I'm considering a battery replacement for my iPhone 14. I've had it for three years, and the battery capacity is currently at 82%, which has led to noticeable performance issues and poor battery life. I heavily use my phone for work, so this is becoming a problem. I don't have AppleCare+, so I'm wondering if Apple would still replace the battery even though it's above the 80% threshold if I'm paying out of pocket. Has anyone gone through this in Canada?
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The replacement process doesn’t solely depend on AppleCare+. They usually won’t replace batteries above 80% without you asking directly, but it's worth trying to convince them if you're having issues.
You can definitely ask for it, but don’t set your expectations too high. It may vary depending on the store or the technician you speak to.
Apple generally allows battery replacements regardless of the percentage if you're willing to pay out of warranty. For the iPhone 14, the cost should be around $135 CAD. Just tell them you want the battery replaced and you should be good to go!
Wow, $135 CAD? I just got my iPhone 13 Pro battery changed for $89 USD last month with a capacity of 70%. That's a pretty significant difference!