Phone Repair

When to Replace
Your Phone Battery

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If your phone dies by mid-afternoon or shuts off when it is cold, the battery, not the phone, is usually the problem. The good news: it is one of the cheapest, fastest fixes we do.

Check your battery health

On iPhone: Settings → Battery → Battery Health & Charging. Below about 80% maximum capacity, you will notice the difference. Android varies, but apps and diagnostics can show the same thing.

Signs it is time

  • Drains fast or dies well before bedtime
  • Shuts down even with charge left
  • Gets hot, or the back is bulging (stop using it, that is unsafe)

A fresh battery vs. a new phone

A battery replacement is a fraction of the cost of a new phone and can add a couple of years of life. We will check your battery health reading and quote it before any work.

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