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Battery replacement?

Hello,


I need to get a replacement battery for my iphone 5. Is there any specific brand I should get? What's the best one?


Thanks!

iPhone 5, iOS 8.1.2

Posted on Jan 23, 2015 5:36 AM

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Jan 23, 2015 9:01 AM in response to davidmintzer

davidmintzer wrote:


By the time most people have to replace their batteries, the warranties are up, and one done by a reliable technician, at a reliable outlet, there is nothing whatsoever to fear. Again, go over to Amazon and check out the hundreds of people who have successfully switched batteries and tell me they are making it up.


Other than voiding all future support from Apple for that device, including the out-of-warranty options... sure.


An expired warranty doesn't remove your service options. It simply means they aren't automatically free anymore. However, Apple does actually occasionally offer service extensions for free [https://www.apple.com/support/exchange_repair/] like the iPhone 5 Battery Replacement or iPhone 5 Sleep/Wake Button Replacement.


But if there is unauthorized service done on a device, those options are voided.


How much did that iPhone battery cost you, pal? $40 or so? That's about what an actual, quality reproduction oddly cost.

So, since Apple does all battery replacements (all the way up to an iPhone 6 Plus) for $79, and the service is guaranteed, I"m not sure I'd be trying to save $39 or so on my $949 iPhone 6 Plus, at the risk of voiding my warranty. Heck, I wouldn't take that option on my iPhone 4S.


Point of fact: Using any service or parts other than those provided by Apple or an Apple Authorized Service Provider voids ALL support (not just warranty related) from Apple, permanently. If you chose to do so, fine. But no one here said another battery wouldn't work.


Reading comprehension for the win, kid.

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