This is what Apple’s iPhone 12 battery replacement looks like

MacRumors journalists tested Apple’s iPhone self-repair program.

They ordered the kit and needed parts the day they launched the iPhone 12 mini battery replacement program. Dan Barber has never done an iPhone repair, so the choice fell on him.

The repair kit comes in two separate packages, they weigh a whopping 35kg. Within a week, the tools must be returned, otherwise Apple will write off $ 1300 from the account.

The kit costs $49 to rent, and the battery kit is $71. If you send the old battery to the Cupertinos, they will return $24.15. Replacing the battery on an iPhone 12 mini costs a total of $95.84.

You can order the parts separately without a tool kit, but Apple’s guidelines instruct users to use their own tools. Among them, there may be something specialized, for example, a battery press developed by Apple.

If you take everything separately, then the list is as follows:

battery press: $115
torque screwdriver: $99
Heated display removal pocket: $116
display press: $216

As for the repair itself, Barber noted the difficulties of the process. So, in the kit with the tools there were no tweezers and heat-protective gloves, although they are indicated in the manual. Working with glue took a long time and almost put an end to self-repair.

In general, journalists do not recommend doing repairs yourself, because this is a very difficult process if you do not have experience. Even with instructions from Apple.

It is better to take the iPhone to professionals. [MacRumors]