iphone stored for 4 years. Battery ruined?

samdeman · 29-11-2013 12:30pm #1

i have an iphone 3gs which is still unopened in the box since new, probably 3\4 years since I got it. I wonder if the battery is ok after been left uncharged all this time? if I charge it up will the battery be ok?

Hobbes · 29-11-2013 2:26pm

It the battery was left around 3/4 full when switched off, it can last for quite some time. (Which is what stock in the shop normally is set to).

3-4 years might be pushing the envelope though.

If the battery is faulty it will expand (instead of exploding). So you will know if it's OK or not after the first charge.

samdeman · 29-11-2013 4:30pm

Thanks. Battery was never charged as phone is still in the box unopened!! Would you think it was still ok? Thanks

NetNinja · 29-11-2013 5:32pm

Don't open it. You will probably get a good price for it on ebay. People who collect old iphones & Apple stuff usually like them unopened with the shrinkwrap still untouched.

FourFourRED · 30-11-2013 12:47pm

Fair play to you. I don't think I could go 3 days with an unopened Apple product within my possession never mind 3 years

baktag · 30-11-2013 4:59pm

Aodhagan wrote: »

Fair play to you. I don't think I could go 3 days with an unopened Apple product within my possession never mind 3 years

I just got a 5s today but I'm not alowed to use it until christmas day Mrs ultwen has insisted ! I have cut the the wrapping ant set it up with all my apps,contacts and email accounts and re-boxed it now just have to wait 26 days

Duff · 30-11-2013 5:48pm

ultwen wrote: »

I just got a 5s today but I'm not alowed to use it until christmas day Mrs ultwen has insisted ! I have cut the the wrapping ant set it up with all my apps,contacts and email accounts and re-boxed it now just have to wait 26 days

Ah here!

iphone stored for 4 years. Battery ruined?

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