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Introduction |
This guide demonstrates how to use the VoltClip to loosen adhesives that use the "electrical debonding-on-demand" techtechnology. iPhone 16 and 16 Plus batteries use this type of adhesive. | | | Electrical debonding-on-demand works by passing [link|https://www.ifixit.com/News/100352/we-hot-wired-the-iphone-16|low electrical current through the adhesive|new_window=true]. 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. | | | For full battery disassembly instructions, look for the device-specific repair manual. |
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