I'm a retired technical teacher and I can tell you that this demo was excellent. Thank you for showing every other demonstrator on YT how to make presentations like these.
I was going to do the same thing, but the guy at apple said he could not change the battery because of the warped screen. Do you think that will be a big problem?
@@madide3978 he's bullshitting you the old battery causes the warped screen. There's tons of videos doing this opening with the warped screen. The dudes at Apple are salesmen not repairmen.
Steve F how is your battery life lately? Trying to figure out a good one to buy for a good price, I’ve seen people complain that the “new” battery wasn’t really new and didn’t hold a charge
Thanks! For $9 (plus a $12 set of pentalobe screwdrivers), I was able to fix my son's iPhone 5s! Great instructions, and thanks for taking the time to share!
December 2019. Another 5s comes back from the brink. Battery was around $20 and came with helpful tools. Took me about 50 minutes. Works great! Thank you for the video.
Tip- Inspect screen for any discoloration after you're done. I had a purplish blue smudge mark in the middle of the screen that would go away when I opened the phone again. It was caused by the aftermarket battery being slightly thicker than normal causing pressure on the LCD from underneath. The battery had 2 layers of stickers on it for some reason, removing 1 layer alleviated this pressure and the discoloration was gone.
AMAZING! I NEVER comment! I was shipped the wrong battery type, so I haven't completed the instillation quite yet. BUT, when it arrives, I will be able to effortlessly complete the project. You are by far, so far, my favorite "how to" video person on RUclips to date (and I watch them often for help)!!! You are concise, clear, and a great step-by-stepper instructor. Thank You!! I watched the whole video and I know I can do this with your tutelage.
There is nothing quite like the quiet voice of authoritative competence, gently, calmly walking you through the process of tiny screws, fragile cabling, really tough extra tack sticking tape, to see you through a 6 minute job that turns into an 80 minute ordeal of patient, peering in and at impossibly small manipulations by big fingers and tiny driver heads. For a rank novice like me, it was a mostly successful op... with thanks to this really good tutorial. I am much appreciative of this man's work and manner.
March 2023. My mom’s iPhone 5s battery finally died. She didn’t want an upgrade. She liked her phone. Thank goodness I followed your tutorial, otherwise I would have snapped that home button cable. What was Apple thinking? Other phones that I’ve opened up didn’t have a cable attached to the home button. Thanks again for your tutorial!
Great video, very helpful. I had the same experience with my battery not wanting to come off the backing paper, but the tool kit I bought along with my battery (from Amazon) came with two guitar-pick-shaped tools, and I used one of those to pry the battery up little by little, around the edges. Going at it gently and patiently makes a difference, folks. I hope to get a couple more years out of my phone, now!
My iPhone 5s was in major need of a battery and new screen. Both of your videos helped out tremendously. Infact they were so detailed I didn’t have to look at any one else’s videos. I feel like I have one of the last iPhone 5s out there.
You're a masterful teacher. This was perfect. I just cannot believe how elaborate a battery change is on these things! It's for my mum. Maybe it's time for an upgrade!?
Thanks so much for giving my iPhone 5 from 2014 a few more miles! I actually found it very difficult to remove the battery due to the strong adhesive stickers. .. it ended up cracking up and it set off some sparks, but the rest went well. Very useful!
There’s pull tabs at the bottom of the battery you supposed too pull them out at 90 degrees slowly and the battery comes free as long as don’t snap as you pull But that’s what the stickers are designed for
Important!! There's a black strip running across the bottom of the battery that's connected to the glue strips. It's not the tape that wraps around the bottom of the battery; it's just below that. First, heat up the back of the phone under the battery with a hair dryer to soften the glue a bit. (If you forget to do this, the strip is likely to break when you pull on it.) Then pull the strip out slightly and snip it in half with scissors. This allows you to pull each glue strip separately. Gently, firmly, and evenly, steadily pull each strip out; there will be a squeaking noise as the glue strip stretches. Careful! If it breaks you're going to have to pry the battery out. The stretched strip gets about a foot long if you let it, but I like to grab it close to the battery so it's less likely to break prematurely. After both strips are removed, the glue is gone and the battery will lift out easily.
You sir, are a legend. Clear to follow instructions, plus you included the home button cable which seems to be missing on other iPhone 5s videos. I accidentally knocked my beast into some water for a few seconds. Phone detected the water and went into shut down (As opposed to electrical failure.) and I madly went searching for my phone tools. Got the screen off and battery disconnected, and let it air out in the really hot dry air here at the moment, with a fan blowing on it. 12 hours later, followed the second half of the video, and phone is back together and appears to be working properly.
I never would have thought it possible for me to pull an iPhone apart, I thought it was for the iPhone people not me. Thanks for your video, I have now changed my battery saving a little fortune. Thank you.
Thanks for posting this video, very helpful. I also read some the comments before starting my battery replacement, so I did pay attention to which screws came out of each location. I wanted to avoid removing the screen, but it was impossible (for me) to get the battery to lift up from the bottom. I removed the screen as indicated, and then pried the battery out from the top. It definitely took much longer than shown in the video. I was careful not to bend the old battery excessively during removal, and did not experience any smoke, fire, or injury during the extraction. Getting the wiring clips reattached did take some doing. I did test the iPhone before closing everything up. The touch screen, and finger print button worked fine, but the phone did not pick up my voice when asking Siri a question. I reseated that wire connector, and reassembled the phone. This time everything worked fine. The new battery does seem to be discharging rather quickly. I will let it deplete to about 10% charger before recharging. I will know by tomorrow if the new battery is holding a charger better than the old one.
I just replaced my battery. Thanks for this good tutorial. For those who don't know or remember the screws that go on the shield that covers the screen connectors go with the two smallest ones at the bottom of the shield and the slightly bigger ones go at the two top holes to hold the shield down. Mine seems to be working ok with a battery I bought on eBay but time will tell.
Thanks so much for telling me the order, I could clearly tell there was 2 shorter screws and 2 longer screws but was worried when someone told me it wrecks your phone if you don't get them right.
Thanks a lot for this video! It really helped me get through replacing my iphone 5s battery! I truly appreciate the content you put out! I never would have the courage to do this on my own. Thank you so much! July 16, 2019
To watch the vid takes 6 minutes. Wow, taking that old battery off of the adhesive took me a long time. I got the spark also. Did all your steps. The phone works. Thank you.
Thank you for teaching me how to replace my old iPhone 5s. Not only I have to replace the battery but also the screen. This will save me so much money.
Excellent video. I have read the comments too, about different sizes of bolts, I took care to put all bolts in the same way back. Good tools is the essential, extremely small sizes of bolts. The battery replacement took me 35 minutes and nothing has been damaged. The biggest difficulty was to remove glued the old battery, it need a patience and time. An experience is generally always helpful.
