iPhone Battery Replacement Experiences?
Dec 9, 2009 | 3:59 pm
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iPhone Battery Replacement Experiences?
I have an iPhone 3G and the battery in it lasts less than a day if use 3G services for any amount of time.
I know Apple will replace batteries ($85.95), but there are also 3rd party vendors that can do it as well for me locally and also online.
Has anyone had a battery replacement via Apple or 3rd party and how was the experience and results?
Or were you adventurous enough to do it yourself?
Thanks
I know Apple will replace batteries ($85.95), but there are also 3rd party vendors that can do it as well for me locally and also online.
Has anyone had a battery replacement via Apple or 3rd party and how was the experience and results?
Or were you adventurous enough to do it yourself?
Thanks
Dec 9, 2009 | 5:29 pm
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I used this company to replace iPod and iPhone batteries. I got the lifetime plan which essentially means every 12 months they will replace battery and charge either shipping only or installation & shipping.
On my third battery for 3gen iPod (5+ yrs old) and first replacement for 2G iPhone.
Reliable and relatively quick (5 days turnaround time) - rapidrepair.com
On my third battery for 3gen iPod (5+ yrs old) and first replacement for 2G iPhone.
Reliable and relatively quick (5 days turnaround time) - rapidrepair.com
Jan 11, 2010 | 9:24 pm
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I think I am going to go with www.ipodjuice.com. It gets good reviews from people and the price is reasonable. I'll borrow an relative's extra ATT phone while it's gone. Withdrawal...wonder if I'll start to shake and sweat.
Jan 12, 2010 | 8:20 am
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I have used these guys and sent many people their way, with 100% success rates. They have high quality products and very instructional videos
If you'd like some actual users to comment, lemme know.
Not a plug, I don't own stock, don't get a kick back, just like good products and services
http://www.ifixit.com/iPhone-Parts
If you'd like some actual users to comment, lemme know.
Not a plug, I don't own stock, don't get a kick back, just like good products and services
http://www.ifixit.com/iPhone-Parts
Jan 14, 2010 | 9:16 am
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I'm not engineer, but I've done this in about 15-20 with patience.
Jan 14, 2010 | 1:33 pm
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most of the new replacements do NOT require soldering. Many of the ones on ebay now still, WILL since they are selling the older batteries that didn't come with the attached dongle. The sites listed above, do not require soldering that indeed would be too much for the lay person.
I'm not engineer, but I've done this in about 15-20 with patience.
I'm not engineer, but I've done this in about 15-20 with patience.
Jan 14, 2010 | 2:50 pm
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most of the new replacements do NOT require soldering. Many of the ones on ebay now still, WILL since they are selling the older batteries that didn't come with the attached dongle. The sites listed above, do not require soldering that indeed would be too much for the lay person.
Jan 14, 2010 | 3:29 pm
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