04/21/2026
Sad to say this. The iPhone 13 series is on the chopping block. I’ve had to repair 5+ in the last week.
What’s the reason? The battery is puffing up and hurting the OLED, so it’s no longer just a battery replacement, it’s causing more damage.
This isn’t a “hold out” situation IF this follows: go to settings and hit battery, if the battery says service click it. If it’s below 80 maximum capacity it’s starting its quick downfall..
My suggestion. Is two different routes.
First option: If you want a new phone get one now before you lose the trade in value and bigger companies don’t accept phones with battery damage.
Second option: replace and upgrade your battery. (You can trade in later still!)
iPhone 13: $45 battery (and shipping) and $65 labor
iPhone 13 mini: $38 battery (and shipping) and $65 labor
iPhone 13 Pro: $50 battery (and shipping) and $65 labor
iPhone 13 Pro Max $55 battery (and shipping) and $65 labor.
iPhones lower are also on that chopping block but they have been on that block for a bit.