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From: piglet <erichpwagner@hotmail.com>
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Subject: Re: iPhone battery replacement
Date: Sat, 1 Jun 2024 22:09:23 -0000 (UTC)
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Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> wrote:
> The battery in SWMBO's iPhone has swelled.  Not surprising as it
> is ANCIENT (6s).
> 
> She is asking for it to be replaced:  "I *like* that phone!"
> 
> Is this actually worth the effort, given that batteries are likely
> knock-offs (dubious quality) and disassembly/assembly is undoubtedly
> a lesson in fumble-fingers?  And, what's the likely life expectancy
> of a "new" battery?
> 
> I've offered her either of two phones that I use but "they're too big".
> 
> 

It is not difficult, check ifixit com and countless YouTube videos. Over
the years I have had complete successes with iPhone 4s 5 5c 6 6s and 8 -
the cheap eBay knockoff batteries give new lease of life to old phones,
seem to last a couple of years, possibly not quite as long as Apple
original but by then there are other reasons to retire that phone and move
up.

-- 
piglet