How To: Replace / Change Your iPhone 5 Battery - DIY Guide by ScandiTech (v2)

[@gwolfe1231]

Of the many videos I viewed for changing the iphone 5 battery, this one was the best.

[@wurty]

Took me close to 2 hours with a lot of stress and a few f-ups along the way, but I pulled through and my phone's working again. Thanks for this video.

[@st8kout961]

Something like an ice cube tray works great for keeping those tiny screws from getting lost, and helps keep the parts in order of disassembly and reassembly.

[@kyleby2]

I made a holder out of Legos to keep the screen vertical while working on the battery. Worked great!

[@readyred415]

I just installed my new battery and saved €50 by using your step by step video. Thanks!

[@evelynbrooks615]

Yea! I bought the kit on amazon, which includes all the tools, a new battery for iphone 5 and instructions. I followed the video - didn't remove the screen though, and didn't need to -- and my phone is now happily charging, ready to go. Thank you!

[@ScandiTech]

Hi there, Awesome! Congratulations on successfully replacing your battery!

[@studiosinger]

Thanks for helping me extend the life of a perfectly good back up iPhone. Staples Tech sends these out to change for $99. It wasn’t as easy as I thought since I ran into problems removing cover not so gently. Then putting back a couple screws over battery connector took many tries and patience. I doubted it would turn on but it’s fine. Thank you.

[@ScandiTech]

Hi, Congratulations! The repair is pretty straightforward but it still needs gentle hands and a lot of patience. I'm glad that the replacement was a success. John

[@issaczeinedini5336]

Thank you so much! Before this my iPhone always used to run out of battery real quick, it was really annoying. But now I can call my friends, watch youtube, thanks so much!

[@antonios4926]

Thanks for the video. Its best to make a prop to hold the screen up so u can just replace the battery. Less really really small screws to take off and put back. Lost 3 screws had to take it to the repair shop. Likely they only charged me £ 10 to take it apart and put together again. The screws just wouldn't go it the holes. From UK

[@kyleby2]

I've used my new battery for a week and so far it's been great! When replacing another iPhone's battery, I discovered that when using the suction cup, it helps if you put in your earbuds and charger into the phone, for something to hold onto when removing the cover.

[@wurty]

That would put a lot of stress on the pins and connectors inside though, which might warp/bend them.

[@poppyent]

Thank you for this tutorial, I successfully changed the battery for my iPhone 5 last night and it works great.

[@DanielKimY]

Just upgraded my iphone 5 battery. Thanks for the how to video!

[@akaashv]

Gud but where did u get Ur battery??

[@tomhart5232]

I just replaced my iphone 5 battery. Apparently it worked. The only problem was I lost one screw to the screen connector cover. :( But your instructions were excellent. Thank you. I did buy the ScandiTech kit. It was so nice to have everything you need right there on hand - well, except for the hair dryer. Thank you for the excellent quality kit and instructions.

[@ScandiTech]

Hi Tom, Thank you for choosing ScandiTech. I'm sorry to hear about screw. These screws are quite tiny and can easily be lost. It's all good anyway as long as all the other screws are inserted to their original slots. Enjoy your new phone! -John Scandi Tech

[@ErnieV]

This video was great, thanks. For me, the only thing a little sketchy was plugging the new battery into the phone while tucking the flat cable in next to (or below?) the battery. I had more cable to deal with than was on the video and plugging it in was no easy feat and I felt like I might start to damage it if I had to force it more. But again, the video was really, really helpful.

[@ScandiTech]

Hello Ernie, The cable should fit between the battery and the motherboard (and not underneath the battery). Sorry for not showing this clearly enough. Sometimes it can be a bit tricky to align it perfectly but it seems it worked out for you. If the cable would have been damaged, the battery would not power on the phone. In other words, if your phone turned on and charges, then everything is fine. Regards, ScandiTech

[@dexboy8083]

I just tucked it under the battery now its not turning on what should i do?

[@TheMemeXp1]

This tutorial helped me a lot! thanks! just waiting to see how the battery works so I can write a review:)

[@ragpa19]

worked like a charm. Thanks for the video.

[@ScandiTech]

Hi there, Nice! Glad we were able to help out. Cheers!