Used this technique just now. Cannot leave the screen attached as another video suggested because the battery is stuck so well down it has to be levered from the top, not the side - that just bent the battery = risk of immediate fire!
Great voice for videos. Most "How To" video guys stutter and stammer and aren't organized in their presentations. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.
I was thinking the same thing, so calm. But now, i am not calm, as I did the entire thing, and then the case was not quite flush, so i used the suction to take it up again to reseat it, and the cable at the front came off from the screen :( now what????? waaaaah.
@@jd-yo2is Rather than pull them out he slid his tool between the strips and the battery, therefore he could use the strips to hold the new batter in place.
@@marthachisnell3346 I did he literally takes it out like nothing. I had to floss it out with dental floss...took like 20 minutes It has tabs that you can pull on and remove the adhesive strips as well, but in my experience they usually break
I used your video to change out my battery. After I had trouble prying out the battery I checked on another website. You go to the opposite end of the battery to access the two strips of sticky tape to get the battery out. Using your method I now need a new battery!
Brilliant video. Followed it step by step (which admittedly takes a little longer than 6 minutes when you do it yourself and start/stop the video) and I now have a fully working phone again with no damage. Thank you, sir.
I did it without removing the screen too. I find it perfect to get a can of soda and a rubber band. I use the can as a backing support for the screen and the rubber band to keep the screen attached firmly to the upright soda can to keep the screen at a 90° angle.
Wanted to say thanks to JerryRigEverything. I'm technically minded and not afraid of doing these sort of things but having your video removed the usual guess work. I report success in the battery replacement. Also wanted to add that after reassembly, I had the vertical lines/stripes on the screen issue, which to my surprise resolved itself after about an hour of use.
+D Ren72 Nice! Good job! I'm glad your screen fixed itself. BUT if it comes back or for anyone else experiencing the same lines, its usually due to an incomplete connection with the screen and the motherboard. Disconnecting and reconnecting the screen will usually get rid of those.
+JerryRigEverything question i accidently went to close to the battery connector with one of my metal tools and saw a spark do you think it is possible that i shorted the phone because of it?
JerryRigEverything where is a trustworthy place to buy a 5s battery or do you by chance have an extra? I’m broke and my phone is not lasting minutes off the charger
I always love watching these types of videos. How to replace battery or screens or joy sticks for gaming controllers. It save me time in doing it my self and actually have a bit of fun opening stuff up and putting it back together. I watch this video so I don't make a mistake or if I forgot something. ❤
thank you for your excellent video! Replaced my battery and the hardest part was getting the battery off that sticky tape! We've used a manicure tool as a screw driver - it's hard thin metal fitted like a dream into those tiny screws. Screen had weird lines on when re-starting but discovered the old battery bend the plate under the screen and when pushing it back into the frame caused the lines. The weird blue vertical line running from top to bottom which appeared on my screen a few weeks ago was a warning sign of a battery on it's way out of my phone - it actually pushed the screen from the frame while we were sleeping, only noticed it halfway through the next day. Only 'damage' on my phone after 4 years of use, not a single scratch on it or any other issues - super impressed with iPhone
thanks. my iphone works! it was restarting all the time after some guy replaced the battery in a street market. the issue started maybe in 2 months after that replacement. I replaced again and the phone works for 30 minutes already. super! many thanks!
During the process of replacing the battery, I lost one of the screws for the big fat metal bracket. I was devastated, but In the end, the phone still works. Overall, procedure was nerve wracking and I successfully finished the job!
It is not absolutely necessary to remove the screen. Once you get it open, find a small box (about 3x3x5 inches) and put a rubber band around the box and the screen. That holds the screen vertical and out of the way.
Just remove it, the box might slip and fall or the phone could slide on the surface. Prying the battery off the phone is not a gentle process and having tension on those thin screen cables could damage them.
Just replaced my battery in my 5S. Thank you for such a calm and detailed tutorial.. When I snapped it all back together... It "WORKED"! My wife said: Quote... You're going to have that thing all screwed up, it will never work again! Surprise... It works!!!! Thank You!
Very useful video. Just replaced the battery on Grandaughters 5S. Very fiddly but do-able, even with my banana fingers. The battery did the incendiary device thang on me as well. Magnetised tools vital IMO. Thanks a lot for the video.
Good instructional video however one step that was the failure in my change out was the screw positions. User beware that the screws removed from the display cable shield (4) all different sizes. 2- 1.7MM, 1- 1.3MM, 1- 1.2MM. Make sure they go in the same place that they were removed from or you will end up with the Apple reboot loop ;-)
I've watched and used a lot of your videos to much success, but this video is a dangerous situation waiting to happen (and it did). You should really make a note that most older iPhone 5S's batteries WILL NOT come out easily. I ended up breaking mine in the middle causing smoke and cuts on my left hand (the one I was prying it up with) due to the battery casing breaking. For anyone watching this with a semi old iPhone 5S, DO NOT FORCE THE BATTERY. I would try iFixit's method of cutting the battery removal tab and pulling the adhesive strips out from under the battery instead. At least put an annotation to warn your viewers!
Z Guitar I'm halfway through this and am really struggling to get the battery out. It's pretty bent at either end but refuses to budge. I tried the removal tab method but it broke despite being pulled very carefully. Got any other tips?
Heat is your friend if you can use it in the proper way. Apply some heat with a hairdryer on the back plate where the battery is located evenly. Try to pry it every once in a while from different angles to see if it loosens. Use the metal frame as a support for the plastic pry tool and never try to force it under the battery or you'll damage the ribbon cable on the top section. The battery is not 100% flush to the case so I always find a good spot for leverage.
Mine was apparently very old. The battery itself was mushy so as I tried to pry it up it was bending as if the battery casing was full of play dough. I ended up using tweezers to bend off the edges closest to the phone case (not the parts side) then slowly shoving a credit card under it and wiggling it. It took all about 15mins of gently push, rug and wiggle. I ended up with an uber deformed looking old battery. Very glad I removed the screen. No way I could have removed the battery with the screen attached and not damaging the ribbons.
I just did it. Followed exactly what you did especially disconnecting the screen. Had to do that in order to get my pry tool/access/leverage to remove the battery. Some comments below say leave it on, but I'd need two extra hands at half my size to accommodate. Awesome. Thanks man.
While I'm sure this vid was made with the best intention, this in NOT AT ALL how you are supposed to do it! 1. You are not supposed to pry the battery (this could break the battery and harm your iphone and YOU) , instead the adhesive strips underneath the bat. have TABS located at the BOTTOM END which will allow you to pull them out without moving the bat. 2. Putting a wrong (too long) screw in the bottom right hole of the mainboard assembly plate will PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR MAINBOARD, and you will have to get a new one. If unsure, better leave this one hole unscrewed (pun intended)!
