iPhone 5s, 5c & 5 Battery Replacement in Glendale

iPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 dying by mid-afternoon, shutting off with charge left, or showing a Service message under Battery Health? Pro iPhone Repair replaces iPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 batteries in downtown Glendale while you wait. Premium aftermarket cells start at $39, most swaps take about 30 minutes, and every one starts with a free battery diagnostic and ends with a limited lifetime warranty.

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iPhone 5s, 5c & 5 Battery Replacement in Glendale
  • Same-day, ~30 miniPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 batteries stocked on East Broadway, replaced while you wait.
  • Free diagnostic firstCapacity, cycle count, and a swelling check before you pay anything.
  • Tested premium cellsCapacity-tested premium aftermarket cells, rated at or above original.
  • Limited lifetime warrantyParts and labor, backed by a storefront you can walk back into.

iPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 battery replacement cost in Glendale

Every model in this group is priced below. The price includes the diagnostic, the battery, installation, a fresh adhesive seal, and the warranty. There's no separate labor charge. Apple's column is its published out-of-warranty battery service price at the time of writing, for comparison; "Not serviced" means Apple has retired the model.

Model Premium aftermarket Apple Store
iPhone 5S1,560 mAh original cell $49 Not serviced Book 5S
iPhone 5C1,510 mAh original cell $39 Not serviced Book 5C
iPhone 51,440 mAh original cell $39 Not serviced Book 5

Prices pulled from our booking system on September 24, 2026. Booking online shows the live price for your exact model and locks it in.

Why the iPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 battery wears out

These phones launched in 2012 and 2013, which makes the original cells about thirteen years old. Lithium-ion batteries lose capacity with every charge cycle no matter how carefully you treat them, and Apple rates them for 80% capacity at around 500 full cycles on this generation. Apple considers the iPhone 5, 5c, and 5s obsolete and won't touch them, but we still keep batteries on the shelf. Most of the 5-series phones we see are collector pieces, dedicated iPod-style music players, or a grandparent's phone that simply works. A 5-series battery this old is usually swollen or completely flat. If the screen has started lifting at the edge, stop charging it and bring it in.

Drains fast

Full in the morning, red by mid-afternoon. A worn cell can't hold what it used to and no setting brings that capacity back.

Shuts off with charge left

Dies at 20 or 30%, restarts in the cold, or reboots under load. That's voltage sag from an aged battery, and it's the most common complaint we see.

Service message or under 80%

Settings › Battery › Battery Health shows Maximum Capacity under 80% or a Service line. iOS may also throttle peak performance until the cell is replaced.

Swollen battery

Screen lifting at an edge or the back no longer sitting flat. Stop charging it and bring it in; we remove swollen cells safely and recycle them.

What the iPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 battery replacement includes

  • 1Free battery diagnosticMaximum capacity, cycle count, manufacture date, and a physical check for swelling. If the battery isn't the problem, we'll say so.
  • 2Safe removal of the old cellPhone powered down, adhesive released properly, no prying on a swollen battery. The old cell goes to certified recycling.
  • 3Capacity-tested premium aftermarket cellRated at or above original capacity and tested before it goes in.
  • 4New adhesive and a proper resealFresh adhesive and a new display seal so the phone closes flat and stays that way.
  • 5Charge, load, and health checkWe confirm the new cell charges normally, reports correctly, and holds voltage under load before you leave.
Technician lifting a worn iPhone battery out for replacement at Pro iPhone Repair GlendaleTechnician seating a new iPhone battery with fresh adhesive stripsiPhone showing an almost empty red battery icon next to an unplugged charging cable

iPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 battery replacement in Glendale: where and when

We're at 225 E Broadway, Suite 102D, inside the Hollywood Production Center in downtown Glendale, a short walk from Brand Boulevard, the Americana at Brand, and the Glendale Galleria. Walk in Monday to Friday 10 AM to 6 PM or Saturday 11 AM to 4 PM, or book online and the battery will be waiting. Not sure the battery is the problem? Start with a free iPhone battery check. Serving Glendale, Burbank, Pasadena, La Cañada Flintridge, and the rest of the 818, with mail-in available across Los Angeles.

iPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 battery replacement FAQs

How much does an iPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 battery replacement cost in Glendale?

$39 to $49 for a premium aftermarket battery on the iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C, and iPhone 5. Genuine Apple OEM cells aren't available for these models, so we install a capacity-tested premium aftermarket cell. Every price includes the free diagnostic, installation, new adhesive, and our limited lifetime warranty. Apple no longer services these models at all.

How long does an iPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 battery replacement take?

About 30 minutes while you wait. iPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 batteries are stocked in our downtown Glendale shop, so a walk-in is usually finished the same visit. Booking online reserves the cell for your exact model.

Is it worth replacing the battery in an iPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 in 2026?

Usually, yes, if the phone does what you need. The iPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 launched in 2012 and 2013 and a $39 battery is a fraction of the cost of replacing it. It stops making sense when the screen is also cracked, the phone has water damage, or you need the newest iOS features these models no longer get.

What battery health should an iPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 have before replacing it?

Under 80% Maximum Capacity is Apple's own threshold, and at that point iOS shows a Service message and may throttle peak performance. A 5-series battery this old is usually swollen or completely flat. If the screen has started lifting at the edge, stop charging it and bring it in. If you're not sure, our battery diagnostic is free and takes five minutes.

Should I take my iPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 to Apple or to you?

Apple doesn't service these models anymore, so an independent shop is the only route. We keep iPhone 5s, 5c, and 5 batteries in stock and replace them while you wait. Either way you keep your data and get a limited lifetime warranty here.

Will I lose my data or my photos?

No. A battery replacement never touches storage. We still recommend an iCloud or computer backup before any repair, the same as we'd say for any service.

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iPhone 5s battery dying? Book online.

Pick your exact model, pick a time. It takes about a minute, and the battery will be waiting when you walk in.

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