How To: Replace the Battery in your iPhone SE

If your phone battery is giving you trouble, you are in luck because today, we are going to show you how to replace the battery in your iPhone SE.

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[danielrcibz]

You shoud do a video showing how to close it again. Removing the screen is hard but puting it back is a nightmare.

[stijnhelmonds]

Yay, Gwen is back. Good video by the way!

[wdiprod]

I've replaced a couple iPhone batteries with the adhesive. Not sure why they show you pulling the adhesive around the edges of the phone. I followed this on my first attempt and the adhesive broke and it was very difficult to pry the battery out. Don't do that if you can avoid it. I did cut the adhesive strips in the middle like they shown, but then just pull straight out slowly not letting the adhesive get caught on the close by pieces and don't let it tangle. Go slow and that seemed to work much better. Just pull straight out, not trying to wrap around the edges. A couple other things I learned was before adhering the new battery in do a couple dry runs with the new battery adhesive protector still on. The little battery clip that connects to the iPhone doesn't always line up just right. I found it easier to attach the battery connector to the iPhone first, then place the battery in place making sure to get it close to the top of the iPhone and pushed into the center away from the outer edge as much as possible.

[erikloeffen]

The kit I bought to do this had me a little suspicious at first. I mean, €34, - for battery, tools, AND shipping? This can't be good. But it is! Quality tools! Plus extra screws! Helpful video! Nice smelling adhesives! What did we do to deserve your service?

[wholesystems]

"IF you were able to remove the battery strip successfully.." LOL. that's the crux right there! Almost broke my battery in pieces trying to mine them out after they broke.. difficult move, but made it. Thanks for the video!

[wsegen]

wow. you are so clear and practical!!

[tet]

I could repair my battery by my self !! Thank you so much!!

[adf]

I've just replaced one battery in iPhone SE :D

Thanks for the tutorial.

[TheZMDX]

Easy to follow guide, removing the adhesive was a huge pain though.

[chibikawaiichris]

Ever had the battery flap for the adhesive installed backwards? We did. Made for a fun disassembly.

[billiebobbienorton]

🚩WARNING - MAKE SURE YOU PUT E A C H OF THE SCREWS BACK IN THE EXACT HOLE THAT IT WAS REMOVED FROM ! ! ! Otherwise you will damage the circuit board. Ask me how I know ! ! ! ! ! ‼
Recommend you make a diagram of the inside of the phone and lay each piece/screw your remove on it exactly how you removed it!

[Lycius]

Great easy to follow guide. Just replaced my wife’s battery without any issues.

[BR-lopi]

What’s the purpose of removing the display? It doesn’t look like it overlaps any part of the battery.

[YoanArnaudov]

Well....I just broke my phone..when on the step when I pulled the screen, it was kind of stuck, so maybe I've applied a little more force than needed and when the phone opened, the touchID cable snapped.. Just be careful lifting the screen.

[markb]

What do i do if the adhesive strips are snapped? Pls help nyone

[homiefromfl]

My battery's adhesive strips didn't have the fold out glued to the front of the battery, rather it was folded just underneath the bottom edge of the battery. I didn't realize this and it was only after I carefully trying to pry the battery out that I realized that fold out tab was for the battery, and not another part of the phone.

At least I finally got the old battery out and replaced it with your part. It's working well so far!

[jheighten]

Yes I messed up. I mixed 3 of the screws for the metal bracket. I know where one goes. They are not color coded. Any help please.?

[lyndellmartin]

Should not make it look so easy. It is VERY difficult. I'm still trying to get my connections back on and I've been at if for a LONG time.

[neamad]

My adhesive pull tab was folded underneath the battery. I had to actually bend the corner of the battery to see it (very dangerous!) and then was able to unfold it back out and pull it. Clearly Apple doesn't want us changing the batteries ourselves.

[coleleiker]

The second cable when you are taking the screen off became unattached and fell out. Anyone know if it is salvageable?