Battery Replacement: Breathe New Life into Your Device
Nothing is more frustrating than a device that dies halfway through the day or needs to be constantly plugged in. Batteries are consumable parts; they don't last forever. Fortunately, a battery replacement is often the most cost-efficient way to make your electronics feel like new again.
Which products does this apply to?
This article covers devices with a built-in rechargeable battery (usually Lithium-Ion or Lithium-Polymer).
Applicable: Smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, wireless earbuds (like AirPods, Galaxy Buds), Bluetooth speakers, e-readers (Kindle, Kobo), drones, and portable game consoles.
Not applicable: Devices that run directly on mains power (desktop PCs, TVs), or devices that use standard replaceable AA or AAA batteries (like remote controls or older cameras).
What is the definition of a battery replacement?
In a battery replacement, the chemically aged battery is removed from the device and replaced with a new cell with 100% capacity.
In most modern electronics, batteries are no longer just behind a flap, but are glued deep inside the device and connected with delicate connectors. The process therefore requires opening the housing, safely detaching the glue bond, and installing a new battery.
What could be the reasons a battery repair is needed?
Batteries degrade with use. This is a natural chemical process. The main causes are:
Charge Cycles: Every time your battery goes from 100% to 0% (or an equivalent thereof), this counts as one cycle. After 500 to 1000 cycles, most batteries lose their power.
Temperature: Extreme heat (leaving it in the sun) or freezing cold damages the battery chemistry permanently.
Age: Even if you don't use a device, the battery loses capacity over the years.
Defect: A swollen battery (bulging) due to internal gas formation. This is dangerous!
In which case can a battery replacement help?
A new battery is the solution if:
Your device drains very quickly (within a few hours).
The device shuts down at, for example, 20% or 30% charge (especially in the cold).
Performance is sluggish. Many manufacturers (like Apple) slow down the processor if the battery can no longer deliver "peak voltage" to prevent shutdowns.
The screen or back cover is being pushed up (sign of a swollen battery).
When is a battery repair unnecessary?
Sometimes the problem isn't with the battery itself:
Charging Port Problem: If the device doesn't charge at all or the cable doesn't make contact, often the charging connector is dirty or broken, not the battery.
Software 'Drain': If one specific app is slurping up all energy in the background.
Motherboard Damage: (For example, the U2/Tristar chip in iPhones). The device "thinks" it's charging, or drains in standby, but a new battery won't solve this.
Do you need a battery replacement yourself?
Does your phone shut down at the most inconvenient times or is your screen bullying due to a swollen battery? Don't wait too long, because a swollen battery can cause further damage.
Check and compare our independent repairers in our marketplace. They ensure a safe swap and dispose of the old chemical battery in an environmentally friendly way.