for genuine third party replacements locking you into their way or the highway. This is all designed to support the disposable phone mantra. So yeah, I think Apple is being greedy in multiple ways.
Just got my iPhone battery replaced over the weekend. I ended up getting a new battery manufactured in October 2022, so if the reason for the cost increase was supply chain issues, I don’t buy it
I have the same model (MacBook pro 2018). A few years ago i took it in under Apple care and when they replace the battery, they replace most of the insides along with it as it is all attached. Really don’t know why it was designed that way, but Apple designed it like that.
The ports went out under Apple care, so I ended up not paying for it, but they quoted it at $700-800 without Apple care.
Apple talks a lot about enviromentsl concerns, but it is only talking points. If they can save money in manufacturing by reusing metals or parts and selling it as “new”, they will jump on the environmental wagon….but they show (with the price increaces) they would rather not have users change out batteries, but instead buy new.
They want you to recycle your “old” mac when the battery needs replacement and give it to Apple. They gut the parts to use for Apple Care replacement parts.
Such is the name of the game…
The ports went out under Apple care, so I ended up not paying for it, but they quoted it at $700-800 without Apple care.
Apple talks a lot about enviromentsl concerns, but it is only talking points. If they can save money in manufacturing by reusing metals or parts and selling it as “new”, they will jump on the environmental wagon….but they show (with the price increaces) they would rather not have users change out batteries, but instead buy new.
They want you to recycle your “old” mac when the battery needs replacement and give it to Apple. They gut the parts to use for Apple Care replacement parts.
Such is the name of the game…
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Non-user swappable iPhone batteries predate the water resistant feature by years
all these third party stuff including ifixit just source chinese knockoff batteries. the only difference is in the customer service when these batteries explode or bulge.
Yes...I too noticed it on my MacBook Pro 2021. Maybe due to the accelerated fast charging adapter option?
I was wondering why an aerosol can of Rumacell appeared to be spraying a MacBook keyboard.
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