Replacing the battery in an iPhone

MaxTheVool · July 22, 2015, 4:47pm

I have a Verizon iPhone 5. The battery has really gone to shit recently and I was hoping to get it replaced. Can I do so legally? Is there a reputable national chain that does that? (I’m in the SF bay area).

thanks!

yoyodyne · July 22, 2015, 5:15pm

It’s not difficult to do yourself. You may be eligible for free replacement.

Munch · July 22, 2015, 5:20pm

Why did you think it’d be illegal?

MaxTheVool · July 22, 2015, 5:30pm

You’re right, poor phrasing on my part. I certainly didn’t think it would be breaking any laws, but I wouldn’t want to do something that would cause Verizon to suddenly void my contract, would mean I could never get additional tech support, etc.

MaxTheVool · July 22, 2015, 5:31pm

I am eligible! Thanks!

control-z · July 22, 2015, 6:39pm

Wonder why they are asking people to erase everything on their iPhone first?

To prepare your iPhone 5 for the battery replacement process, please follow the steps below:
Back up your data to iTunes or iCloud
Turn off Find my iPhone
Erase data and settings in Settings &gt; General &gt; Reset &gt; Erase all Content and Settings

Baron_Greenback · July 22, 2015, 7:11pm

The returner isn’t going to get the same phone back presumably, and it’s best for everyone if the data is gone from it.

control-z · July 22, 2015, 7:56pm

I would have thought you would get the same phone back, especially if you’re taking it to an Apple store.

Maybe they are saying to wipe the phone in case anything goes wrong, then they can give you a new phone without you having to worry about your personal data still being on the broken one.