That was such an awesome how to!! I got mine fixed after a short time without lots of hassle. The sticky tape wasn’t letting go and I accidentally cracked the battery and it shorted out and started burning and all that fun stuff but in the end I have a new battery! Yayyyy!
Hello Jerry. I just replaced my battery successfully but my phone right now cannot find network. It's on "searching..." forever. The wifi doesn't work either. I hope I didn't break anything :(
Ok, solved my own problem. I did a network reset to fix the wifi problem. This was a separate issue. Installing a new battery made my time settings reset. Need to connect to wifi for the time to re-sync. This solves the service problem. phew! I was getting worried I damaged the network chip or something during the battery removal.
+NoxisGames I encountered the same issue with my network stuck on "Searching..." and set the phone to 'Airplane Mode', then turned network connectivity back on by disabling 'Airplane Mode'. This solved the issue for me! Thanks for posting here initially as you set me down the right path.
yeah i've seen people set the screen on some books but if you have a stubborn battery thats stuck do to the tape I would recommend removinig the screen
Thank you very much, JerryRigEverything! Thanks a lot for the best support given by this video for my iPhone 5s which just has got its new replacement battery without any problem. As unexperienced person, it was cautiously done and finished within 20 mins. Of course, it was a delicate work. And I saved a considerable amount of money.
It's July 2019 and I have just finished the screen and battery replacement. Perfect video, perfect instructions. Thank you so much for the clarity and the accuracy. You and your work are appreciated.
If you have a friend of yours it can make the job much eaisier, just tell him to hold the screen firmly for you, that way you'll focus only on the battery and ignore the step where you disconnect and reconnect the screen cables.
This was perfect! We followed step by step and got my new battery in there. It helps when there are 2 people. Have 2 -3 small dipping containers to put the screws in. This video was nice, clear and concise.
Don't try this shit. I was desperate and got the new battery. My iPhone blew up in my face, literally. I did everything he told me to up to removing the battery. I suggest you not do it because luckily, nobody got hurt.
I repaired it but during repairing it i scraped the volume cable so now my phones ringer is always on, cant use the volume rocker, and the vibration motor doesn't work. Plus the charger port I bought only charges, doesnt work for syncing.
This video was much better than instructions that came with my battery. Man did I have a hard time removing the old battery....sparks and smoke etc as I was prying it up. Was worried it would explode. Other than that everything went smoothly and phone works great! Thanks for the vid!
Lots of positives on here and lots of "easy peasy" but a word of caution, as someone whos worked in engineering and i'm also a model maker, i dont think this is for the faint hearted, only attempt this if you can stand the loss of the phone, i did have to take the screen ribbons off and on again a couple of times and suspect i may have mixed the screws up on the screen connections, also if you havent got razor sharp vision or a big magnifying glass dont even think about doing this, very good tutorial - thanks dude
When lifting the battery the same way you did, it bent and then caught fire! The whole phone burnt out. You should remove the sticky tape first by pulling it sideways from the the top down.
for my iPhone 5s are the replacement batteries offered by apple better quality? I had a battery changed in a repair shop on my iPhone 4s, the iPhone is still always dead quick. These 2 phones have been unlocked' I find that after unlocking it cuts the daily batterie life in half, why do you think? Thank you for this very great video
all replacement batteries are from iphones. it is very hard and expensive to make an iphone battery. but, iphone 5s batteries are better than all previous including iphone 5c
Actually, if u look at replacement batteries online, you will find that all look the same, but there is a wide range of pricing. You can pick up a battery for iPhone 5s for anywhere from $5 to $50. But don't let looks fool you. From experience, MOST (not all) of the more expensive batteries hold charge for longer, and just seem to have better battery health. Yes it is true that these batteries are very hard to make, so no bootleg company is gonna be able to make these. But that doesn't mean all batteries are created equal. I wish I could tell you as to how or why this happens. I don't know. It may be that the cheaper batteries are taken from the plant at some point before they've been finished and tested. Or once a battery is made, they test them and if they don't have a high enough voltage, they may throw them out where they're picked up and distributed somehow. Who knows. But fact remains, a new battery from apple is just that, new. The battery u buy online for $5 may say new, but is it? Conspiracy.. apple did admit to throttling phones performance based on battery life.
Thank you for a clear, detailed video with good camera angles, sound and step by step instruction. The links are a real help too...having the right tools helps get the job done !
Thank you, I just replaced my wife 5s Iphone Battery! while watching your video, I skip the step of taking the screen off, It took me a little longer but I got it done. I would recommend to take the screen off and try not to save a few steps. Taking the battery out was kind of challenging but I got it replaced. The battery screws were the hardest to put back in, they are so small. I lost one screw someplace so I taped it temporally until I get another one. I Recommend using scotch Tape to put your screws and clips on your table so they don't go missing. Thanks again, this was my first Iphone batter that I have ever replace, much easier than I thought it would be.. Thanks again!
You know it's not that easy. For EVERYONE who actually needs to do this, it is very hard to get the battery off. It's always easy to do on a phone that has never been used as it's not that sticky. What advice do you have for actual phones that have been used for a year or so? A heat gun? Or pry and bend the battery until the batter is damaged? And install a new battery? Thanks
I had to use the blow dryer trick until it started burning my hand and the glue still held on tight. I too, broke my pry tool trying to get the stupid battery out.
My battery is not coming out so easily and it's bending, kinda like clay in duct tape. No wonder it wasn't charging up properly and going from 100% to 0 in minutes
Scorpio Rabbit the batterys are all made like that and you need to heat the back up and that well soften the tape that holds it in place then it well come off a little easier
Great Tutorial, i admire you patience and hand coordination, especially because i tore open my case, broke a cable, lost 3 screws and ended up with my power button and home button and screen not working. Basically i plugged it in and i stared at my not working phone for a good half hour. Rip, time for an android...
Thank you for this video. It took me a while getting the battery out, otherwise the rest went well. The screws can be a bit of a pain but with patience, I did it. Thanks once again.
iPhone are for simple minds, Android are for true hackers ;) But hardware replacement and service on Apple products are just a proof that they keep service people in... service :p
not really i've had androids all my life and recently got an iphone as i got sick of ghost touch on my last two android phones. I now have a 5s and it''s a joy to use it just "works" so now i'd rather buy an iphone as I want a phone that's reliable and not prone to dodgy cheap screens. Most android 5.5" screens have ghost touch issues eventually, just google it as they all come from the same factories in China using cheapo components in the screen sensors and also badly positioned sensors that overheat with time and become damaged.
