Battery replacement on old iphone 4

[cperchard]

Hi, i've had my iphone 4 since first day of launch june 2010 but i think the battery is now starting to fade a little. It's easily always lasted the whole day but now it seems to be getting to like 20% by 6pm at night which it never used to. Since i charge it every night it's possible that it's running out of good life.

Anyone know if it's possible to get a replacement battery in an apple store without replacing the whole phone? If so, how much will it cost? (i'm in UK)

Cheers!

 

[Givmeabrek]

After reading these first two posts I think I'm seeing double.

 

[prvt.donut]

just buy a new battery off ebay or other place and rep ace it yourself.

it's super easy

 

[cperchard]

just buy a new battery off ebay or other place and rep ace it yourself.

it's super easy

i didn't even know if you could.....i'm a complete newb though so how do u take the back off?

 

[Jedii]

It's very easy, depending on what set of screws you have,

http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing-iPhone-4-Battery/3141/1

Search ebay for the types you have, unscrew - refit new battery.

Enjoy.

 

[RoyWill]

If I were you, go to a local repair shop and have them fix it. In US, its about US$40... dont know how much will they charge you in UK

 

[braddick]

If your iPhone4 also shows blemishes or has other slight issues, thus making it extra worth it to you to turn in, Apple will replace your iPhone with a refurbished (one that has a new battery) for $69. They appear brand new cosmetically.

It might be your better route.