iPhone Battery Replacement: Costs and Considerations

Fix the iPhone you already have – and save money and the planet in the process.

• If your iPhone battery is dead, no worries, you can fix it with the information provided on this page.
• If you're unsure if your battery needs replacing, start with troubleshooting.
• If you're on the fence about doing the repair yourself, or wondering if it's even worth it, jump to the FAQ section and get more information (and motivation).

Find your iPhone model below and follow a step-by-step battery replacement guide. (Each guide will also link the corresponding fix kit with all the parts and tools needed to complete the guide.)

Yes, you can replace your iPhone battery yourself. iFixit provides free step-by-step repair guides for every iPhone and sells DIY Battery Fix Kits for iPhones ranging from the 4 series to the 15 series. These kits include all the necessary tools and parts to replace your battery.

The repair process generally involves handling adhesive, screws, connectors, the screen, and is relatively straightforward. Apple simplified the battery replacement process by making the iPhone 14's back glass removable so a fixer does not need to remove the screen to access the battery. This “open from the front and back” design became the norm with the iPhone 16 series (the 16's battery is also secured by a new, more repair-friendly adhesive which debonds when an electrical current passes through it).

Using an iFixit kit to replace your iPhone battery yourself can save you $34 to $49 compared to Apple's out-of-warranty repair costs, depending on your model. iFixit's battery replacement kits average around $40, while kits for newer models like the iPhone 15 cost around $60.

^ Apple's shared estimates as of November 2024.

While the time investment can vary based on the iPhone model and your DIY experience, repairing your iPhone battery yourself is feasible. The repair should take you anywhere from 30 minutes to a couple of hours. If you get stuck, iFixit's community of fixers can help.

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