I'm android user because it's "open source" and thus can be modified. Never had anything bigger than 5.2" though and will stick to that as my biggest. Now I don't doubt iPhone quality (and apple as such), but as the tech I am, everything I have is rooted and modified of some sort. Together with the proprietary solutions apple uses, my choice is "simple" :) I should mention that (in general) the components used in expensive android gadgets are as good as apple's. You get what you pay for. And android have a plethora of different devices to choose from. Apple is one only (ofc the -s -c -plus variants or whatever they call them) ;)
sure and i have also rooted fire tablets, samsung galaxy note phones with various roms, to be honest rooted does not = better imo. Usually they come with their own bugs and quirks and rooting devices is not that difficult, non-technical people just think it is. Rooting devices just sounds cool and geeky. I would most likely still be with android if it wasn't for the poor build quality. I'm sure Samsung S7 and other premium android phones are decent build quality but then i'd be paying almost as much as an Iphone and at least with Iphone it's only a single platform so the apps very rarely crash in my experience, they are much more robust than the apps on android which has to cater for a variety of hw platforms and many variants of Android OS.
I did a similar "operation" of my friends cell phone and the speaker wouldn't work. I went back in and realized that it was not clicked in. With all devices you'll hear some sort of minor click confirming a secure connection. If you didn't hear this, you might want to go back in
I did it!! I followed your instructions and my iPhone 5s has a brand new battery. And the good news is it turns on and works. I did not break anything. Thank you Apple for making your proprietary phone a miniature laptop computer complete with micro screws and delicate cables. A very difficult replacement and a tough re-assemble process. I do understand now why they charge so much to replace a simple battery in the blasted things. My phone will not get the new iOS 13 system but I will still love it and continue to use it in the many months ahead. Just sentimental value and I'm cheap.
I'm thinking about changing the battery out of my 5s. Doesn't look too hard, mainly allot of patience. Although it won't get iOS 13, in sure the 5s should still be able to run all of the latest apps for at least the next 2 to 3 years on iOS 12.3.1.
This video helped out immensely! Take the time to read through the comments first. I had a huge scare after putting the plate over the three cables with the screws out of order. Pulling the battery out was difficult, but the hairdryer trick seemed to do the job. The battery is flexible and easy to crack and it got really hot, so be patient. My 16yo daughter and I bonded with this project! Thanks! Saved $75!
Thanks so much for this. Battery charging now but pretty sure got through it ok. Got quite nervous to start but your calm clear voice and instructions calmed me right down. You have a gift!! 🙂
Followed this instructional and replaced my iPhone 5s battery. Took a while to pry the battery out, but it came out fine, but a bit bent :). Fitted the new battery & re assembled. All up and running, fingerprint sensor and all controls working. Hopefully, it give me another year or two, until I decide to upgrade. Many Thanks!
OMG I did it!!!! Thank your for your video. I walked step by step with you and i got did not brake my phone. OMG!!! super excited. I did not think I could do it.
Thank you so much for a wonderful tutorial. I was successful in changing the battery on my phone. I guess you can teach old dogs new tricks as I am over 70 years old.
Thanks for this video. I had this old iPhone 5s lying around and now in Sept 2020 I am replacing the battery for using this phone as a navigation device for bike rides.
Replaced my battery today using this tutorial. The hardest part was removing the old battery, which was very stuck. My phone is as new again, and the battery lasts and lasts! :-)
Jerry, thank you for this video. I appreciate the pace in which you gave direction, I was able to replace the battery without any problems. I would suggest taping a paper towel down on the table, desk or where ever your working. The screws are very tiny and have a tenancy to bounce around without the paper towel.
Kept a hand on the battery as I pried it out with a flathead covered with electrical tape. As soon as it got warm, stopped and let it sit. Realized two screws longer than other two; put the short ones in first. Last part took 5 min. Phone can finally turn on. Yaaas! Thanks!
Wow. THANK YOU! Excellent video: your verbal explanations, the tambor of your voice "You're gonna love it.. "; the sharpness and speed of the visual (I like real time vs. trying to hit pause and rewind)
I'm a retired technical teacher and I can tell you that this demo was excellent. Thank you for showing every other demonstrator on YT how to make presentations like these.
WOW! Straight to the point, no repeating with circular-speaking, and no annoying music soundtrack! How RUclips rare! BRAVO!
Thank you in May 2020 for giving my beloved iPhone SE from 2016 another few years!
I was going to do the same thing, but the guy at apple said he could not change the battery because of the warped screen. Do you think that will be a big problem?
@@madide3978 he's bullshitting you the old battery causes the warped screen.
There's tons of videos doing this opening with the warped screen. The dudes at Apple are salesmen not repairmen.
Same here took a little while back on the road again
It's February 2019 and you've given my phone a new lease of life, many thanks Zack!
iphone 5 and 6 really are the last good iphones
Is the same way for iphone 6?
@@weegee_hates_the_blind That's if you even consider a iPhone a good phone and that statement still ain't true.
Steve F how is your battery life lately? Trying to figure out a good one to buy for a good price, I’ve seen people complain that the “new” battery wasn’t really new and didn’t hold a charge
weegeeアメリカ No, the SE was the last good one. Last one that wasn't a phablet
I love how he does these immediately after release, so it's there when you need it.
Thanks! For $9 (plus a $12 set of pentalobe screwdrivers), I was able to fix my son's iPhone 5s! Great instructions, and thanks for taking the time to share!
What size???
December 2019. Another 5s comes back from the brink. Battery was around $20 and came with helpful tools. Took me about 50 minutes. Works great! Thank you for the video.
Where did you buy it from?? I need one 🔋 too for my iPhone 5s.
Tip- Inspect screen for any discoloration after you're done. I had a purplish blue smudge mark in the middle of the screen that would go away when I opened the phone again. It was caused by the aftermarket battery being slightly thicker than normal causing pressure on the LCD from underneath. The battery had 2 layers of stickers on it for some reason, removing 1 layer alleviated this pressure and the discoloration was gone.
Back when he didn’t destroy phones
AMAZING! I NEVER comment! I was shipped the wrong battery type, so I haven't completed the instillation quite yet. BUT, when it arrives, I will be able to effortlessly complete the project. You are by far, so far, my favorite "how to" video person on RUclips to date (and I watch them often for help)!!! You are concise, clear, and a great step-by-stepper instructor. Thank You!! I watched the whole video and I know I can do this with your tutelage.
There is nothing quite like the quiet voice of authoritative competence, gently, calmly walking you through the process of tiny screws, fragile cabling, really tough extra tack sticking tape, to see you through a 6 minute job that turns into an 80 minute ordeal of patient, peering in and at impossibly small manipulations by big fingers and tiny driver heads. For a rank novice like me, it was a mostly successful op... with thanks to this really good tutorial. I am much appreciative of this man's work and manner.
March 2023. My mom’s iPhone 5s battery finally died. She didn’t want an upgrade. She liked her phone. Thank goodness I followed your tutorial, otherwise I would have snapped that home button cable. What was Apple thinking? Other phones that I’ve opened up didn’t have a cable attached to the home button.
Thanks again for your tutorial!