[@paywaldo2103]

Thanks! The kit on amzon worked. Mine already had some juice in the battery, but I plan to give it a full charge before I use it too much just in case. The blow drier helped a little to get the battery out. I applied heat about 6-8 times for 10 seconds. I had to re apply the adhesive on the outsides of the pull tab but not the rectangular piece in the middle. Thanks again!

[@issaczeinedini5336]

yeah I got mine on amzon too.

[@ThePharaohsCat]

This is very helpful. Followed this video to replace iPhone 5 battery. Later realised iFixit had pretty similar detailed step by step photos. However, although both extremely helpful, still could not solve ERROR 21 no restore. What would be great if there was some kind of diagnostic process we could employ to determine the issue. Right now it seems everyone is frustrated not from the problem itself, but from not being able to determine the cause. Its just pot luck.

[@SuperCer054Real]

ThePharaohsCat did you ever find a solution to error 21

[@sense2032]

wow thank you so much! this was not easy though

[@laurawilcock7972]

Thanks for this video, i've just succesfully managed to replace my iphone battery

[@flxmkr]

I’m confused. All the other videos show removing the battery from the right side, where the tab is. One other video did have a comment warning against removing from the right. Why would they put the tab on the right, if it should be removed from the left. I plan on using a credit card to remove the battery from the left. That way, it will all come out without being bent. I’ll let you know how it goes. I already bought my battery, but I’ll keep your company in mind next time.

[@1967jayeltee]

Excellent video!

[@k.4577]

Do i need to make back up on iphone 5 or start the changing of battery without?

[@MB-js3tf]

very helpful, easy to do

[@Amy-in5rs]

When I tried putting my display the top of screen doesn't want to fully click in for some reason.and when battery fully died I charged it and the screen just keeps flashing white with Apple logo on while plugged in. I purchased the full kit from Amazon and I filled step by step video guide please help I don't want have loose all information on my phone

[@isaacaddis8376]

2:15 why cant i pull out the screen :/

[@rhysb997]

Do u have to remove the screen? Or is that only so u have 2 hands to get the battery out???

[@ScandiTech]

Hello, You do not have to remove the screen. However, if you proceed without removing it, make sure the screen is securely fastened at a 90 degree angle. If the screen slips, the cables that attach to the motherboard will most likely tear! This means you'll need to replace the screen completely. Regards, ScandiTech

[@archammer2]

Got MOST of it working as advertised. But when I turn the phone back on, there are some darker lines down the screen and they seem to be 'dead zones' where it doesn't detect my finger touching it. Any recommendations? I did remove the screen a per the instructions (and for the best, the glue was holding the old batter rather tight!)

[@archammer2]

Nevermind! I re-attached the screen connectors and it seems to be working now!

[@anayajones2611]

I can't get the screen to lift up enough to try and make a gap

[@ScandiTech]

Hi there, You can try softening the screen adhesives by using a hair dryer. Opening up the phone is quite a challenge especially if this is the first time the phone's being opened.

[@donnasandoval5998]

I have a glass screen protector. Will I have to remove it to use the suction to pull up the screen?

[@ScandiTech]

Hello Donna, Glass screen protectors normally come loose from the front assembly when pulling with the suction cup. If you don't want to remove it, I'd suggest using the tweezers to assist with the removal. Insert the tweezers between the front assembly and the metal assembly by the speaker holes and carefully pry the front assembly upwards. We show this in detail in our text/image guide on our website: www.scandi.tech Regards, ScandiTech

[@StanKelvin]

that's so easy. though i did lose one of the internal screws

[@KEEVVY]

Had 6 hours of ussage last night & 12 of standby with my new baterry, the old one even autodrained 20% over night, the only thing that I'm disapointed is apple ho asked 100$ to fix my battery because the phone wasout of warranty.

[@ScandiTech]

Hello Keevvy, If you have bought an iPhone 5 battery from us, we'd be happy to help you troubleshoot the issue. Our batteries are covered by our 12-month warranty which we stand by. I would like to suggest that you contact our support directly and they will be happy to assist you: [e-mail] Regards, ScandiTech

[@stevieroth]

brought new life to an old phone! hoping the new battery will last!

