Are the iFixit batteries good?
Hello, I'm new to the site and I've been searching the net of course for an OEM battery for my iphone 5.
I've ran the Apple Online diags on my phone and it said that I should replace the battery. I believe the battery is the issue as the current old battery drains quickly and even drains down to nothing if I try to record video, etc.
Anyway, I've been searching, checked Amazon for a "OEM Apple Battery", as I won't buy from ebay.
Upon my googling, I came across a site and someone said to get a battery from iFixit,
This is the one that I would need. iPhone 5 Battery
Has anyone else bought this battery? If you have, is it good? Bad? etc.? I am aware that it's not an OEM battery. Just looking for a reputable company and product.
Thanks for any guidance.
Is this a good question?
4 Comments
Just replace the battery in my Gaaxy S7 Edge with one from iFixit. THe replacement battery is poor, lasting only 8 or 9 hours with very light use. The 3-year-old OEM battery I replaced worked better then the new iFixit battery.
It was a waste of time and money.
by Dennis Eklof
amazed ifixit left this comment...
by ibisiki
Hi @ibisiki ,
Everyone's entitled to their opinion and the language wasn't offensive.
What he should have done is contacted ifixit about the problem as they guarantee their parts, even batteries if they malfunction early in their life
Excerpts from this quote from this page
"iFixit’s Lifetime Warranty ...... Batteries and other consumables are not covered by the Lifetime Warranty. Accidental damage, normal wear and tear, and labor costs are also not covered. ..... iFixit will replace any defective or malfunctioning product at no charge; if the part is no longer available, we will provide a refund."
From their warranty page
"Example: If your iPhone 5 battery replacement fails entirely after a couple months, we’ll replace it. If it loses potency after dozens and dozens of cycles, we won’t."
by jayeff
@jayeff in that case i'll try one... thanks
by ibisiki