Replacing Apple batteries costs more
The measure was communicated by the Apple group since January 2023. Having your battery replaced regardless of the device with the apple logo costs more since the switch to the new prices. The increase amounts to 30% and is applied to all battery change prices. The reasons for this price increase remain unknown, the group having issued no justification for this price increase, effective as of March 1, 2023.
The only communication provided by the Apple group on its networks is to explain that “ current out-of-warranty battery service charges will apply until the end of February 2023. Effective March 1, 2023, out-of-warranty battery service charges will increase by $24 for all iPhone models prior to iPhone 14 ».
the AppleCare+ contract takes into account the costs of replacing the battery and that the price increase does not apply to subscribers of this service.
The new battery change prices
A single Apple device will retain the same price. This is the iPhone 14. The price is already 119 euros, much more than the other models due to its recent release. Regarding the iPhone 11,12,13 and X, the amount of the invoice changes and rises from 75 euros to 99 euros, or 24 euros more. Less recent mobiles are also rising, but less with a battery change price of 79 euros, compared to 55 euros in previous months.
Tablets and MacBooks are also increasing. The MacBook Air, if it is necessary to change the battery, requires paying 185 euros, an increase of 36 euros. 40 euros more expensive, this is the new price for iPads, i.e. a total amount of 149 euros. This is the case for the iPad pro 12.9 inches, 10.5 inches, 9.7 inches, 11 inches, the iPad mini and the iPad air.
Battery replacements will, as usual, only be not achievable in a non-approved repair shop. Only the official store counts, which is not a surprise at Apple.