iFixit Releases New USB-Powered Tool to Remove iPhone 16’s Battery
The batteries inside the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use an innovative type of adhesive that can be loosened with low-voltage electrical current. Apple’s official repair guide recommends using a 9V battery with alligator clips for this process, but DIY repair website iFixit has released a new USB-powered tool as an alternative solution.
As reported by The Verge, iFixit is now selling a VoltClip tool that is essentially a pair of alligator clips with an integrated USB-C adapter. With a USB-C to USB-C cable, which is not provided, you can connect the tool to any USB-C charger or device that supports 9V or 12V output. iFixit has a step-by-step guide with complete instructions.
The adhesive debonding process takes roughly 60 to 90 seconds.
The tool is available for $10.95 on iFixit’s online store in the U.S., with same-day shipping available on orders placed before 1 p.m. Pacific Time each day.
This electrical removal process does not extend to iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max batteries, which still have stretch-release adhesive pull tabs.Related Roundup: iPhone 16Tag: iFixitBuyer’s Guide: iPhone 16 (Buy Now)This article, “iFixit Releases New USB-Powered Tool to Remove iPhone 16’s Battery” first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums
The batteries inside the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus use an innovative type of adhesive that can be loosened with low-voltage electrical current. Apple’s official repair guide recommends using a 9V battery with alligator clips for this process, but DIY repair website iFixit has released a new USB-powered tool as an alternative solution.
As reported by The Verge, iFixit is now selling a VoltClip tool that is essentially a pair of alligator clips with an integrated USB-C adapter. With a USB-C to USB-C cable, which is not provided, you can connect the tool to any USB-C charger or device that supports 9V or 12V output. iFixit has a step-by-step guide with complete instructions.
The adhesive debonding process takes roughly 60 to 90 seconds.
The tool is available for $10.95 on iFixit’s online store in the U.S., with same-day shipping available on orders placed before 1 p.m. Pacific Time each day.
This electrical removal process does not extend to iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max batteries, which still have stretch-release adhesive pull tabs.
This article, “iFixit Releases New USB-Powered Tool to Remove iPhone 16’s Battery” first appeared on MacRumors.com
Discuss this article in our forums