Great video, very helpful. I had the same experience with my battery not wanting to come off the backing paper, but the tool kit I bought along with my battery (from Amazon) came with two guitar-pick-shaped tools, and I used one of those to pry the battery up little by little, around the edges. Going at it gently and patiently makes a difference, folks. I hope to get a couple more years out of my phone, now!
My iPhone 5s was in major need of a battery and new screen. Both of your videos helped out tremendously. Infact they were so detailed I didn’t have to look at any one else’s videos. I feel like I have one of the last iPhone 5s out there.
You're a masterful teacher. This was perfect. I just cannot believe how elaborate a battery change is on these things! It's for my mum. Maybe it's time for an upgrade!?
Thanks so much for giving my iPhone 5 from 2014 a few more miles!
I actually found it very difficult to remove the battery due to the strong adhesive stickers. .. it ended up cracking up and it set off some sparks, but the rest went well. Very useful!
There’s pull tabs at the bottom of the battery you supposed too pull them out at 90 degrees slowly and the battery comes free as long as don’t snap as you pull
But that’s what the stickers are designed for
Thank U it took me 30 min, and watching your Vid. U helped me so much. Very calm voice with a lot of knowledge .
Important!! There's a black strip running across the bottom of the battery that's connected to the glue strips. It's not the tape that wraps around the bottom of the battery; it's just below that. First, heat up the back of the phone under the battery with a hair dryer to soften the glue a bit. (If you forget to do this, the strip is likely to break when you pull on it.) Then pull the strip out slightly and snip it in half with scissors. This allows you to pull each glue strip separately. Gently, firmly, and evenly, steadily pull each strip out; there will be a squeaking noise as the glue strip stretches. Careful! If it breaks you're going to have to pry the battery out. The stretched strip gets about a foot long if you let it, but I like to grab it close to the battery so it's less likely to break prematurely. After both strips are removed, the glue is gone and the battery will lift out easily.
There’s no tape
@@ShitBoxSurprisesthere is it’s just really hidden underneath it’s tricky
You sir, are a legend. Clear to follow instructions, plus you included the home button cable which seems to be missing on other iPhone 5s videos. I accidentally knocked my beast into some water for a few seconds. Phone detected the water and went into shut down (As opposed to electrical failure.) and I madly went searching for my phone tools. Got the screen off and battery disconnected, and let it air out in the really hot dry air here at the moment, with a fan blowing on it. 12 hours later, followed the second half of the video, and phone is back together and appears to be working properly.
I never would have thought it possible for me to pull an iPhone apart, I thought it was for the iPhone people not me. Thanks for your video, I have now changed my battery saving a little fortune. Thank you.
Thanks for posting this video, very helpful. I also read some the comments before starting my battery replacement, so I did pay attention to which screws came out of each location. I wanted to avoid removing the screen, but it was impossible (for me) to get the battery to lift up from the bottom. I removed the screen as indicated, and then pried the battery out from the top. It definitely took much longer than shown in the video. I was careful not to bend the old battery excessively during removal, and did not experience any smoke, fire, or injury during the extraction. Getting the wiring clips reattached did take some doing. I did test the iPhone before closing everything up. The touch screen, and finger print button worked fine, but the phone did not pick up my voice when asking Siri a question. I reseated that wire connector, and reassembled the phone. This time everything worked fine. The new battery does seem to be discharging rather quickly. I will let it deplete to about 10% charger before recharging. I will know by tomorrow if the new battery is holding a charger better than the old one.
I just replaced my battery. Thanks for this good tutorial. For those who don't know or remember the screws that go on the shield that covers the screen connectors go with the two smallest ones at the bottom of the shield and the slightly bigger ones go at the two top holes to hold the shield down. Mine seems to be working ok with a battery I bought on eBay but time will tell.
Thanks so much for telling me the order, I could clearly tell there was 2 shorter screws and 2 longer screws but was worried when someone told me it wrecks your phone if you don't get them right.
Thanks a lot for this video! It really helped me get through replacing my iphone 5s battery! I truly appreciate the content you put out! I never would have the courage to do this on my own. Thank you so much!
July 16, 2019
Awesome. All these years later, very helpful. Probably, the best one on YT.
To watch the vid takes 6 minutes. Wow, taking that old battery off of the adhesive took me a long time. I got the spark also. Did all your steps. The phone works. Thank you.
Thank you for doing this video.I just changed my first battery and your calming voice helped me do it.
This video was super helpful. Well shot and crystal clear audio. Much appreciated!
Good voice, so relaxed because most people would scream and cuss dealing with those tinny cables
Thank you for teaching me how to replace my old iPhone 5s. Not only I have to replace the battery but also the screen.
This will save me so much money.
Excellent video. I have read the comments too, about different sizes of bolts, I took care to put all bolts in the same way back. Good tools is the essential, extremely small sizes of bolts. The battery replacement took me 35 minutes and nothing has been damaged. The biggest difficulty was to remove glued the old battery, it need a patience and time. An experience is generally always helpful.
Used this technique just now.
Cannot leave the screen attached as another video suggested because the battery is stuck so well down it has to be levered from the top, not the side - that just bent the battery = risk of immediate fire!
Great voice for videos. Most "How To" video guys stutter and stammer and aren't organized in their presentations. Look forward to seeing more of your videos.
MaddogCapt11 I like to keep them short and to the point ;-) Thanks for watching!
I was thinking the same thing, so calm. But now, i am not calm, as I did the entire thing, and then the case was not quite flush, so i used the suction to take it up again to reseat it, and the cable at the front came off from the screen :( now what????? waaaaah.
This video is Highly recommend for those who not have knowledge about replacing battery iPhone
no. he skips an important step in pulling out the adhesive strips
@@jd-yo2is Rather than pull them out he slid his tool between the strips and the battery, therefore he could use the strips to hold the new batter in place.
@@marthachisnell3346 what you said makes no sense. The strips are extremely sticky, and they mustt be removed to remove the battery
@@jd-yo2is watch the video again, you will see.
@@marthachisnell3346 I did he literally takes it out like nothing. I had to floss it out with dental floss...took like 20 minutes
It has tabs that you can pull on and remove the adhesive strips as well, but in my experience they usually break
I used your video to change out my battery. After I had trouble prying out the battery I checked on another website. You go to the opposite end of the battery to access the two strips of sticky tape to get the battery out. Using your method I now need a new battery!
Brilliant video. Followed it step by step (which admittedly takes a little longer than 6 minutes when you do it yourself and start/stop the video) and I now have a fully working phone again with no damage. Thank you, sir.
Thank u for this! Altho I did it without removing the screen, just holding it up, worked great
Impressive
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I did it without removing the screen too. I find it perfect to get a can of soda and a rubber band. I use the can as a backing support for the screen and the rubber band to keep the screen attached firmly to the upright soda can to keep the screen at a 90° angle.
