iPhone Air Battery Replacement

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Introduction

Use this guide to replace a dead or degraded battery in an iPhone Air

IPhone batteries are rated to hold 80% of their capacity for up to 1,000 charge cycles. If your iPhone needs to be charged more often or runs more slowly, it might be time to replace the battery.

This iPhone uses a battery adhesive that requires an electrical charge to loosen it. Apple's repair manual recommends connecting a 9V battery for 90 seconds, but you can use a power supply or a power bank at a 5–20V output instead—the time required to loosen the adhesive will vary.

The guide uses the VoltClip to release the adhesive. If you're using a different method, such as a 9V battery, follow the guide normally and supplement your power source's operating procedures during the necessary steps.

After completing this repair, run Repair Assistant to reset the battery metrics. As of iOS 26, battery health works with both genuine and aftermarket replacement batteries.

You'll need replacement back glass and battery adhesive to complete this repair.

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Repair Guide

Step 1

Prepare your phone for disassembly

Step 2

Prepare your phone for disassembly

Step 3

Prepare your phone for disassembly

Step 4

Prepare your phone for disassembly

Step 5

Prepare your phone for disassembly

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