The iphone Air is very thin and ultimately easy to repair. iFixit, a website that helps people repair all kinds of electronic devices, tested and reviewed the iphone air. “Respectable” 7 out of 10 for repairability.
“apple has shown that thinness doesn’t necessarily mean irreversible,” iFixit noted during the field test. “Compromises with layout and design allow for repairs. In addition accessible, no less. There are still limitations, but the design shows that good engineering can in practice extend the life of even the thinnest devices.
The iPhone Air’s battery life may not be as long as its thicker iPhone sibling (although it’s better than expected), but it’s also the easiest battery to replace. To make the air so thin, no other parts, especially the motherboard, overlap the battery. This makes it easier to access the battery.
As iFixit explains, you can access the battery through the back glass thanks to Apple’s “dual input design.” Then, after the back cover is removed, you can remove and remove the battery without having to remove it.
iFixit also notes that the iPhone Air’s battery is the same one used in Apple’s magsafe battery.
iFixit says that 80% of How is repairability assessed? It is based on the ease of replacing the major parts that are most likely to fail.
Another problem iPhone customers face is a USB-C charging port that collects lint, dust, and dirt over time and sometimes prevents charging cables from working. According to iFixit, the iPhone Air connector is “quite modular,” meaning it can be replaced if necessary, albeit after a fairly lengthy but “doable” process.
According to iFiixit, Apple does not perform USB-C repairs or sell replacement ports for iPhones, but replacement parts are available from other sources.