iFixit’s VoltClip offers an alternative to buying another disposable 9V battery. | Image: iFixit
Apple recommends removing the iPhone 16’s battery, which is held in place with a new electrically debondable adhesive, by using a 9V battery and some alligator clips. iFixit’s new USB-powered VoltClip is an alternative tool that eliminates the need for a disposable battery, while also potentially speeding up the debonding process.
The VoltClip, available now for $10.95 through iFixit’s online store, features a pair of alligator clips attached to short wires on one end and a 12V DC adapter on the other that converts a barrel connector to a USB-C port.
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iFixit’s USB-C powered VoltClip is now available for $10.95 but doesn’t include a USB power source.
When plugged into a device that supports USB-C…