Does Apple authorised repair centre reapply the “IP68” rating fully, after changing battery?

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Does Apple authorised repair centre reapply the “IP68” rating fully, after changing battery?

I am thinking to buy a refurbished iPhone 13 Pro from an Apple authorised service provider (I live in Portugal and there is no Apple Store). They said, the battery of the refurbished unit will be at 90 to 93 percent. After buying the refurbished iPhone, I will pay them extra 80 euro to change the battery to a new battery (they said all their parts in the phone are original Apple parts, and the new battery will also be original.

I checked Apple website and saw their store name (it’s called FNAC) in the Apple authorised service provider list in Portugal.

We know that when we buy a “brand new” iPhone 13 Pro, it comes with IP68 water and dust resistant feature.

But, will the refurbished iPhone 13 Pro from that store have the “full IP68 protection” ? (They said- their refurbished units have the IP68 protection)

Apple puts the IP68 protection via adhesive glue around the screen, different kinds of gaskets and other things.

My question is, will the refurbished iPhone 13 Pro from the “Apple authorised service provider” store (in Portugal ) have the EXACT SAME ip68 condition like a brand new iPhone 13 Pro?

iPhone 13 Pro

Posted on May 29, 2023 4:26 PM

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Axel Foley

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May 30, 2023 5:31 AM in response to Brightlight1

I live in the US and I can speak from experience, that the Apple Authorized Service Centers provide the same care and service as Apple.

I recommend that you contact your repair center and present that question for your confidence.

Axel F.

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Axel Foley

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May 29, 2023 6:08 PM in response to Brightlight1

The answer is that the IP68 protection is achieved by using the right adhesive around the edges of the screen along with the right gasket to create the seal. When your iPhone has been serviced and the seal has been broken, then every step is taken to re-seal the iPhone with the correct parts so that it continues to meet the IP68 requirements.

I was informed of the above, while in the Apple Store, and was getting the battery replaced for my iPhone.

Axel F.

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Brightlight1 Author

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May 30, 2023 4:26 AM in response to Axel Foley

Axel thanks for your reply. I understand that, the “Apple store” will reapply the adhesive seal and the gaskets. But what about the “Apple authorised service providers “? Will they care the same way when resealing the iPhone after battery replacement?

(i live in Portugal and there is No Apple Store here. There are only “Apple authorised service providers “ )

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Brightlight1 Author

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May 30, 2023 2:28 PM in response to Axel Foley

I contacted the repair centre and they said that they retain the water resistance protection. Will I trust them?

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Axel Foley

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May 30, 2023 8:19 PM in response to Brightlight1

That is entirely up to you. Talk to them. Visit their shop. Decide your own confidence level with that repair center.

Axel F.

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Does Apple authorised repair centre reapply the “IP68” rating fully, after changing battery?

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