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Apple Reputable iPhone Parts

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by fuus, 25 Oct 2017.

  1. fuus

    fuus Misses Rep Bombs

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    My iPhone 5S battery life has really taken a hit in recent months, having spoken to Apple it's now on 1400 cycles when most are replaced at 500!

    Does anyone know where I might buy a decent replacement part?

    Plenty on eBay, but I have absolutely no idea what is and is not legit?

    Thanks!
     
  2. Big Elf

    Big Elf Oh no! Not another f----ing elf!

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    iFixit are supposed to be good. I have only the experience of 1 battery but the iPhone 4 one I bought from them measured the same capacity as an Apple original +-1% plus the one I've linked to has the dismantling tools included.
     
  3. yuusou

    yuusou Multimodder

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    iFixit. I've replaced an iPhone 5 battery and an iPhone 5S screen using their kits.
     
  4. RedFlames

    RedFlames ...is not a Belgian football team

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    €25 for the iFixit kit if you are comfortable doing it yourself, if not, just pay the £80 for Apple to do it.

    *Obligatory 'was formerly an apple tech support drone' here*
     
  5. fuus

    fuus Misses Rep Bombs

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    I have no fear RE: replacing myself, having done a number of devices of the years.

    I just don't trust the £6 items on eBay enough
     
  6. RedFlames

    RedFlames ...is not a Belgian football team

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    Get the iFixit kit then... i've learned to not trust anything off fleabay...
     
  7. fuus

    fuus Misses Rep Bombs

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    Aye I think I shall. Thanks for the advice one and all!
     

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