Apple is increasing battery replacement service charges for out-of-warranty devices • TechCrunch

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Apple is increasing service charges for battery replacements for out-of-warranty iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks starting in March 2023. The price increase ranges from $20 to $50 for different types of devices.

The change was noticed by Reddit users, who pointed out that Apple had quietly mentioned this change on the repair pages for these devices.

“The current out-of-warranty battery service fee will continue through the end of February 2023. Effective March 1, 2023, the out-of-warranty battery service fee will be increased by $20 for all previous iPhone models to the iPhone 14″, the company mentions on the iPhone battery replacement and repair page.

Here’s a quick breakdown of the extra amount you’ll pay for a battery replacement for an out-of-warranty device starting in March:

iPhone 13 and earlier: $20 (total price: $89) iPad Pro 12.9 (5th generation and earlier), iPad Pro 11 (3rd generation and earlier), iPad Pro 10.5, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad mini (6th generation and earlier) and iPad Air (5th generation and earlier): $20 (total price: $99 to $119) All MacBook Air models: $30 (total price: $159) All MacBook Pro models: $50 (total price: $159) 249)

For reference, the iPhone 14 battery replacement price is $99, which is higher than the previous models.

This change is global and local price increases may vary. For example, the UK will charge GBP 20 for an iPhone battery replacement, while France will charge EUR 24.

The increased cost of service will not affect AppleCare or AppleCare+ subscribers or individuals who rely on third-party repair services.

Notably, last April Apple opened up its self-service program for US-based iPhone users, which allows people to get and replace parts without any outside help.

While the increased cost of the battery replacement service isn’t ideal, it will still breathe new life into your device so you don’t have to spend money on a new gadget.

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