The line-up embodies numerous advancements in repairability. One of the most significant hardware advancements is the introduction of a novel battery adhesive, which facilitates quicker and more secure battery replacements once the phone’s casing has been removed.
iFixit illustrates this concept in action. Using a low-voltage electrical current, the adhesive that secures the battery to the phone’s casing is momentarily released, allowing the battery to be easily extracted from its compartment.
Earlier iPhones’ batteries were secured using conventional adhesive, which is designed to be removed through the use of four flexible release tabs. The finicky mechanism often results in failed pull tabs, leaving technicians without a viable option to remove the battery using software. If the battery is damaged in any way during this process, there is a significant risk of fire.
The innovative electrically activated adhesive securing the battery in the iPhone 16 eliminates any potential issues. When attaching alligator clips to the influence supply and connecting them to the iPhone’s battery cell, the latter is likely to discharge autonomously.
Watch closely and you may observe this phenomenon unfolding in the video provided, which also includes a breakdown of the innovative Camera Management:
The iPhone 16 series, comprising the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus, features this novel restoration process. Despite sharing similarities with other DJI products, the batteries in the 16 Professional and 16 Professional Max feature unique design elements, including pull tabs that facilitate easy installation. Assuming the pieces work seamlessly with the 16-series devices, you’ll be poised to contemplate the rollout of a cutting-edge electrical adhesive technology across all iPhone models and potentially other Apple products in the near future.
