iPhone 3G Battery Semi-Replaceable

Edward Kirk · July 11th, 2008, 01:16 AM

As you know, the original iPhone's battery was extremely difficult to replace, but now it appears that Apple may have thrown us a bone on this one. It's still not easily replaceable, but iFixit's teardown revealed that the battery is now no longer soldered in place on the board. This means that while it's not officially user-replaceable yet, the process of replacing the battery will be significantly simpler. This is especially good news for those of you that enjoy DIY hardware-hackery.

Edward Kirk · July 11th, 2008, 01:22 AM #2

Also, yes I have internet for the time being, but we've got some nasty nasty weather on the way out here so the laptop might go in the bag pretty soon now. Some crazy lightning on the way...

Nap045 · July 11th, 2008, 01:57 AM #3

This is a good thing... I know I had a battery go south on me with my current iPhone and it took some time to sort it out. So definitely a good thing.

P.S. Good luck fighting the weather out there...

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Originally Posted by Edward Kirk

Also, yes I have internet for the time being, but we've got some nasty nasty weather on the way out here so the laptop might go in the bag pretty soon now. Some crazy lightning on the way...

xxx · July 11th, 2008, 02:33 AM #4

This is def a plus, but last time I took the back off of an iPhone, I bent it. Maybe it will be easier with the plastic ones this time around!

Edward Kirk · July 11th, 2008, 02:42 AM #5

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Originally Posted by xxx

This is def a plus, but last time I took the back off of an iPhone, I bent it. Maybe it will be easier with the plastic ones this time around!

Yikes! How did that turn out? Did you get it bent back?

WatersWest · July 11th, 2008, 03:03 PM #6

Interesting post. Something tells me that in about 18-21 months, when I once again become "upgrade eligible," there is likely to be a new iPhone that I want more than I will want to install a new battery.

iswenson · July 14th, 2008, 10:58 PM #7

this is really cool. the fact that you can buy a new battery and without too much hassle put it in yourself is awesome news. it'll be real helpful maybe after a while of use and the battery life gets worse!

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Edward Kirk WrAdminterizer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 3,084 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	iPhone 3G Battery Semi-Replaceable - July 11th, 2008, 01:16 AM #1
	<script language="JavaScript" src="http://adserver1.backbeatmedia.com/servlet/ajrotator/13894/222/viewJScript?pool=13886&type=3158&pos=20&zone=5000"></script> As you know, the original iPhone's battery was extremely difficult to replace, but now it appears that Apple may have thrown us a bone on this one. It's still not easily replaceable, but iFixit's teardown revealed that the battery is now no longer soldered in place on the board. This means that while it's not officially user-replaceable yet, the process of replacing the battery will be significantly simpler. This is especially good news for those of you that enjoy DIY hardware-hackery. __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: iPhone 3G 16GB White iPhone Version: 3.0 Computer & OS: MacBook Pro 15", Mac OS X 10.5.4 Twitter

Edward Kirk WrAdminterizer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 3,084 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts	July 11th, 2008, 01:22 AM #2
	Also, yes I have internet for the time being, but we've got some nasty nasty weather on the way out here so the laptop might go in the bag pretty soon now. Some crazy lightning on the way... __________________ About my iPhone: iPhone & Color: iPhone 3G 16GB White iPhone Version: 3.0 Computer & OS: MacBook Pro 15", Mac OS X 10.5.4 Twitter

xxx Rocks the Board Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North East Posts: 352 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	July 11th, 2008, 02:33 AM #4
	This is def a plus, but last time I took the back off of an iPhone, I bent it. Maybe it will be easier with the plastic ones this time around!

WatersWest Rocks the Board Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 361 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	July 11th, 2008, 03:03 PM #6
	Interesting post. Something tells me that in about 18-21 months, when I once again become "upgrade eligible," there is likely to be a new iPhone that I want more than I will want to install a new battery.

iswenson Forum Ninja Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	July 14th, 2008, 10:58 PM #7
	this is really cool. the fact that you can buy a new battery and without too much hassle put it in yourself is awesome news. it'll be real helpful maybe after a while of use and the battery life gets worse!