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iPhone Battery Replacement $109 for All Models Prior to iPhone 14 (Increasing to $145 on March 1) @ Apple

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iPhone Battery Replacement $109 for All Models Prior to iPhone 14 (Increasing to $145 on March 1) @ Apple
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Taegukgi on 26/02/2023 - 20:28 support.apple.com (6534 clicks)

Call it a PSA or whatever - I don't really care where this belongs.

I had the battery on a couple of iphones changed today as the cost is still $109. The battery capacity was still 85% for both phones and Apple were insisting that I wait till the battery capacity hits 80%. I said I wanted them changed and saved myself $72.

The current out-of-warranty battery service fee will apply until the end of February 2023. Effective 1 March 2023, the out-of-warranty battery service fee will be increased by A$36 for all iPhone models prior to iPhone 14.

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          • NoBargainNoLife on 27/02/2023 - 10:27

            @Larsson: Sorry I mean the phone performance relating to battery health. A few years ago apple got busted because of the Battery Gate scandal that to deliberately slow phone when battery was unhealthy. After that been fixed I am not sure if battery health is still relevant to performance or not. My XS has 80% health at this moment and a bit slow so I am thinking about replacing the battery but just wanted to make sure the new battery would make it faster, or even just slightly. Asked Apple over chat funny enough they don’t give you a clear answer.

            • Larsson on 27/02/2023 - 16:44
              +2

              @NoBargainNoLife: Okay so what you are missing is the issue is bit more nuanced and sounds like you misunderstood a part of it (probably due to the way media covered of the issue)

              Engineers at Apple didn't just felt like slowing your phone down. As the battery's degrade their ability to meet peak current and voltage demand is compromised, this happens to all Li-ion batteries, they have a finite life.

              What happens in that case is when CPU tries to pull those peak voltage and/or current from the battery when particularly demanding task asked from the phone and battery fails to supply that, the phone will shut down and data maybe corrupted.

              But you can avoid the phone randomly shutting down by not pulling those peak demands and just sticking with lower numbers, which in return means CPU will be limited to working below their previous capability.

              So what has happened was engineers at Apple made a decision for the customers and choose a reliable operation by limiting the peak demands of the CPU's on phones with degraded batteries. The problem was and the reason they lost the case was they haven't given the choice to the customer. (From an engineering perspective it makes sense because there is decision like this made for customers on every product. Customer doesn't have to know all the technical details or understand, it's not their job. In fact that's what they are paying the engineers for. But in this case it was a bit of a judgment call…)

              ANYWAY long story short, Apple released a software update to give the user the option between a reliable operation and peak performance. If you choose peak perf with your phone, you are slowly but surely to face shutdowns and potentially loosing data (or worse phone might not even operate properly due to those shutdowns later)

              So not sure if your phone is throttling due to your batter percentage, you can look at the settings -> battery to see if that option is there for you. if it is, yes chances are yes it might be. Here is the article that details this: https://support.apple.com/en-au/HT208387

              So no, Apple isn't just trying to get you to buy a new phone, or forcing you to replace battery. you bought a disposable device. The life of it just happens to be quite long.

              • NoBargainNoLife on 27/02/2023 - 19:22
                +1

                @Larsson: Oh man I read every single word you wrote and I can’t say thank you enough for your input.
                Yeah I understand the story was apple didn’t give option to customers so not really a scandal but because of that by that time performance and health were causally correlated. After that, not sure anymore. But after reading your comments and the information I obtained I might conclude that slightly degraded but healthy batteries should not affect phone performance but significantly degraded unhealthy batteries (maybe 80% as an Indication) might bottleneck performance due to potential unhealthy voltage.

                My phone is still saying support peak performance so it should be fine in terms of performance. I feel slightly slow is probably solely due to dated hardware struggling with new demanding IOS and apps, nothing to do with the battery, or maybe a little given it’s at borderline line 80%.

                All in all, I have just booked replacement tomorrow. It’s 4 and half year old already, time to give it some love and sit back to see if iPhone15 worth upgrading.

                Thanks again mate, you legend.

                • Larsson on 27/02/2023 - 22:48
                  +1

                  @NoBargainNoLife: oh wow, I thought I was writing a whole rant to someone who wasn't asking me what I thought of the issue haha. I am glad it was helpful.

                  I didn't realise it was your daily device, I was thinking it's your old phone that's a back up or something. If it is your main device 100% get a new battery. 80% I believe is the cut off for healthy battery, so yes yours is on the verge of having issues and it will certainly not going to get better with time.

                  think of it as $80 vs constant future issues, honestly 80$ for battery replacement with their repair standards are pretty great deal if you ask me. I changed a few batteries myself and very familiar with the process. Hearing Apple's standards from channels like iFixit and such, I am willing to bet they are actually doing the battery replacements at cost almost lol.

