Apple Releases iPhone 16 Battery Replacement Guide, Detailing Required Tools

Apple Releases iPhone 16 Battery Replacement Guide, Detailing Required ToolsApple recently released a guide detailing the tools required for replacing the iPhone 16 battery, along with a list of other items needed for broader repairs. This guide, available on Apple's support website, includes a concise list of what you'll need to have ready before you begin

Apple Releases iPhone 16 Battery Replacement Guide, Detailing Required Tools

Apple recently released a guide detailing the tools required for replacing the iPhone 16 battery, along with a list of other items needed for broader repairs. This guide, available on Apple's support website, includes a concise list of what you'll need to have ready before you begin.

Battery Replacement Tool List:

• 9 Volt Battery

• 9 Volt Battery Clip (923-10726)

• Battery Press (923-02657)

• Ethanol Wipe or Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA) Wipe

• Nylon Spudger (Black Stick) (922-5065) or Suction Cup

• Safety Glasses with Side Shields

• Sand

• Sand Container

Unsurprisingly, Apple includes warnings about the dangers of battery repair throughout the guide. The guide also recommends that users run the "Repair Assistant", which will complete repairs for selected new and used genuine Apple accessories.

General Repair Tool List:

Aside from the tools needed for replacing the battery, Apple has provided a more comprehensive list outlining all the tools needed to perform general repairs on the iPhone 16. This list includes:

• Rear Case Adhesive

• Prying Tool (661-42688)

• Adjustable Torque Screwdriver (10-34Ncm) (923-02995)

• Cut Resistant Gloves

• Anti-Static Mat

• Anti-Static Wrist Strap with Clip or Plug

• Heat Resistant Gloves

• JCIS Blade for Holding Drivers (923-0246)

• Long JCIS Blade (923-10727)

• Nitrile Gloves or Lint-Free Gloves

• Super Screw Driver Tip (923-02066)

• Torque Screwdriver (Green, 0.45kgfcm) (923-00105)

• Torque Screwdriver (Brown, 0.75kgfcm) (923-08085)

Apple has also updated its device documentation with repair manuals for the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series. This manual offers more detailed repair guidance, including steps for disassembling and assembling the device, along with solutions for common problems.

The release of this guide demonstrates Apple's growing embrace of user-led device repair. By offering detailed guides and tool lists, Apple encourages users to attempt their own repairs, potentially reducing repair costs.