For a long time, fixing your iPhone without incurring significant costs from Apple seemed like an insurmountable task. However, with the recent implementation of Right to Repair laws in states such as Colorado and Oregon, the latest iPhone models have become somewhat easier to repair without having to visit an Apple store. This shift applies to Apple’s newest product, the iPhone 16e, which was released last month. The device received a preliminary 7/10 rating from iFixit, thanks to features such as a new repair guide for the USB-C port and its easy-release battery adhesive.

The availability of a charging port repair guide is significant and is a feature not offered by other iPhone 16 models. Nevertheless, it’s essential to note that this process is not straightforward. To repair the port, you must first remove the back glass, selfie camera, top earpiece speaker, battery, Taptic Engine, and other components. Following this, you need to lift the logic board to access the port replacement section. Although the process remains complex, the new guide at least provides a clear direction to follow.

The iPhone 16e also offers the same electrically released battery adhesive as its counterpart iPhone 16 models. This replaces the previous stretch-release adhesive, which was not as effective as hoped. Furthermore, the iPhone 16e is the first iPhone to feature Apple’s C1 modem, following a decade of rumored development. iFixit conducted an in-depth examination of the logic board, including running the C1 modem through a CT scanner. The results revealed that there are no traces of Qualcomm technology in the package.