subject: How To Get An Iphone Battery Replacement [print this page] If you own an iPhone youre probably worried about replacing the battery. The reason for this is that you cant replace the iPhones battery. The battery is in the iPhone. You have to send the iPhone to the Apple Store to get an iPhone battery replacement.
Most users are somewhat upset about not being able to replace their one battery in their iPhone but there is nothing they can do about it. The iPhones developers are still trying to figure out a way to expand the iPhones capabilities, including a replaceable battery. It seems everyone wants to figure out how replace the battery in the iPhone without having to return it to Apple.
Many of the first customers who bought the iPhone didnt know that the battery wasnt replaceable. They simply wanted the iPhone because of its digital camera and the fact that it was Internet capable. Apple posted a battery replacement procedure on its official website after the iPhones were in the market. Apple iPhone and iPod users must follow the same procedures to get a battery replaced.
When you send your iPhone to the battery service provider it takes three days to get the battery replaced. The service cost is at least $70 plus a shipping cost of $6.95. However, Apple does offer an iPhone loaner for $29. You can use the iPhone loaner for three days while your iPhone is getting the battery replaced by the service provider. Remember that after your iPhones battery is replaced, this will eliminate all the data on the iPhone. You should ensure that prior to sending your iPhone to the service provider that youve backed up your important data such as contact, photos, account settings, text messages, and music files. Apple cant be held responsible for any data that is lost and it is also highly recommended that you remove all of your iPhone accessories prior to having the battery replaced.
Currently, there are independent battery service providers that arent related to Apple who charge lower fees and they also provide battery packs. These battery packs are now widely available but if you decide to use this alternative, you have to have a soldering iron to replace your iPhone battery. However, if you have the 3G iPhone, the battery pack wont work and you will first have to contact Apple.
Therefore, if you have an iPhone that need a battery replaced you can either purchase a do it yourself battery pack or contact Apple battery service.
