My first DIY smartphone repair project was off to an inauspicious start.

by using a 9V battery and some alligator clips. iFixit’s new USB-powered VoltClip is an alternative tool that eliminates the need for a disposable battery, while also potentially speeding up the ...

This includes a new method that uses low-voltage electric current to loosen and remove the battery. And for those working on repairing iPhones, iFixit has now launched a tool designed to help them ...

Alternatively, some brands sell official battery replacement kits on iFixit if you want to save a buck. Most smartphone manufacturers aim to design batteries that retain at least 80 to 85% of ...

The use of laptops or smartphones as a power source is not always possible, warns iFixIt. "We're happy to see Apple finally committing to easy battery repairs," the article description reads.

The ease with which the battery can be replaced in the iPhone 16 line went a long way in the repairability score iFixit bestowed on the devices this year. Whereas the iPhone 15 received a score of ...