                  • NoBargainNoLife on 28/02/2023 - 09:25

                    @Larsson: Great to hear the price is reasonable, I thought about doing it myself but I am not that handy especially seeing people say the waterproof sealant etc should pay extra attention to.

                    My phone is XS max (sorry I missed MAX in my previews comment) so the price is 109 but I do think it’s still a good deal and good timing. Look forward to replacing it around lunchtime today!

  • Black26 on 27/02/2023 - 00:13
    +1

    Bargain Oz the year, so far…💥👌

  • tokyocalling on 27/02/2023 - 00:14

    Booked in for a replacement for my 12PM at 83%. My friend's 11PM is at 82% lol feeling fairly salty about that…

    • tharlow on 27/02/2023 - 00:19
      +1

      That’s only a 1% battery drain in 11 hours… beyond impressive!

      • tokyocalling on 27/02/2023 - 00:29
        +1

        It took me a second to get it but then I chuckled

  • atlas on 27/02/2023 - 00:33

    Anyone know if Samsung offer a similar service?

    • taki on 27/02/2023 - 01:01

      On preorder free Care+ can change batt & more for $99, 2x in 2yrs.
      Otherwise, I think it's not more expensive than Apple.
      What's your current battery health?

      My Galaxy Note 10+ after 3.5 years has 91% health (I use AccuBattery pro & keep the charge mostly at 20-80%).
      Wife's Galaxy Note 8 (smaller batt) after 4.5 years (had screen free replacement & they changed the batt as well after 1y) is now 81%

      • atlas on 27/02/2023 - 02:33

        Thanks.

        The Samsung 'Battery Status' test shows the battery life as 'normal' and battery is rated as 'good' 4500mah. However, the battery has definitely degraded as I used to get over a day, but now struggle to make it past the early evening. Then, when the battery hits 15%, you better find a charger because within minutes it could die and switch off.

  • pennypincher98 on 27/02/2023 - 00:36
    +2

    Come on, really? A price increase in today's inflation riddled economy? The issue is if people see this is okay there's a shit ton of other things going up in price that'll get posted for internet points and will just lead to more spam.

  • kgree92 on 27/02/2023 - 07:09

    Nice post OP! Thinking if I should do it… I still have 88%

  • Dwil06 on 27/02/2023 - 07:30

    If you’ve had your screen replaced by an outside company will they still happily change the battery?

  • BigLeviathan on 27/02/2023 - 07:34

    Found iphone 4+ in my kinder's recycling area, it's no longer charging. Do you think it's worth replacing its battery for my kids to play with?

    As it might be locked and won't be able to sign in afterwards?

    Thanks

    • 0jay on 28/02/2023 - 13:39
      +1

      Do you think it's worth replacing its battery for my kids to play with?

      No.

      Unlikely Apple services this model anymore.

  • Alp3r on 27/02/2023 - 08:26

    My now secondary iPhone XS MAX went down to 83% Battery capacity, I had for 2 years & 10 weeks from this deal!

    iPhone XS Max 512GB $699 Upfront $65 Per Month 1 Year Telstra Plan 60GB Data PM @ The Good Guys
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/534532 😍

    That was such a good deal!

    • hawkeye93 on 27/02/2023 - 20:05

      The deal that you could cancel the mobile plan early?

      • Alp3r on 28/02/2023 - 01:10

        Yep, there’s no plans like these anymore

  • doobey1231 on 27/02/2023 - 08:59

    Its a deal in my eyes, price is going up so makes sense to get in now.

  • adeshsk on 27/02/2023 - 09:00

    Thank you for sharing this deal. Just booked my iPhone battery service. Saved me $36

  • richmond12 on 27/02/2023 - 09:05

    To be honest even if its a PSA, its too late, this ends in 2 days..

  • rockman117 on 27/02/2023 - 09:31

    Thanks! Was putting off replacing my Iphone SE 2020 battery at 79% capacity, but I've finally bit the bullet to avoid the price hike all thanks to your PSA!

  • browser on 27/02/2023 - 09:57

    If you have fancy screen protectors, it will probably needs to be removed, so factor in the cost of a replacement screen protector. But it should be less than $10.

    • Ghost47 on 28/02/2023 - 19:08

      When I got the battery replaced in my iPhone 8 they cracked the screen protector so put a new one on for me for free.

  • pOint01 on 27/02/2023 - 10:18

    Forget about the people who are focusing on the semantics of what bargain means. If have the chance to save money, it’s a bargain. Thanks Op!

  • changa on 27/02/2023 - 10:38
    +1

    Nice tip, but unfortunately a bit too late. Given most Genius Bar appointments are booked out days in advance, it is too late to take advantage of this.

  • Jugganautx on 27/02/2023 - 10:39
    -1

    Are people really replacing a battery just because it's lost 1/4 of it's life.