Thanks man.. 45 mins to change battery... Great vid.
Wanted to say thanks to JerryRigEverything. I'm technically minded and not afraid of doing these sort of things but having your video removed the usual guess work. I report success in the battery replacement. Also wanted to add that after reassembly, I had the vertical lines/stripes on the screen issue, which to my surprise resolved itself after about an hour of use.
+D Ren72 Nice! Good job! I'm glad your screen fixed itself. BUT if it comes back or for anyone else experiencing the same lines, its usually due to an incomplete connection with the screen and the motherboard. Disconnecting and reconnecting the screen will usually get rid of those.
+JerryRigEverything question i accidently went to close to the battery connector with one of my metal tools and saw a spark do you think it is possible that i shorted the phone because of it?
JerryRigEverything where is a trustworthy place to buy a 5s battery or do you by chance have an extra? I’m broke and my phone is not lasting minutes off the charger
Many thanks from England for producing such a clear, calm and concise demonstration! My daughters' iPhones are rejuvenated...
I always love watching these types of videos. How to replace battery or screens or joy sticks for gaming controllers. It save me time in doing it my self and actually have a bit of fun opening stuff up and putting it back together. I watch this video so I don't make a mistake or if I forgot something. ❤
excellent DIY how to video. good camera angle good descriptions. Thanks for the help
The best tutorial i've ever seen. :) Thank, was searching long time for - how to place back bracket :D
Fixed my girlfriends daughter’s phone with this. Thank you 🙏
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thank you for your excellent video! Replaced my battery and the hardest part was getting the battery off that sticky tape! We've used a manicure tool as a screw driver - it's hard thin metal fitted like a dream into those tiny screws. Screen had weird lines on when re-starting but discovered the old battery bend the plate under the screen and when pushing it back into the frame caused the lines. The weird blue vertical line running from top to bottom which appeared on my screen a few weeks ago was a warning sign of a battery on it's way out of my phone - it actually pushed the screen from the frame while we were sleeping, only noticed it halfway through the next day. Only 'damage' on my phone after 4 years of use, not a single scratch on it or any other issues - super impressed with iPhone
thanks. my iphone works! it was restarting all the time after some guy replaced the battery in a street market. the issue started maybe in 2 months after that replacement. I replaced again and the phone works for 30 minutes already. super! many thanks!
You have a great voice. Very soothing.
During the process of replacing the battery, I lost one of the screws for the big fat metal bracket. I was devastated, but In the end, the phone still works. Overall, procedure was nerve wracking and I successfully finished the job!
i lost one too, now my screen doesnt work
Helps to pop the loose screws onto a fridge magnet
It is not absolutely necessary to remove the screen. Once you get it open, find a small box (about 3x3x5 inches) and put a rubber band around the box and the screen. That holds the screen vertical and out of the way.
Just remove it, the box might slip and fall or the phone could slide on the surface. Prying the battery off the phone is not a gentle process and having tension on those thin screen cables could damage them.
Just replaced my battery in my 5S. Thank you for such a calm and detailed tutorial.. When I snapped it all back together... It "WORKED"! My wife said: Quote... You're going to have that thing all screwed up, it will never work again! Surprise... It works!!!! Thank You!
Those brackets screws really fling around 😝. Thank you for such a soothing tutorial.
Also, damn, the 5S is so compact and sleek device.
Nice.
Very useful video. Just replaced the battery on Grandaughters 5S. Very fiddly but do-able, even with my banana fingers. The battery did the incendiary device thang on me as well.
Magnetised tools vital IMO.
Thanks a lot for the video.
Good instructional video however one step that was the failure in my change out was the screw positions. User beware that the screws removed from the display cable shield (4) all different sizes. 2- 1.7MM, 1- 1.3MM, 1- 1.2MM. Make sure they go in the same place that they were removed from or you will end up with the Apple reboot loop ;-)
Thanks for the heads up... That's pretty important to know....
should've read this first - does anyone know the correct placement of screws?
www.ifixit.com/Guide/iPhone+5s+Front+Panel+Replacement/22096
I've watched and used a lot of your videos to much success, but this video is a dangerous situation waiting to happen (and it did). You should really make a note that most older iPhone 5S's batteries WILL NOT come out easily. I ended up breaking mine in the middle causing smoke and cuts on my left hand (the one I was prying it up with) due to the battery casing breaking.
For anyone watching this with a semi old iPhone 5S, DO NOT FORCE THE BATTERY. I would try iFixit's method of cutting the battery removal tab and pulling the adhesive strips out from under the battery instead.
At least put an annotation to warn your viewers!
Z Guitar I'm halfway through this and am really struggling to get the battery out. It's pretty bent at either end but refuses to budge. I tried the removal tab method but it broke despite being pulled very carefully. Got any other tips?
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ZGuitar true, my battery started smoking... I ran out of my house to throw it outside, thinking it was going to explode
Heat is your friend if you can use it in the proper way. Apply some heat with a hairdryer on the back plate where the battery is located evenly. Try to pry it every once in a while from different angles to see if it loosens. Use the metal frame as a support for the plastic pry tool and never try to force it under the battery or you'll damage the ribbon cable on the top section. The battery is not 100% flush to the case so I always find a good spot for leverage.
Mine was apparently very old. The battery itself was mushy so as I tried to pry it up it was bending as if the battery casing was full of play dough. I ended up using tweezers to bend off the edges closest to the phone case (not the parts side) then slowly shoving a credit card under it and wiggling it. It took all about 15mins of gently push, rug and wiggle. I ended up with an uber deformed looking old battery. Very glad I removed the screen. No way I could have removed the battery with the screen attached and not damaging the ribbons.
I prefer you speak like this than the recent footages! More natural and real !
Tesco Primark hahaaa lol
I just did it. Followed exactly what you did especially disconnecting the screen. Had to do that in order to get my pry tool/access/leverage to remove the battery. Some comments below say leave it on, but I'd need two extra hands at half my size to accommodate. Awesome. Thanks man.
A question: all worked well apart from my volume controls no longer work. Any ideas?
I just had the same experience. I hope you see this & let me know how you corrected the problem
While I'm sure this vid was made with the best intention, this in NOT AT ALL how you are supposed to do it! 1. You are not supposed to pry the battery (this could break the battery and harm your iphone and YOU) , instead the adhesive strips underneath the bat. have TABS located at the BOTTOM END which will allow you to pull them out without moving the bat. 2. Putting a wrong (too long) screw in the bottom right hole of the mainboard assembly plate will PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR MAINBOARD, and you will have to get a new one. If unsure, better leave this one hole unscrewed (pun intended)!
