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5S more complicated than 5

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iPhone 5s

How to replace the battery in your iPhone 5s

How to replace the battery in your iPhone 5s

2 hours

Moderate

My Problem

Original battery was failing

My Fix

I've done battery replacement several times for iPhone 4, 4S, 5 models. While similar, the 5S was a bigger pain in the ass due to 1) the display was %#*@ near impossible to remove, and only came off after an hour of carefully pulling and prying, and; 2) the touch sensor / home button bracket was difficult to remove and reinstall.

My Advice

Next time I do iPhone disassembly, I might take half an Ativan to alleviate the anxiety of potentially destroying my display as I pull, poke and prod to remove it. An incredibly nervewracking experience.

Also, I heated the back of the case before attempting any steps to remove battery - the adhesive strips slid out like butter.

Next time I will buy the iSclack.

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