Updated
Updated · ZDNet · Jun 29
Apple Replaces iPhone 14 Pro Battery for $99, Restoring Capacity From 72% to 100%
Updated
Updated · ZDNet · Jun 29

Apple Replaces iPhone 14 Pro Battery for $99, Restoring Capacity From 72% to 100%

1 articles · Updated · ZDNet · Jun 29

Summary

  • $99 at an Apple Store restored an iPhone 14 Pro battery from 72% health to 100%, with the full replacement completed in under two hours.
  • Apple's Battery Health & Charging tool had flagged the battery as significantly degraded after about three years of use, explaining the phone's rapid drain and poor charge retention.
  • The repair was booked through the iPhone's Settings app, and store staff ran diagnostics before confirming the battery could be replaced the same day.
  • The owner said the fix removed the need to upgrade for battery reasons alone, potentially avoiding a more than $1,000 purchase of a new iPhone.

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