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Apple Shares Full iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Repair Manuals

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Re: Apple Shares Full iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Repair Manuals

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> Compared to prior iPhone models, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are easier to repair. Apple is using an electric battery removal process, and the steps for accessing a battery to replace it are outlined in a separate support document https://support.apple.com/en-us/120642>. Per Apple's instructions, a 9-volt battery and 9-volt battery clips can be applied to the iPhone 16 battery to remove the adhesive that holds it in place.

"Easier" is relative I guess:

Here’s every tool you’ll need to replace the iPhone 16’s battery https://9to5mac.com/2024/09/20/heres-every-tool-youll-need-t...

* 9-volt battery

* 9-volt battery clips (923-10726)

* Battery press (923-02657)

* Ethanol wipes or isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes

* Nylon probe (black stick) (922-5065) or suction cup

* Safety glasses with side shields

* Sand

* Sand container

By contrast, the Treo 650 battery replacement took a few seconds and zero tools.

Re: Apple Shares Full iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Repair Manuals

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> Compared to prior iPhone models, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are easier to repair. Apple is using an electric battery removal process, and the steps for accessing a battery to replace it are outlined in a separate support document https://support.apple.com/en-us/120642 >. Per Apple's instructions, a 9-volt battery and 9-volt battery clips can be applied to the iPhone 16 battery to remove the adhesive that hold…

Don’t forget that first you need to remove the back glass, which requires:

Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm) (923-0448)

Torque driver (green, 0.45 kgf cm) (923-00105)

Security bit (923-0247)

Micro stix bit (923-01290)

Nylon probe (black stick) (922-5065)

ESD-safe tweezers

Adhesive removal tool (923-09176)

Adhesive cutter (923-01092)

Ethanol wipes or isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes

6.1-inch repair tray (923-10712)

Camera cap (923-10716)

Display press (661-08916)

Cut-resistant gloves. Gloves may vary by region.

Heat-resistant gloves. Gloves may vary by region.

Safety glasses with side shields

https://support.apple.com/en-us/120638

Re: Apple Shares Full iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Repair Manuals

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> Compared to prior iPhone models, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are easier to repair. Apple is using an electric battery removal process, and the steps for accessing a battery to replace it are outlined in a separate support document https://support.apple.com/en-us/120642 >. Per Apple's instructions, a 9-volt battery and 9-volt battery clips can be applied to the iPhone 16 battery to remove the adhesive that hold…

Was the Treo 650 waterproof? :)

Re: Apple Shares Full iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Repair Manuals

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> Compared to prior iPhone models, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are easier to repair. Apple is using an electric battery removal process, and the steps for accessing a battery to replace it are outlined in a separate support document https://support.apple.com/en-us/120642 >. Per Apple's instructions, a 9-volt battery and 9-volt battery clips can be applied to the iPhone 16 battery to remove the adhesive that hold…

That is significantly easier than trying to remove a glued-on battery.

And removable batteries require far more internal space which is why they fell out of favour.

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> Compared to prior iPhone models, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are easier to repair. Apple is using an electric battery removal process, and the steps for accessing a battery to replace it are outlined in a separate support document https://support.apple.com/en-us/120642 >. Per Apple's instructions, a 9-volt battery and 9-volt battery clips can be applied to the iPhone 16 battery to remove the adhesive that hold…

Don’t forget that first you need to remove the back glass, which requires: Torque driver (blue, 0.65 kgf cm) (923-0448) Torque driver (green, 0.45 kgf cm) (923-00105) Security bit (923-0247) Micro stix bit (923-01290) Nylon probe (black stick) (922-5065) ESD-safe tweezers Adhesive removal tool (923-09176) Adhesive cutter (923-01092) Ethanol wipes or isopropyl alcohol (IPA) wipes 6.1-inch repair tray (923-10712) Camer…

Most of this is available in any electronics screwdriver kit.

And the rest is just for safety.

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> Compared to prior iPhone models, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are easier to repair. Apple is using an electric battery removal process, and the steps for accessing a battery to replace it are outlined in a separate support document https://support.apple.com/en-us/120642 >. Per Apple's instructions, a 9-volt battery and 9-volt battery clips can be applied to the iPhone 16 battery to remove the adhesive that hold…

No one is stopping you from using a Treo 650.

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> Compared to prior iPhone models, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are easier to repair. Apple is using an electric battery removal process, and the steps for accessing a battery to replace it are outlined in a separate support document https://support.apple.com/en-us/120642 >. Per Apple's instructions, a 9-volt battery and 9-volt battery clips can be applied to the iPhone 16 battery to remove the adhesive that hold…

No one is stopping you from using a Treo 650.

Sadly, Verizon is:

CDMA Network Update https://www.verizon.com/prepaid/cdma-network-update/

> Starting Dec 31,2022 we no longer support 3G/4G Non-VoLTE. To keep your service active, upgrade your phone.

Re: Apple Shares Full iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Repair Manuals

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> Compared to prior iPhone models, the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are easier to repair. Apple is using an electric battery removal process, and the steps for accessing a battery to replace it are outlined in a separate support document https://support.apple.com/en-us/120642 >. Per Apple's instructions, a 9-volt battery and 9-volt battery clips can be applied to the iPhone 16 battery to remove the adhesive that hold…

It's almost like Apple is maliciously complying by overcomplicating the procedure, which is not surprising.

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

No one is stopping you from using a Treo 650.

Sadly, Verizon is: CDMA Network Update https://www.verizon.com/prepaid/cdma-network-update/ > Starting Dec 31,2022 we no longer support 3G/4G Non-VoLTE. To keep your service active, upgrade your phone.

The same way that McDonald’s or H&R Block are preventing you from using a Treo 650. Those companies also do not provide cellular service compatible with that phone.
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