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great video! All went fine but I lost one of the 4 "display" screws somewhere on the carpet :D
we stuck every single screw onto sticky tape as we removed them - knew if they drop they will be gone for ever ;)
That was such an awesome how to!! I got mine fixed after a short time without lots of hassle. The sticky tape wasn’t letting go and I accidentally cracked the battery and it shorted out and started burning and all that fun stuff but in the end I have a new battery! Yayyyy!
Excellent instructions and presentation. Followed to the letter and my wife's Iphone is now back up and running with a new battery - Thanks
Hello Jerry. I just replaced my battery successfully but my phone right now cannot find network. It's on "searching..." forever. The wifi doesn't work either. I hope I didn't break anything :(
Ok, solved my own problem.
I did a network reset to fix the wifi problem. This was a separate issue.
Installing a new battery made my time settings reset. Need to connect to wifi for the time to re-sync. This solves the service problem.
phew! I was getting worried I damaged the network chip or something during the battery removal.
+NoxisGames I encountered the same issue with my network stuck on "Searching..." and set the phone to 'Airplane Mode', then turned network connectivity back on by disabling 'Airplane Mode'. This solved the issue for me! Thanks for posting here initially as you set me down the right path.
Very helpful!!! Man are those screws SMALL...
Steve's World screws that used in eyeglasses and watches are much finer
so fiddly !
Do you have to remove the screen? Can't you just keep it at 90 degrees and not de-attach the rest of the stuff (Digitiser etc)
yeah i've seen people set the screen on some books but if you have a stubborn battery thats stuck do to the tape I would recommend removinig the screen
Thank you very much, JerryRigEverything! Thanks a lot for the best support given by this video for my iPhone 5s which just has got its new replacement battery without any problem. As unexperienced person, it was cautiously done and finished within 20 mins. Of course, it was a delicate work. And I saved a considerable amount of money.
It's July 2019 and I have just finished the screen and battery replacement. Perfect video, perfect instructions. Thank you so much for the clarity and the accuracy. You and your work are appreciated.
Frank Bos How long was your battery life before and after replacing it?
Because mine only lasts 2 and a half from 100% so im thinking of changing it
Well, just spent $269 getting my phone replaced after this.
Be warned - it took me quite some effort to remove the battery from the sticky tape backing in my phone
+Martin Randall I burnt it :)
agreed.
Mine started on fire.. rip iPhone.
My Samsung Note 3 has no sticky tape under the battery and I can change the battery after opening the back cover with my fingernail!
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If you have a friend of yours it can make the job much eaisier, just tell him to hold the screen firmly for you, that way you'll focus only on the battery and ignore the step where you disconnect and reconnect the screen cables.
Thankfully that's what I did. My husband held my screen. It was fairly easy.
Yes. Good idea.
Anyone know the specific screw driver he used??
Super Vegetto B/6
This was perfect! We followed step by step and got my new battery in there. It helps when there are 2 people. Have 2 -3 small dipping containers to put the screws in. This video was nice, clear and concise.
Using this video to replace the batteries on 2 Iphone 5s phones that I use for my streaming setup as secondary cameras. Always love your content!
Don't try this shit. I was desperate and got the new battery. My iPhone blew up in my face, literally. I did everything he told me to up to removing the battery. I suggest you not do it because luckily, nobody got hurt.
adulting is hard
Lol I have to replace 4 parts.
-Screen
-Back Glass (next to camera and flash)
-Charger Port
-Battery
Oh, I'm gonna have a fun time.
lane castro Just give it to a repair shop to replace all these thing
lane castro things*
lane castro Damn just get a new phone. Bro I'll send you a new phone if you want. Like no joke 😂😂
I repaired it but during repairing it i scraped the volume cable so now my phones ringer is always on, cant use the volume rocker, and the vibration motor doesn't work. Plus the charger port I bought only charges, doesnt work for syncing.
lane castro hahahaha so you fucked up your iPhone
so u means after flowing your instruction my dead battery will come back to life when i put it on
That's exactly what happens. The Battery just needs some fresh air
Robin XD 😂
This video was much better than instructions that came with my battery. Man did I have a hard time removing the old battery....sparks and smoke etc as I was prying it up. Was worried it would explode. Other than that everything went smoothly and phone works great! Thanks for the vid!
Lots of positives on here and lots of "easy peasy" but a word of caution, as someone whos worked in engineering and i'm also a model maker, i dont think this is for the faint hearted, only attempt this if you can stand the loss of the phone, i did have to take the screen ribbons off and on again a couple of times and suspect i may have mixed the screws up on the screen connections, also if you havent got razor sharp vision or a big magnifying glass dont even think about doing this, very good tutorial - thanks dude
When lifting the battery the same way you did, it bent and then caught fire! The whole phone burnt out.
You should remove the sticky tape first by pulling it sideways from the the top down.
For me I just got a small flame. I could then continue without any further ado.
for my iPhone 5s are the replacement batteries offered by apple better quality?
I had a battery changed in a repair shop on my iPhone 4s, the iPhone is still always dead quick.
These 2 phones have been unlocked' I find that after unlocking it cuts the daily batterie life in half, why do you think?
Thank you for this very great video
all replacement batteries are from iphones. it is very hard and expensive to make an iphone battery. but, iphone 5s batteries are better than all previous including iphone 5c
Julie Poirier 1GCWGFBA2B1153989
Actually, if u look at replacement batteries online, you will find that all look the same, but there is a wide range of pricing. You can pick up a battery for iPhone 5s for anywhere from $5 to $50. But don't let looks fool you. From experience, MOST (not all) of the more expensive batteries hold charge for longer, and just seem to have better battery health. Yes it is true that these batteries are very hard to make, so no bootleg company is gonna be able to make these. But that doesn't mean all batteries are created equal. I wish I could tell you as to how or why this happens. I don't know. It may be that the cheaper batteries are taken from the plant at some point before they've been finished and tested. Or once a battery is made, they test them and if they don't have a high enough voltage, they may throw them out where they're picked up and distributed somehow. Who knows. But fact remains, a new battery from apple is just that, new. The battery u buy online for $5 may say new, but is it? Conspiracy.. apple did admit to throttling phones performance based on battery life.
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Hi - great video - put new battery in 5S - everything working except finger print Touch ID - any thoughts
Richard Booth Photographer/Producer/Director Same here but also my flash is broken, and I’m having wifi problems
Thank you for a clear, detailed video with good camera angles, sound and step by step instruction. The links are a real help too...having the right tools helps get the job done !
Thank you, I just replaced my wife 5s Iphone Battery! while watching your video, I skip the step of taking the screen off, It took me a little longer but I got it done. I would recommend to take the screen off and try not to save a few steps. Taking the battery out was kind of challenging but I got it replaced. The battery screws were the hardest to put back in, they are so small. I lost one screw someplace so I taped it temporally until I get another one. I Recommend using scotch Tape to put your screws and clips on your table so they don't go missing. Thanks again, this was my first Iphone batter that I have ever replace, much easier than I thought it would be.. Thanks again!
