iPhone 16 Battery Installation

Step 1 Remove residual battery adhesive



• Use a pair of tweezers to peel up any large pieces of residual battery adhesive from the iPhone frame.
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Step 2 Remove adhesive residue



• Use coffee filters or a lint‑free cloth and high‑concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol to wipe off any remaining battery adhesive residue from the iPhone frame.
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Step 3 Remove the top battery‑side liner
• If your battery came with the adhesive installed, skip this step and the next four steps.
• Lay the old battery with the adhesive facing up next to the new battery. Lay the new adhesive on the new battery to see how it needs to be applied.
• Your adhesive may look slightly different or have different liners.
• If the battery‑side of your adhesive has two liners, remove the top liner.
• If the battery‑side of your adhesive has one liner, remove it.
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Step 4 Apply the top of the adhesive
• With the old battery nearby so you can align the new adhesive correctly, use your finger to lightly press the new adhesive to the new battery.
• Compare the placement of the new adhesive with the old adhesive.
• If you need to adjust it, you can carefully peel the adhesive up and try again.
• Once the new adhesive is aligned correctly and matches the old adhesive, press it firmly to the battery.
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Step 5 Remove the bottom battery‑side liner
• If the battery‑side of your adhesive still has a bottom liner on it, remove it now.
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Step 6 Press the adhesive
• Lay the adhesive onto the battery and press it into place.
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Step 7 Fold the conductive tab
• Use your finger to fold the conductive tab around to the front of the battery and press it into place.
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Step 8 Remove the iPhone‑side liner
• Peel the iPhone‑side liner off of the battery adhesive.
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Step 9 Connect the battery
• Hold the battery over its place in the iPhone, but don't lower it into place yet.
• To ensure the battery is properly placed, use a spudger or your finger to connect the battery press connector.
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Step 10 Place the battery
• With the battery connected, lower it into its place in the iPhone.
• Use your fingers to press the battery into place.
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Step 11 Disconnect the battery
• Use a spudger or your finger to disconnect the battery to protect your iPhone during the rest of the reassembly process.
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