Can i bring my unlocked iphone 4s to apple for a new battery?

[Cjshino]

Just got a used 4s but i kinda want a new battery.

 

[PsstGreek]

Just got a used 4s but i kinda want a new battery.

Yes. New batteries cost $80 though. If it's jailbroken, they won't repair it.

 

[Cebuano1976]

Yes. New batteries cost $80 though. If it's jailbroken, they won't repair it.

Thanks. I did not know this. Is it same-day service? Or do they mail it to Guangdong?

 

[aristobrat]

Unless they've recently changed their policy, they don't actually give you a new battery. Instead, they capture your old iPhone and give you a service replacement one. I don't know how they would handle "unlocking" your service replacement one, since it'll have a different IMEI number that the original phone that you're leaving with them.

 

[PsstGreek]

Thanks. I did not know this. Is it same-day service? Or do they mail it to Guangdong?

I would think it's same day since changing a battery seems simple. But it would hurt to ask at the Genius Bar.

 

[BFizzzle]

just buy one and do it yourself. its soooo simple

 

[ReValveiT]

It's an easy job on the 4 / 4s, as mentioned.

 

[Cebuano1976]

It's an easy job on the 4 / 4s, as mentioned.

Does that void the warranty if under one?

 

[ReValveiT]

Hmm not sure they'd be able to tell if you use an OEM battery? Don't know.

Sure someone else will!

 

[Daveoc64]

If it's under a warranty, then they're almost certainly not going to offer you the battery replacement.

The program is designed for people who have an out-of-warranty device with a battery problem.

If it doesn't meet the criteria for replacement, there's no reason for Apple to offer you a replacement!