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Apple Shares Full iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Repair Manuals

Artsketch said:
What solution would be possible in 2027, when user swappable batteries become mandatory to sell smartphones and other devices in the E.U.?
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The current battery in iPhone 16 already meets the requirements set by the European Commission.

“Readily removable” by the end-user means removal with the use of commercially available tools, without
requiring the use of specialised tools, unless provided free of charge with the product, proprietary tools,
thermal energy, or solvents to disassemble the product.

Prior to iPhone 16, a broken adhesive strip required a heating pad and/or alcohol to release the battery.

A 9V battery clip is readily available anywhere like Amazon or AliExpress.
 
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JPack said:
It's not glue, it's a stretchable adhesive strip
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No, it's electrical. Read the article. Only the "Pro" models still use the stretchy adhesive strip. And regardless, they're both inherently less conducive to expansion than clips, which don't grip the surface of the battery at all.
JPack said:
Both screws and clips are rigid attachment methods and do not allow for expansion.
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No, clips are not. They're flexible strips of metal. Flexible. Ever look inside the battery compartment of a flashlight? Ever notice how the batteries bounce when you drop them in? Yep, that's because those strips and springs are flexing.
 
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MobiusStrip said:
No, it's electrical. Read the article. Only the "Pro" models still use the stretchy adhesive strip. And regardless, they're both inherently less conducive to expansion than clips, which don't grip the surface of the battery at all.
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I've read the article, watched teardown videos, and studied Apple's repair guide. The U-shaped adhesive on the new batteries is still flexible. It's an adhesive strip, not glue. It can be rolled and rubbed off using alcohol.

MobiusStrip said:
No, clips are not. They're flexible strips of metal. Flexible. Ever look inside the battery compartment of a flashlight? Ever notice how the batteries bounce when you drop them in? Yep, that's because those strips and springs are flexing.
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Why they heck would you want flexible piece of metal? Where the battery can bounce around and impact the chassis? Over time, those flexible contact points will wear down the outer sheath of the battery, causing potential shorts. That's just plain silly.

The cylindrical batteries used in flashlights have a metal enclosure. The iPhone 16 battery is encased in foil.
 
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JPack said:
The current battery in iPhone 16 already meets the requirements set by the European Commission.

“Readily removable” by the end-user means removal with the use of commercially available tools, without
requiring the use of specialised tools, unless provided free of charge with the product, proprietary tools,
thermal energy, or solvents to disassemble the product.

Prior to iPhone 16, a broken adhesive strip required a heating pad and/or alcohol to release the battery.

A 9V battery clip is readily available anywhere like Amazon or AliExpress.
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The glued displays and back covers to reach the batteries?
 
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gaximus said:
I wonder how easy it'll be to fry the circuit by connecting the battery to the wrong place. This is genius, Apple makes it easier to change the batteries, but a lot easier to fry the mother board. Full iPhone replacement at that point.
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You can easily fry it with static electricity.
 
The fact that they suggest to use more voltage to get adhesive melt faster is absolutely insane.
Like i have 30V 10A on my bench, that would most likely do an instant removal!
 
I found this Selservicerepair Shop from Apple just a few days ago und the prices are ridiculous. A battery alone had the same price as letting it replaced by Apple. But they gave you a screwdriver for free. 🙃
 
Artsketch said:
Let's see how many short circuits there will be due to unskilled DIY people.
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I asked a Genius to demonstrate in case I need to do it:

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JPack said:
Same battery capacity, same service procedure.

Yet, the Pro Max costs $119 while Plus costs $99 to service.

Welcome to the "Pro" tax.
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Not the same procedure, as the article you’re replying to says.
 
sdf said:
Not the same procedure, as the article you’re replying to says.
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The procedure for iPhone 16 Pro/Max hasn't changed from previous years, not since iPhone 6S. Exact same procedure as before, $20 increase.
 
JPack said:
The procedure for iPhone 16 Pro/Max hasn't changed from previous years, not since iPhone 6S. Exact same procedure as before, $20 increase.
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"Yet, the Pro Max costs $119 while Plus costs $99 to service."

Next?
 
JPack said:
Same battery capacity, same service procedure.

Yet, the Pro Max costs $119 while Plus costs $99 to service.

Welcome to the "Pro" tax.
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I guess Apple has to offer everything at break-even pricing or they are guilty of attempting to make a profit. As though no other overheads exist. :rolleyes:
 
ifxf said:
You can easily fry it with static electricity.
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That used to be true a long time ago, but nowadays everything of a board is pretty protected from static electricity, Linus tech tips did a video on it with electroboom. It’s kind of like how we were told not to use magnetic tip screwdrivers when building PCs, but that also turned out to not be an issue after the 80s
 
JPack said:
Same battery capacity, same service procedure.

Yet, the Pro Max costs $119 while Plus costs $99 to service.

Welcome to the "Pro" tax.
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I am waiting for Apple to rename their Pro to Ultra and charge another $50 as Ultra tax.
 
inwerp said:
The fact that they suggest to use more voltage to get adhesive melt faster is absolutely insane.
Like i have 30V 10A on my bench, that would most likely do an instant removal!
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freedomlinux said:
Naturally. That's why, instead of baking a cake at 350°F for 50 minutes, I typically do 5 minutes at 3500°F 😏
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iFixit tells this accepts up to 30V, 12V was +- 1 minute, 20V was 5 seconds.
So yeah this "instant" seems to apply at some way :D
(can skip their power station ad)

Edit: Initially I was sceptical about this but it looks clean and easier than pull tabs for sure.
also as I know Apple they added something to it to lower counterfeit parts installation.
 
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