    (profanity) hell. What a wasteful society we have become.

    • browser on 27/02/2023 - 10:46

      It's generally acknowledged that once an iPhone battery drops below 80% health, it deteriorates quickly from there. For heavy users it's unlikely to last a full day.

      So it's not about losing a quarter, but whether you have to charge the phone mid-day, or having to carry a fully charged power bank everywhere.

      Desk bound users may not feel it, but it is a pain for people on the move.

    • changa on 27/02/2023 - 10:50

      It is actually recommended that once battery has dropped below 80% that the battery be replaced (approximately 18-24 months or 500 charges). Unfortunately that's just the way batteries work.

    • t25 on 27/02/2023 - 12:01

      Sadly yes. I had the XS Max and the battery was horrible I had to plug it in constantly just to ensure I don't get a dead phone by 5pm.

      Also ewaste is made worse by Apple's insistence of gluing batteries in, and generally making repairs unviable. But I still bought an iPhone because I know I will have regular OS updates way longer than any Android phone; not to mention I can still sell a four year old iPhone for decent money.

    • lachhelix on 27/02/2023 - 16:21

      Better than the alternative a big chunk of people would do - buy a whole new phone

    • Dogsrule on 27/02/2023 - 16:51

      The battery life counters aren't very accurate, when they say 80% capacity remaining the time between battery charges is more like 50% of new.

    • Ghost47 on 28/02/2023 - 19:09

      Buying a new phone every year or every two years or even when it functions fine and it's just the battery that is deteriorating is much more wasteful than replacing the battery when it's close to needing it.

  • gats on 27/02/2023 - 10:41

    Is it possible to pay using Apple Gift Card?

    • llllllllllllll on 27/02/2023 - 13:33
      +2

      Yes you can use Apple GC for service - I don't think you can use Apple Credit Balance though so don't redeem it into your account.

  • ilikedeals on 27/02/2023 - 10:43

    iPhone 7 plus battery upgrade costs $79 on Apple website

  • OneJay on 27/02/2023 - 11:06

    Saw this post yesterday and got my IPhone X battery replaced this morning 9am without an appointment. Tech said that the battery is connected to the speaker so the speaker (free of charge) gets changed at the same time as the battery.

    Mine was on 80% capacity requiring service. Would last 3-4 hours of continual usage, so was consistently tied to a power bank.

    • OneJay on 27/02/2023 - 15:31

      Battery percentage indicator charges a lot more slowly than before - combined with the reinstatement of the original capacity I think the old battery was a lot more degraded than the 80% battery health let on.

      • Dogsrule on 27/02/2023 - 16:52

        Definitely, the battery capacity counter isn't very accurate, your battery was probably closer to 50% worn out.

    • 0jay on 28/02/2023 - 13:44

      How much were you charged?

      • OneJay on 28/02/2023 - 18:37

        $109 for iPhone X.

        • 0jay on 28/02/2023 - 20:20

          Thanks. Wish I had time to do this today :/

  • mogley on 27/02/2023 - 11:10

    My iPhone 8 is at 79%. Phone is cooked, goes from like 100% to 20% in a few hours of very light use. Constantly charging. Will this help? Says $79 to book with Apple. Seems worth it??

    • browser on 27/02/2023 - 11:40

      If the phone has all the functions you need, and it is still in a good condition, then it's probably worth it. A new-ish phone will cost a lot more than $79.

    • starspawn on 27/02/2023 - 13:18

      I would go with replacing battery if you won't upgrade this year

    • Ghost47 on 28/02/2023 - 19:11

      I replaced mine (iPhone 8 too) and it helped a lot. But then I updated it to iOS 16 and the battery life is quite poor. I keep the battery charged between 40% and 80% to prolong the life of it and I'll probably charge it 2-3 times a day (from 40% to 80%).

      If you don't need a new phone replacing the battery is a lot cheaper.

      Although I've just checked the battery health on my phone and it's already at 93%, and I think I changed it around September last year. Seems quick for it to drop that fast, but I'd say their iPhone 8 batteries are quite old now.

  • agentsmith on 27/02/2023 - 11:22
    +4

    Five “not a deal” negs, from users who have posted 0 deals themselves..

    • MITM on 27/02/2023 - 14:25
      +5

      Name checks out - great detective work Agent Smith.

  • Ozpe1903 on 27/02/2023 - 11:39

    I have a 2 years old,iphone 12 pro max and battery health is 86%
    Would Apple change my battery under warranty?

    • t25 on 27/02/2023 - 12:02

      Doubt it. I'd just pay for a new battery if I was keeping the phone for a few more years. Whether you get a new one today, or further in the future is up to you.

    • dcep on 27/02/2023 - 15:18

      Our warranty doesn't cover batteries that wear down from normal use.
      The one-year warranty includes service coverage for a defective battery.
      If it is out of warranty, Apple offers battery service for a charge.
      Your product is eligible for a battery replacement at no additional cost if you have AppleCare+ and your product's battery holds less than 80 percent of its original capacity.

