Quick battery replacement: iFixIt supplies power tools for iPhone 16

Apple has implemented an innovation in the standard edition of the iPhone 16 that you can’t see from the outside: The internal, stuck-in battery is much easier to remove. For this purpose, a special bonding process was used in which the holding capacity of the material can be “turned off” by applying a certain voltage. This means that no one has to worry about so-called pulltabs anymore. Repair experts iFixIt now has a new tool set available that aims to make the process a little easier – it includes all the necessary components.

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said voltclip Combines two alligator clips with a connection socket and a USB-C adapter. Now you don’t have to do that use 9 volt batteryAs Apple recommends, but you can simply use a power adapter found in the home. The only requirement is that it is a power delivery-capable device that outputs 9 or 12 volts. iFixIt warns that it is not always possible to use a laptop or smartphone as a power source.

“We’re excited to see Apple finally commit to easy battery repair,” the item description reads. “iPhone 16 trades brittle, finicky adhesive for a brand-new adhesive technology that can be released with an electrical current.” Such as with the pentalobe screw that Apple uses to secure various devices, or that “Opening Wheel” for iMac. Meet the challenge with the right equipment. VoltaClip is the answer.

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Debonding process in one minute

iFixIt doesn’t sell the device for less than just $11, but it’s reasonably priced. VoltClip is not currently available in the official iFixIt EU shop. The debonding process should take a maximum of one and a half minutes depending on the voltage. You can read how users do this on a separate instruction page respectively to do.

Opening (and closing) the case is much more complicated than changing the battery. Once the repairer resolves the problem, the battery practically falls to the repairer’s side.

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