Re: iPhone battery replacement

Don Y <blockedofcourse@foo.invalid> wrote:

The battery in SWMBO's iPhone has swelled.  Not surprising as it
is ANCIENT (6s).
 
She is asking for it to be replaced:  "I *like* that phone!"
 
Is this actually worth the effort, given that batteries are likely
knock-offs (dubious quality) and disassembly/assembly is undoubtedly
a lesson in fumble-fingers?  And, what's the likely life expectancy
of a "new" battery?
 
I've offered her either of two phones that I use but "they're too big".
 
 

It is not difficult, check ifixit com and countless YouTube videos. Over
the years I have had complete successes with iPhone 4s 5 5c 6 6s and 8 -
the cheap eBay knockoff batteries give new lease of life to old phones,
seem to last a couple of years, possibly not quite as long as Apple
original but by then there are other reasons to retire that phone and move
up.

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piglet