  • starspawn on 27/02/2023 - 13:21

    Thanks OP, this post is super helpful as I was sitting on the fence to get my phone battery replaced.

    iPhone XS with battery sitting at 82% maximum capacity

  • guidedlight on 27/02/2023 - 14:06
    +1

    Mazuma Mobile decided my iPhone was in poor condition because it had a genuine battery replacement, but was otherwise flawless.

    So just keep in mind that doing this might kill your resale value if you intend to use Mazuma Mobile, Monster Mobile, Mobile Muster, etc. But I guess those guys want to use any excuse to say your phone is in poor condition.

  • narezo on 27/02/2023 - 14:11

    Thank you, really helpful. I was only thinking of replacing the battery because my iPhone X battery capacity was running low. Now is time to visit genius bar.

  • omguleh on 27/02/2023 - 14:21

    Thanks, my 12 pro is at 82% and not lasting a whole day now. Got it bookes in for tomorrow.

  • Spacexyz on 27/02/2023 - 15:40
    +1

    Battery itself probably only worth $20 max.

  • bigbadboogieman on 27/02/2023 - 16:57
    -1

    Get a $20 battery bank instead and you're good to go.. save a further $89 (after the battery bank). It's not like always need a new battery on an old phone.

  • Menzoberranzan on 27/02/2023 - 17:50

    Do they replace the battery in your existing phone and seal things back up or do they simply give you a brand new replacement phone of the same model?

  • scratchy on 27/02/2023 - 18:56

    Just checked. Battery 82%, booked tomorrow at 4pm.

  • Public21 on 27/02/2023 - 19:59

    Thanks OP. Changed over my back-up 8. Good for another couple of years.

  • PoorFromOzBargains on 27/02/2023 - 23:47
    +2

    My old iPhone 7 is used as a baby cam monitor. Only 52% max capacity.

    Replaced today at Apple store for $79. It took 2 hours to service. Comes with 2 year warranty on battery failure but not battery drainage, since drainage depends on how much you use it.

    Booked an appointment at 8am via their website and dropped it off by noon then picked it up after lunch and a little shopping. The whole process was smooth - I only waited 3mins in the Apple store for a technician to come and look at the phone and another 5mins to fill in the paper work submit the job.

    It took 2 mins to wait for someone to bring me the phone when I came back to the store 2 hours later. A quick check that the battery health is 100% and my data is still there, paid the $79 then left the store in under 5minutes. Thanks OP for the reminder to replace my iPhone battery.

  • DevonBlaze on 28/02/2023 - 00:35
    -2

    Not a bargain in any sense of the word. If posts like these get a bunch of upvotes, soon OzB front page will be flooded with posts like "FIFA 25, right now at RRP of $100 but soon will be $110. What a bargain. Buy 5"

  • dione on 28/02/2023 - 16:45
    -1

    Where do you see the price?
    When I book there are no prices mentioned at all.

    • omguleh on 28/02/2023 - 22:43
      +1

      When you book your time slot on a computer on the right hand side near the bottom it has an estimated cost.

  • Ghost47 on 28/02/2023 - 19:13

    How hard did you have to push to get the batteries replaced?

    When I replaced the battery in my iPhone 8 I'm pretty sure I had just under 80% capacity left and they were pretty anal about getting it done. Had to check the phone, get it approved to have the battery changed etc. Felt like they didn't really want to do it in the first place.

    • dcep on 01/03/2023 - 12:26

      i think they were out of pocket making a loss for every replacement at $79 or $109.

      but then no problem replacing an ip8+ yesterday at 80% and the lady said they're replacing a lot of batteries for the day.

      those that commented this deal was useless with 2 days left , is untrue as plenty of people benefited from this even without appointment.

  • omguleh on 28/02/2023 - 22:41

    Did mine today, took under 2 hours. Old battery was showing up as 1151 full recharge cycles.

  • browser on 01/03/2023 - 15:19

    Thanks, got it done yesterday, great to see 100% battery health. If the phone can stretch another 2 years, it's well worth it.

  • Noslee on 01/03/2023 - 16:22

    Looked up the Apple support link and its still $109 today being March 1.

    • browser on 01/03/2023 - 18:13

      Increased to $114.90 from $79 for me. So "saved" $35.90.

    • dione on 02/03/2023 - 10:47

      It has increased now

  • UosdwisRDewoh on 02/03/2023 - 11:36

    Went to Apple Store on Tuesday, battery replacement for my 11 Pro ended up costing me $0.

    Very nice worker had it done under warranty, even though being just over the 24 months.

  • sween64 on 04/03/2023 - 13:23

    Has anyone booked in February for a March appointment and kept the lower price?

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