The iPhone 16 has introduced a more efficient and safer battery replacement process, as demonstrated in a recent teardown video by iFixit. The video showcases how the new system simplifies battery removal by using an electrically activated adhesive.
When a low-voltage current is applied, the adhesive holding the battery is released, allowing the battery to detach from the phone’s chassis easily.
iFixit showed that applying a 20-volt current can remove the battery in just about five seconds. When the iPhone is upside down, gravity alone can remove the battery once the current is applied. This new approach significantly improved over previous iPhone models, where batteries were held with glue and required elastic pull tabs for removal. This process was often tricky and posed risks of damage.
This innovative adhesive solution saves time and minimizes the risk of battery damage, short circuits, and even fires during the replacement process. The base iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models feature this new battery removal system. In contrast, the Pro and Pro Max models continue using pull tabs, albeit with added protection via a metal cover.
There is no confirmation if this easier removal method will lower repair costs at official Apple service centers.
