iFixit has successfully dissected the iPhone 16, with a key breakthrough that they believe will facilitate easier iPhone repairs. This involves replacing the adhesive battery strip with a low-voltage electrically removable adhesive, as revealed in documents released earlier by Apple.
In a video demonstration conducted by iFixit, it was discovered that attaching the electrical terminals near the battery adhesive strip takes approximately 90 seconds, allowing for easy removal of the battery. This method proves to be more convenient than using the previously utilized 4 adhesive strips, which could potentially damage the battery or pose a fire hazard.
The new battery removal technique is applicable only to the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models. The Pro version still retains the traditional adhesive strip method, but Apple is expected to transition to electrically removeable adhesive in the next iteration.
With the improved battery extraction process, iFixit has rated the repairability of the iPhone 16 at 7 out of 10, without taking into consideration the use of external parts, which will require further testing.
Source: iFixit
TLDR: iFixit successfully dismantled the iPhone 16, introducing a new electrically removable adhesive for easier battery removal, leading to a repairability rating of 7 out of 10.
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