How much does Apple charge for replacement if not their battery, old iphone?

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How much does Apple charge for replacement if not their battery, old iphone?

Online estimate of $69 but want to be sure that's for any battery not just their original battery.

Earlier iPhone models

Posted on Apr 23, 2023 1:21 PM

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Lawrence Finch

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Apr 23, 2023 5:53 PM in response to ljny

Apple has never charged $150 to change an iPhone battery. That’s the cost of changing a MacBook battery. Several years ago it was $79; they lowered it to $49 for touch ID phones, and $69 for Face ID phones. Very recently they raised those prices by $20, to $69 and $89, respectively.

BUT, if you had the battery replaced already by a 3rd party installer, they may refuse to replace it, period.

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Katana-San

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Apr 23, 2023 1:24 PM in response to ljny

Hello ~ Take a look here by clicking on below…

iPhone Battery Repair & Replacement

Scroll down to How much does it Cost and input your information. Apple will only replace your battery with an Apple battery.

~Katana-San~

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Katana-San

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Apr 23, 2023 1:49 PM in response to ljny

Hello ~ Depending on the iPhone model the batteries charge may be different. I have an iPhone 12 mini which I love and changing the battery will be $89. I however would not let anyone but Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider change the battery in my devices. Good luck.

~Katana-San~

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y_p_w

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Apr 23, 2023 7:44 PM in response to ljny

Do you mean that you previously had an aftermarket battery installed? I'd give it a try. I've heard Apple both denying a battery replacement service or doing it even with an aftermarket battery replacement. I believe the main thing would be whether or not the previous service was done correctly. If aftermarket service damaged it, Apple won't likely touch it.

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ljny Author

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Apr 23, 2023 2:14 PM in response to Katana-San

Thank you so much! I was scarred back when they charged, like $150? It was almost as much as the phone.

And people in Apple store would tell you, just buy a new phone! I haven't been back for battery lol, so didn't realize cost had become reasonable. Thanks for the help

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Katana-San

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Apr 23, 2023 3:13 PM in response to ljny

Hello ~ Depending on the model you have you may want to get a new iPhone but if not just have it replaced. If you decide to get an iPhone second hand please read these links so you can make an informed decision…

Activation Lock for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Also:

The All Too Common SAD Reality of Buying a Used iPad/iPhone

You are welcome and should you have further questions feel free to post back here in the forum. It has been a pleasure working with you :)

~Katana-San~

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Apr 23, 2023 6:47 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

I have had very good experiences with secondhand, and sadly not good with Genius Bar. Their stock answer is "buy a new one". Why? They never have features I want, cost much more than necessary in my opinion, and withdrew support from my beloved 11inch MacBook around 3 years after I bought it (new). Nowadays repairs are a nightmare, they don't have knowledgeable "genuises" in-store. I need two phones (one for backup) more than I need the latest model. Same with laptops. These are necessities, like utilities, not "cool". When I bought my ipad, years ago, the questionnaire asked if the salesperson had shown me "one cool thing". Answer no, because I stopped him - I didn't care at all. More functionality would have been useful!

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Apr 23, 2023 6:50 PM in response to Katana-San

It was a few years old, so would have been 2013 or 2014? And it was Apple. It was disproportionate compared to a new phone. I didn't buy a new phone (reduce, reuse....) but I did search for alternatives for future

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Katana-San

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Apr 23, 2023 7:34 PM in response to ljny

Hello once more~ I will use my iPhone 12 mini as long as it performs up to the standards that I need or they make a small iPhone that is better. I don’t see myself ever using anything but an iPhone. Good luck and take care.

~Katana-San~

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