See the iPhone 16’s game-changing battery removal process in new iFixit teardown

The iPhone 16's new battery removal uses a debonding adhesive activated by a low electrical current, simplifying the process, as highlighted by iFixit.

: Apple’s iPhone 16 lineup features a new battery removal process, using adhesive that debonds with a low electrical current. This updates the usual pull tabs method and makes the task smoother. According to iFixit, it only takes about 90 seconds for the adhesive to unstuck. The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus achieved a 7/10 repairability score on iFixit's scale.

Apple introduced key repairability enhancements with the iPhone 16 lineup, notably a revolutionary battery removal process. Unlike the traditional pull tabs, the new method involves an adhesive that debonds when exposed to a low electrical current, significantly easing the procedure. According to Apple's repair guide, this process takes just about a minute and a half to complete.

iFixit, known for its tech teardowns, demonstrated this innovative process, highlighting its ease compared to previous methods. Tech expert Shahram Mokhtari expressed that the battery removal went “cleanly and smoothly,” emphasizing this as an unprecedented improvement. Only the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus incorporate this new adhesive approach.

These models received a commendable 7/10 repairability score from iFixit, reflecting Apple's stride towards better repairability. Mokhtari noted that Apple appears to be advancing its repairability efforts, deeming the new battery removal method a significant win. This advancement underscores Apple's commitment to simplifying repair processes for its users.

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