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Introduction |
| This guide demonstrates how to use iFixit's [link|https://www.ifixit.com/News/101356/introducing-ifixits-multitasking-voltclip|VoltClip|new_window=true] to loosen adhesives that use the "electrical debonding-on-demand" technology. [link|https://www.ifixit.com/News/100352/we-hot-wired-the-iphone-16|iPhone 16 and 16 Plus batteries use this type of adhesive|new_window=true]. | | | Electrical debonding-on-demand works by passing low electrical current through the adhesive. A 9–30 volt DC source is connected across the adhesive, and the resulting electrochemical reaction loosens the adhesive bond in minutes. | | ***The VoltClip requires a USB-C Power Delivery (PD) power source***. This can either be the [product|IF145-494|FixHub Portable Power Station|new_window=true], a [product|IF145-542|USB-C PD power brick|new_window=true], or some laptops/smartphones. ''Not all USB-C PD power sources support 12 V'' (the FixHub Portable Power Station does). If the source doesn't support 12 V, the VoltClip will operate at the next lowest voltage—usually 9 V. This voltage is still sufficient to debond the adhesive, —it just takes longer. | | | This guide was written using an iPhone 16. For complete iPhone battery replacement instructions, [[Topic:iPhone|click here|new_window=true]] and find your specific device's repair manual. |
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