Battery Replacement
Don't buy new — replace battery.
When to replace battery
- Phone dies before lunch.
- Laptop won't hold charge over 2 hours.
- Phone shuts off unexpectedly.
- iPhone Settings → Battery → Battery Health → under 80% Maximum Capacity.
- Often easier + 90% cheaper than buying new device.
iPhone replacement options
- Apple Store — $89-119. Genuine. Best quality.
- uBreakiFix (Asurion) — Apple-authorized. Same quality. Often faster.
- Local repair shop — $50-80. Quality varies.
- iFixit DIY kit — $40-60. Save $30. Skill needed.
- Apple Care covers if under battery warranty.
Laptop battery replacement
- Mac — Apple replaces $129-199.
- Windows laptop — manufacturer site $50-150.
- Best Buy / uBreakiFix — service for many brands.
- iFixit DIY — $40-100. Doable for most.
- Look for OEM (original) — beware fake batteries on Amazon.
Extend battery life
- iPhone — Settings → Battery → Optimized Battery Charging ON.
- Don't leave at 100% all day.
- Don't let it drain to 0.
- Avoid hot environments (cars in summer).
- Use phone's charger or quality 3rd-party.
- Brightness lower = battery lasts longer.
When to give up
If your phone is 7+ years old + slow + battery dying — replace. New phone gets security updates. iPhone SE ($429) cheap entry. Old phones eventually dropped from updates = security risk.