DIY iPhone battery replacement

At the risk of turning into iPhone Battery Central, here’s something that might bring a ray of sunshine to the lives of those disappointed with the fact that the iPhone’s battery is not user-replaceable. The first third-party battery replacement kit has hit the market, courtesy of Brando (no, not the godfather himself, the Hong Kong company with a penchant for making all things USB).

The kit, which goes for $20, consists of a battery, a pair of tools—read: a plastic shim and a little screwdriver—for cracking the iPhone open and installing the battery, and a list of instructions. Now, while you might be tempted to save a pretty penny over Apple’s own battery replacements, this probably isn’t a process you should be attempting unless you’re supremely confident of your technical prowess (or willing to spend another $500 when you inadvertently brick your phone).

[via Gizmodo]

Category: Hardware

Posted by Dan Moren on Jul 31 2007, 2:54 PM ET

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