You know it's not that easy. For EVERYONE who actually needs to do this, it is very hard to get the battery off. It's always easy to do on a phone that has never been used as it's not that sticky. What advice do you have for actual phones that have been used for a year or so? A heat gun? Or pry and bend the battery until the batter is damaged? And install a new battery? Thanks
Marcel Jones Yes, you can use a heatgun. I explain a little more in my iphone 6 video.
My battery is stuck to my frame so hard it broke my pry tool
I had to use the blow dryer trick until it started burning my hand and the glue still held on tight. I too, broke my pry tool trying to get the stupid battery out.
I broke 2!!
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@@seancarrick4249 look up the method with fishing line. you thread it under the battery and saw it out
My battery is not coming out so easily and it's bending, kinda like clay in duct tape. No wonder it wasn't charging up properly and going from 100% to 0 in minutes
Scorpio Rabbit the batterys are all made like that and you need to heat the back up and that well soften the tape that holds it in place then it well come off a little easier
Also, folding those batteries can cause them to "rapidly discharge". (burst into flames.) Avoid.
@@arthill2310 Exactly why this should not be attempted by someone who doesn't know what they are doing. Extremely dangerous.
there are adhesive strips under the battery that must be removed. find a different video regarding 5s battery relacement
Great Tutorial, i admire you patience and hand coordination, especially because i tore open my case, broke a cable, lost 3 screws and ended up with my power button and home button and screen not working. Basically i plugged it in and i stared at my not working phone for a good half hour. Rip, time for an android...
Thank you for this video. It took me a while getting the battery out, otherwise the rest went well. The screws can be a bit of a pain but with patience, I did it. Thanks once again.
Why can't it be simple like an android???
iPhone are for simple minds, Android are for true hackers ;)
But hardware replacement and service on Apple products are just a proof that they keep service people in... service :p
Let me rephrase: People buy iPhone because they are simpler ;)
not really i've had androids all my life and recently got an iphone as i got sick of ghost touch on my last two android phones. I now have a 5s and it''s a joy to use it just "works" so now i'd rather buy an iphone as I want a phone that's reliable and not prone to dodgy cheap screens. Most android 5.5" screens have ghost touch issues eventually, just google it as they all come from the same factories in China using cheapo components in the screen sensors and also badly positioned sensors that overheat with time and become damaged.
I'm android user because it's "open source" and thus can be modified. Never had anything bigger than 5.2" though and will stick to that as my biggest. Now I don't doubt iPhone quality (and apple as such), but as the tech I am, everything I have is rooted and modified of some sort. Together with the proprietary solutions apple uses, my choice is "simple" :)
I should mention that (in general) the components used in expensive android gadgets are as good as apple's. You get what you pay for. And android have a plethora of different devices to choose from. Apple is one only (ofc the -s -c -plus variants or whatever they call them) ;)
sure and i have also rooted fire tablets, samsung galaxy note phones with various roms, to be honest rooted does not = better imo. Usually they come with their own bugs and quirks and rooting devices is not that difficult, non-technical people just think it is. Rooting devices just sounds cool and geeky. I would most likely still be with android if it wasn't for the poor build quality. I'm sure Samsung S7 and other premium android phones are decent build quality but then i'd be paying almost as much as an Iphone and at least with Iphone it's only a single platform so the apps very rarely crash in my experience, they are much more robust than the apps on android which has to cater for a variety of hw platforms and many variants of Android OS.
I did this and mine wont turn back on period
my screen doesnt work
Take it apart again. Something is not hooked up correctly.
i used a sledge hammer as that is all i had one whack with it and everything came out
I did a similar "operation" of my friends cell phone and the speaker wouldn't work. I went back in and realized that it was not clicked in. With all devices you'll hear some sort of minor click confirming a secure connection. If you didn't hear this, you might want to go back in
I did it!! I followed your instructions and my iPhone 5s has a brand new battery.
And the good news is it turns on and works. I did not break anything. Thank you
Apple for making your proprietary phone a miniature laptop computer complete with
micro screws and delicate cables. A very difficult replacement and a tough re-assemble
process. I do understand now why they charge so much to replace a simple battery in
the blasted things.
My phone will not get the new iOS 13 system but I will still love it and continue to use it
in the many months ahead. Just sentimental value and I'm cheap.
I'm thinking about changing the battery out of my 5s. Doesn't look too hard, mainly allot of patience. Although it won't get iOS 13, in sure the 5s should still be able to run all of the latest apps for at least the next 2 to 3 years on iOS 12.3.1.
This video helped out immensely! Take the time to read through the comments first. I had a huge scare after putting the plate over the three cables with the screws out of order. Pulling the battery out was difficult, but the hairdryer trick seemed to do the job. The battery is flexible and easy to crack and it got really hot, so be patient. My 16yo daughter and I bonded with this project!
Thanks! Saved $75!
Thanks for the video - it took a lot more than 6 mins and I broke one of the tools but now for another 7 years of my phone!
Thanks so much for this. Battery charging now but pretty sure got through it ok. Got quite nervous to start but your calm clear voice and instructions calmed me right down. You have a gift!! 🙂
Followed this instructional and replaced my iPhone 5s battery. Took a while to pry the battery out, but it came out fine, but a bit bent :). Fitted the new battery & re assembled. All up and running, fingerprint sensor and all controls working. Hopefully, it give me another year or two, until I decide to upgrade. Many Thanks!
OMG I did it!!!! Thank your for your video. I walked step by step with you and i got did not brake my phone. OMG!!! super excited. I did not think I could do it.
Thank you so much for a wonderful tutorial. I was successful in changing the battery on my phone. I guess you can teach old dogs new tricks as I am over 70 years old.
Thanks for this video. I had this old iPhone 5s lying around and now in Sept 2020 I am replacing the battery for using this phone as a navigation device for bike rides.
Replaced my battery today using this tutorial. The hardest part was removing the old battery, which was very stuck. My phone is as new again, and the battery lasts and lasts! :-)
Jerry, thank you for this video. I appreciate the pace in which you gave direction, I was able to replace the battery without any problems. I would suggest taping a paper towel down on the table, desk or where ever your working. The screws are very tiny and have a tenancy to bounce around without the paper towel.
Kept a hand on the battery as I pried it out with a flathead covered with electrical tape. As soon as it got warm, stopped and let it sit. Realized two screws longer than other two; put the short ones in first. Last part took 5 min. Phone can finally turn on. Yaaas! Thanks!
Hey man, thanks a lot. My wife's iPhone 5s was water contaminated, and replacing the battery using your tutorial totally fixed it. Take care
Wow. THANK YOU! Excellent video: your verbal explanations, the tambor of your voice "You're gonna love it.. "; the sharpness and speed of the visual (I like real time vs. trying to hit pause and rewind)