[@MrIsmail7869]

did it last?

[@stevieroth]

it has been a month so far. Phone works well so far. I heard they usually die after a month so im assuming that this is a good one.

[@chylxr]

I have a 5c, the tab broke and I can't pry the battery out after heating it up.

[@ScandiTech]

Hello there, I'm sorry to hear about the adhesive tabs tearing. This is quite common. Apple does not make this easy for us. Prying the battery *slowly* from the left side (not against the motherboard) is really the only option you have left if the tabs break. This can be a difficult task but if you proceed slowly and only pry a little bit at a time, the battery will eventually let loose. Prying out the battery can itself take up to 10 minutes. Once again, move slowly and carefully and only work the battery with dull tools to avoid puncturing it. We show this process from a slightly different angle on our website: www.scandi.tech Good luck! Regards, ScandiTech

[@ConcreteRoseKei]

Well I knew something was up. Neither of the links you gave work. It directs you to Amazon but says those specific pages don't exist. Well I typed in ScandiTech into the search bar and there were only two options which neither INCLUDE the battery, just the tools.

[@SuperCer054Real]

Shit I bought screwdrivers that only opened the LCD screws instead of the battery ones. And also they sent the wrong battery fml

[@Kifariel]

Apparently I have the only iPhone5 on the planet that has a ribbon cable connecting the bottom of the case to the bottom of the faceplate. No clue how to disconnect it. Couldn't replace the battery because I couldn't open the phone up enough, due to this mysterious ribbon cable. According to any number of videos and instruction sheets, this cable does not exist anywhere except in my phone.

[@cole6478]

Thanks!

[@BrandonDs2011]

Iphone wont turn on now. time to get a new phone smh.

[@ScandiTech]

Hello Brandon, If your phone doesn't turn on after a battery replacement there could be a couple of things that went wrong. Some issues are very easy to fix. I'd like to suggest that you contact the company that sold you the battery and I'm sure they will be able to troubleshoot the issue. If you bought the battery from us, you can find our contact details on: www.scandi.tech Regads, ScandiTech

[@tonysGFX247]

how come when i lift the screen their is shit in the way and I can't see the battery. When you do it, it all magically comes off all intact. It's fucking bullshit and now I fucked up my screen.

[@ScandiTech]

Hello there, Sometimes when the glue that's holding the plastic frame to the glass is weakened (this happens every now and then), the plastic frame and the metal plate will not come off of with the glass. If this happens, simply assist with tweezers or a similar object. You'll see that the frame attaches to the back assembly by notches along the back assemblies sides. Simply stick the tweezers in there and carefully lever the frame/metal plate upwards and it will come up with the glass. Regards, ScandiTech

[@TheStandoff015]

I got the same problem

[@bentimmermans7441]

So what is the LCD panel screw order then? Why don't you state it - why let your viewers guess? Not helpful.

[@a.sinclair6293]

You don't really need to remove the screen.

[@harrhysrafiq4740]

everything went well until you told me to remove the screen for f*cks sake

[@ScandiTech]

Hello there, To be fair, we mentioned that both ways are fine but *most* people find it easier to work the phone without the screen. There's always a risk involved with taking devices and gadgets apart. This should not be ignored. The more high-tech a device is, in general, the more troublesome it is to take it apart. Regards, ScandiTech

[@hummarstraful]

These batteries cost about $20 on Amazon, but most repair places will do this including cost of battery for $60. So why bother with this???

[@studiosinger]

Another Virgo Asshole Staples Tech sends these outside at $99 charge in 2019. No one works on these anymore. That’s why

[@bobytrap.j9793]

Bla Bla Bla, I will not buy the tools

[@dreamycalm]

One of the screws doesn't come out to open the phone so I'm screwed lol

[@dreamycalm]

After taking 2 years to remove screws , finally put new battery in, and phone won't turn on, pretty sure I screwed something up lol

[@ScandiTech]

Hello there, In some cases it's enough to charge the battery for 15 minutes after a replacement as some batteries arrive with no charge. If you bought your battery from us, feel free to message our support ([e-mail]) with your order number and we'll help you out. Regards, ScandiTech