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With all that you spent on the “frond end”, why even consider “cheaping out” on the back end?

I’m really surprised at all the baloney that seems to be overtaking the web relative to concern over the EOL (End of Life) of the iPhone battery.  It is just not going to be an issue for the overwhelming majority that have purchased the device.  Why?  I would expect that a large percentage of those that have a current iPhone will not have that device in a year (or two).  They will either have upgraded to the newest iPhone  (if they are still enthralled with it) or will have moved on to another great device.

But for those that still have their iPhone, when (and if) the battery does reach its EOL, unless you are super talented and have the ability to meticulously take apart your precious iPhone, why would you even consider it? So Apple will charge about $85 but you will get a device back that will work, will have a rated battery and some sort of a warranty. But if you decide to be “chinchy”, a $20 do-it-yourself replacement is going to cause you more aggravation than what it is worth and the chances are it will not even come close to the quality of the Apple replacement.

Engadget Mobile reported today about a mysterious Chinese company has stepped in and “created” a “solution” to your problem with its iPhone battery replacement kit. For just $20, which is cheap enough to elicit genuine concern, you get a 1400mAh, 3.7V iPhone battery, some type of screwdriver-like tool, a strange plastic shiv, and an instruction manual (presumably in English, but you never know).

So they say “All you have to do is crack open your $600 phone, de-solder your old battery and solder in the new one” …yeah, I can just imagine the throngs of people doing that!

It’s time to get off of the battery issue … it is a NON-ISSUE!  The battery will last, and it will provide you with more than adequate service for a long time!

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