Seasidepeter

My 3GS is a couple of years old. Recently, battery life has reduced
hugely - it won't go a day on a charge under normal use. Seems to have
happened fairly swiftly. I don't have anything running in the background
(to my knowledge :-) ).

Is two years or so generally acceptable battery life?

Jolly Roger

In article <QeudnWc1hcEzmwnTnZ2dnUVZ8gadnZ2d@brightview.co.uk >,
Seasidepeter <seasidepeter@nothere.co.uk> wrote:

> My 3GS is a couple of years old. Recently, battery life has reduced
> hugely - it won't go a day on a charge under normal use. Seems to have
> happened fairly swiftly. I don't have anything running in the background
> (to my knowledge :-) ).
>
> Is two years or so generally acceptable battery life?

Battery life varies greatly depending on many factors such as
manufacture date of the battery, usage, environment, temperature, and so
on. Some will last longer than others. Sounds like it's probably time to
replace yours. Luckily its cheap and fairly easy to do:

<http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing-iPhone-3GS-Battery/1545/1>

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Seasidepeter

On 11/10/2011 13:40, Jolly Roger wrote:
> In article<QeudnWc1hcEzmwnTnZ2dnUVZ8gadnZ2d@brightvie w.co.uk>,
> Seasidepeter<seasidepeter@nothere.co.uk> wrote:
>
>> My 3GS is a couple of years old. Recently, battery life has reduced
>> hugely - it won't go a day on a charge under normal use. Seems to have
>> happened fairly swiftly. I don't have anything running in the background
>> (to my knowledge :-) ).
>>
>> Is two years or so generally acceptable battery life?
>
> Battery life varies greatly depending on many factors such as
> manufacture date of the battery, usage, environment, temperature, and so
> on. Some will last longer than others. Sounds like it's probably time to
> replace yours. Luckily its cheap and fairly easy to do:
>
> <http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing-iPhone-3GS-Battery/1545/1>
>

Thanks for that - here goes....

Jolly Roger

In article <Ssidnb0TUeni0QjTnZ2dnUVZ8iGdnZ2d@brightview.co.uk >,
Seasidepeter <seasidepeter@nothere.co.uk> wrote:

> On 11/10/2011 13:40, Jolly Roger wrote:
> > In article<QeudnWc1hcEzmwnTnZ2dnUVZ8gadnZ2d@brightvie w.co.uk>,
> > Seasidepeter<seasidepeter@nothere.co.uk> wrote:
> >
> >> My 3GS is a couple of years old. Recently, battery life has reduced
> >> hugely - it won't go a day on a charge under normal use. Seems to have
> >> happened fairly swiftly. I don't have anything running in the background
> >> (to my knowledge :-) ).
> >>
> >> Is two years or so generally acceptable battery life?
> >
> > Battery life varies greatly depending on many factors such as
> > manufacture date of the battery, usage, environment, temperature, and so
> > on. Some will last longer than others. Sounds like it's probably time to
> > replace yours. Luckily its cheap and fairly easy to do:
> >
> > <http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing-iPhone-3GS-Battery/1545/1>
>
> Thanks for that - here goes....

Don't mention it. I've actually taken one apart a few times. Just follow
the guide and you should be fine. : )

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salgud

On Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:14:52 +0100, Seasidepeter wrote:

> On 11/10/2011 13:40, Jolly Roger wrote:
>> In article<QeudnWc1hcEzmwnTnZ2dnUVZ8gadnZ2d@brightvie w.co.uk>,
>> Seasidepeter<seasidepeter@nothere.co.uk> wrote:
>>
>>> My 3GS is a couple of years old. Recently, battery life has reduced
>>> hugely - it won't go a day on a charge under normal use. Seems to have
>>> happened fairly swiftly. I don't have anything running in the background
>>> (to my knowledge :-) ).
>>>
>>> Is two years or so generally acceptable battery life?
>>
>> Battery life varies greatly depending on many factors such as
>> manufacture date of the battery, usage, environment, temperature, and so
>> on. Some will last longer than others. Sounds like it's probably time to
>> replace yours. Luckily its cheap and fairly easy to do:
>>
>> <http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing-iPhone-3GS-Battery/1545/1>
>>
>
> Thanks for that - here goes....

Hope you don't spend any money on those silly "tools" they're peddling.

Seasidepeter

On 12/10/2011 15:06, salgud wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:14:52 +0100, Seasidepeter wrote:
>
>> On 11/10/2011 13:40, Jolly Roger wrote:
>>> In article<QeudnWc1hcEzmwnTnZ2dnUVZ8gadnZ2d@brightvie w.co.uk>,
>>> Seasidepeter<seasidepeter@nothere.co.uk> wrote:
>>>
>>>> My 3GS is a couple of years old. Recently, battery life has reduced
>>>> hugely - it won't go a day on a charge under normal use. Seems to have
>>>> happened fairly swiftly. I don't have anything running in the background
>>>> (to my knowledge :-) ).
>>>>
>>>> Is two years or so generally acceptable battery life?
>>>
>>> Battery life varies greatly depending on many factors such as
>>> manufacture date of the battery, usage, environment, temperature, and so
>>> on. Some will last longer than others. Sounds like it's probably time to
>>> replace yours. Luckily its cheap and fairly easy to do:
>>>
>>> <http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing-iPhone-3GS-Battery/1545/1>
>>>
>>
>> Thanks for that - here goes....
>
> Hope you don't spend any money on those silly "tools" they're peddling.

