iFixit published information about the iPhone 16's repairability, giving it a 'provisional' repairability score, as it does for many devices. What stands out in this report is the demonstration of a unique adhesive used to seat its battery.
The adhesive can be debonded by 'hotwiring' a 9V battery to the device, giving a more controlled way of replacing batteries when needed. The application is enormous as it allows technicians to debond glue from any device with this application by using a small amount of current, with the iPhone 16 being the first to use such adhesives.
