The traditional teardown by repair site iFixit has given the iPhone 16 lineup the highest repairability score of any previous iPhone, thanks to three key changes in the design and internals that make it easier to access components.

Following today's launch of the new iPhone 16 models, Apple has shared repair manuals for the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16

As noted on Tuesday, Apple quietly took steps to improve the iPhone 16’s repairability. In addition to adding new items to the list of repairable components, the company introduced a clever new method for removing the phone’s battery. On Friday, Apple published step-by-step instructions for swapping out the new handset’s battery.

Apple has posted a guide covering what tools you need to replace the iPhone 16 battery, and a list of other items needed to conduct wider repairs.

In light of these three key design changes, iFixit granted the iPhone 16 lineup a repairability score of seven out of 10. By comparison, the iPhone 15 series received a score of four out of 10. This puts the iPhone 16 on par with the iPhone 14, which also got a seven out of 10 repairability score.

The most interesting of the bunch is a new adhesive design that can be loosened by applying low voltage from a 9-volt battery.

Apple has released new updates on iPhone 16 repairability and addressed parts compatibility, ease of access and more.

Apple has published full repair manuals for the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16 Plus, the iPhone 16 Pro, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

A low bar, for sure, but a move in the right direction Apple's latest iPhone has arrived, and the teardown crew at iFixit has wasted no time in pulling apart an iPhone 16 and found its