Now he tells me :-)

I just did...mind you, however lame, they have to be at least a marginal
improvement on the monkey wrench I have in my toolbox.

Your Name

In article <kga5g5fdaufy.c9adbcsgdrqd.dlg@40tude.net>, salgud
<spamboy6547@comcast.net> wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:14:52 +0100, Seasidepeter wrote:
> > On 11/10/2011 13:40, Jolly Roger wrote:
> >> In article<QeudnWc1hcEzmwnTnZ2dnUVZ8gadnZ2d@brightvie w.co.uk>,
> >> Seasidepeter<seasidepeter@nothere.co.uk> wrote:
> >>
> >>> My 3GS is a couple of years old. Recently, battery life has reduced
> >>> hugely - it won't go a day on a charge under normal use. Seems to have
> >>> happened fairly swiftly. I don't have anything running in the background
> >>> (to my knowledge :-) ).
> >>>
> >>> Is two years or so generally acceptable battery life?
> >>
> >> Battery life varies greatly depending on many factors such as
> >> manufacture date of the battery, usage, environment, temperature, and so
> >> on. Some will last longer than others. Sounds like it's probably time to
> >> replace yours. Luckily its cheap and fairly easy to do:
> >>
> >> <http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing-iPhone-3GS-Battery/1545/1>
> >
> > Thanks for that - here goes....
>
> Hope you don't spend any money on those silly "tools" they're peddling.

Some, if not all, replacement battery kits come with free tools for
opening up the iPhone, iPod, etc. They probably better than shoving a
screwdriver down the edge and scratching the case. :-)

Jolly Roger

In article <kga5g5fdaufy.c9adbcsgdrqd.dlg@40tude.net>,
salgud <spamboy6547@comcast.net> wrote:

> On Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:14:52 +0100, Seasidepeter wrote:
>
> > On 11/10/2011 13:40, Jolly Roger wrote:
> >> In article<QeudnWc1hcEzmwnTnZ2dnUVZ8gadnZ2d@brightvie w.co.uk>,
> >> Seasidepeter<seasidepeter@nothere.co.uk> wrote:
> >>
> >>> My 3GS is a couple of years old. Recently, battery life has reduced
> >>> hugely - it won't go a day on a charge under normal use. Seems to have
> >>> happened fairly swiftly. I don't have anything running in the background
> >>> (to my knowledge :-) ).
> >>>
> >>> Is two years or so generally acceptable battery life?
> >>
> >> Battery life varies greatly depending on many factors such as
> >> manufacture date of the battery, usage, environment, temperature, and so
> >> on. Some will last longer than others. Sounds like it's probably time to
> >> replace yours. Luckily its cheap and fairly easy to do:
> >>
> >> <http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing-iPhone-3GS-Battery/1545/1>
> >>
> >
> > Thanks for that - here goes....
>
> Hope you don't spend any money on those silly "tools" they're peddling.

The tools are fine for their intended use.

The spudger is an extremely useful tool. I have a set of metal spudgers
and a couple plastic ones, and wouldn't dream of taking apart small
electronic devices without them.

The screwdriver, suction cup, and other tools may or may not be useful,
depending on who you are and what you happen to have available.

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Jolly Roger

In article <rrednb4B8OfOIAjTnZ2dnUVZ8mSdnZ2d@brightview.co.uk >,
Seasidepeter <seasidepeter@nothere.co.uk> wrote:

> On 12/10/2011 15:06, salgud wrote:
> > On Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:14:52 +0100, Seasidepeter wrote:
> >
> >> On 11/10/2011 13:40, Jolly Roger wrote:
> >>> In article<QeudnWc1hcEzmwnTnZ2dnUVZ8gadnZ2d@brightvie w.co.uk>,
> >>> Seasidepeter<seasidepeter@nothere.co.uk> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> My 3GS is a couple of years old. Recently, battery life has reduced
> >>>> hugely - it won't go a day on a charge under normal use. Seems to have
> >>>> happened fairly swiftly. I don't have anything running in the background
> >>>> (to my knowledge :-) ).
> >>>>
> >>>> Is two years or so generally acceptable battery life?
> >>>
> >>> Battery life varies greatly depending on many factors such as
> >>> manufacture date of the battery, usage, environment, temperature, and so
> >>> on. Some will last longer than others. Sounds like it's probably time to
> >>> replace yours. Luckily its cheap and fairly easy to do:
> >>>
> >>> <http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Installing-iPhone-3GS-Battery/1545/1>
> >>>
> >>
> >> Thanks for that - here goes....
> >
> > Hope you don't spend any money on those silly "tools" they're peddling.
>
> Now he tells me :-)
>
> I just did...mind you, however lame, they have to be at least a marginal
> improvement on the monkey wrench I have in my toolbox.

They aren't lame. No worries. : )

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