A failing battery is one of the most common reasons a perfectly good device starts to feel unreliable. If your phone is dying before the end of the day, your laptop won’t last through a meeting, or your smartwatch is barely making it to lunchtime, the device itself is usually fine — the battery just needs replacing.

At Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair®, we replace batteries across a wide range of devices — not just smartphones. From iPhones and Samsung handsets to tablets, laptops, MacBooks, handheld gaming consoles, and wearables, our Bournemouth technicians carry out professional battery replacements every day, restoring your device’s performance and longevity without the cost of a full replacement.

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We replace batteries in all major smartphone brands including iPhone, Samsung, Google Pixel, Huawei, Honor, Oppo, OnePlus, Lenovo, and Nokia. Whether your handset is the latest flagship or an older model still very much worth keeping, we can source the right battery and carry out the replacement the same day in most cases.

A tablet with a failing battery quickly becomes frustrating — tethered to a charger and unable to be used freely. We replace batteries in iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Huawei MatePad, Lenovo Tab, Amazon Fire, and other Android tablets across a wide range of generations and models.

A laptop that won’t run on battery power alone has limited use. We replace batteries in a wide range of Windows laptops including models from Dell, HP, Lenovo, Asus, Acer, and more. If your laptop battery is swollen, no longer holding charge, or has stopped being recognised by the system entirely, bring it into our Bournemouth store and our technicians will assess it.

MacBook battery replacement requires precision and care — particularly on newer models where the battery is integrated into the device. Our Bournemouth team are experienced with MacBook battery replacements across the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro range, including models with Apple Silicon. See our dedicated MacBook Repair page for more detail.

A Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, or PlayStation Portable with a degraded battery significantly limits the gaming experience. We replace batteries in a range of handheld gaming consoles, restoring proper play sessions away from a power socket. See our Gaming Console Repair page for more detail.

Smartwatches and fitness trackers have small but replaceable batteries. If your Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy Watch, Fitbit, or Garmin device is no longer holding charge as it should, bring it into our Bournemouth store and our technicians will advise on whether a battery replacement is possible for your specific model.

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iPhone battery replacement is one of our most requested services, and there are a few things worth understanding before you book — particularly if you own an iPhone 12 or newer.

We use high-quality premium replacement batteries for iPhone that restore full charging performance and battery capacity. These batteries are reliable, perform well, and represent excellent value. However, due to Apple’s parts pairing technology on iPhone 12 and later models, iOS will display a message in your battery settings stating that the battery is unable to be verified as a genuine Apple battery. This message appears regardless of the quality of the replacement battery and does not affect the battery’s performance, reliability, or charging capability in any way — it is simply iOS flagging that the component is not an Apple-sourced part.

For customers who want their iPhone to remain fully iOS-verified after a battery replacement, we also offer Genuine Apple Service Pack batteries — the same components Apple uses in its own repairs. When a Genuine Apple Service Pack battery is fitted, iOS recognises it as authentic. Battery health reporting is fully accurate, no warning messages appear in your settings, and everything reads as “Genuine” exactly as it would following an Apple repair. Genuine Apple Service Pack batteries are available at a premium over our standard replacement option. Our Bournemouth team will explain both options clearly before any work begins so you can make the right choice for your device and budget.

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For Samsung devices, we exclusively use genuine Samsung batteries in all battery replacements carried out at Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair®. We do not fit third-party or aftermarket batteries in Samsung handsets.

Genuine Samsung batteries ensure the correct capacity, voltage, and safety tolerances for your specific device. They also ensure that Samsung’s own battery management software — including adaptive charging and battery health monitoring — continues to function exactly as intended. When you have a Samsung battery replaced at our Bournemouth store, you can be confident the replacement meets the same specification as the original.

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Not sure whether your battery actually needs replacing? Here are the most common signs we see:

• Your device drains significantly faster than it used to under normal use
• The battery percentage drops suddenly and inconsistently — for example jumping from 40% to 5% without warning
• Your device shuts down unexpectedly before the battery reaches zero
• Your iPhone battery health is showing below 80% in settings
• Your device runs warm even during light use
• The battery has visibly swollen, causing the screen or back panel to lift — bring this in immediately as a swollen battery is a safety concern
• Your device only works when plugged in and won’t run on battery power at all

If any of these apply, bring your device into Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair® and our technicians will run a battery diagnostic to confirm whether a replacement is needed before any work is carried out.

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Battery replacement pricing varies by device type, make, and model, and by choice of parts where applicable — for example standard premium versus Genuine Apple Service Pack for iPhone. We provide a clear upfront quote before any work begins, with no hidden charges. Pop into our Bournemouth store or use our online booking tool for a fast estimate.

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Battery replacement might sound straightforward, but done incorrectly it can cause serious problems — from a poorly calibrated battery that drains inconsistently, to physical damage caused by careless disassembly, to the very real safety risk of a punctured lithium battery. At Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair®, every battery replacement is carried out by a trained technician who understands the specific disassembly requirements of each device.

We are an established repair business with stores across the UK. Our Bournemouth team follow proper procedures on every job — the right tools, the right parts, and the right approach — because a battery replacement done properly should solve the problem completely and last for years.

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All battery replacements carried out at Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair® are covered by our one-year warranty. Warranty cover applies to the battery replacement itself and does not cover physical damage, liquid ingress after the repair, or faults unrelated to the battery. For full warranty terms, visit our warranty page.

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We use genuine Samsung batteries in all Samsung repairs and offer Genuine Apple Service Pack batteries for iPhone customers who want full iOS verification. We are transparent about parts before any work begins.

We replace batteries across smartphones, tablets, laptops, MacBooks, handheld gaming consoles, and wearables — all under one roof at our Bournemouth store.

Battery replacement requires careful disassembly and correct handling of lithium cells. Our Bournemouth team are trained to carry out battery replacements safely and correctly across a wide range of devices.

You’ll receive a clear quote before we start — no hidden fees and no surprises. Where multiple parts options are available, such as standard versus Genuine Apple Service Pack, we’ll explain the difference and let you decide.

Our store is easy to reach from Boscombe, Westbourne, Charminster, and the surrounding area. Walk-ins are welcome, or book ahead online to secure your slot.

Most battery replacements are completed the same day, and many are done within the hour. You won’t be without your device for long.

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Most smartphone battery replacements are completed within one hour at Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair®. Tablet and laptop battery replacements typically take one to two hours. Our team will give you a clear timeframe before any work begins.

If a standard premium replacement battery is fitted to an iPhone 12 or newer, iOS will display a message indicating the battery cannot be verified as genuine. This does not affect the battery’s performance or reliability in any way — it is simply iOS detecting a non-Apple-sourced component. If you want to avoid this message entirely, we offer Genuine Apple Service Pack batteries which are fully recognised by iOS with no warnings.

Yes — for all Samsung devices we exclusively use genuine Samsung batteries. We do not fit aftermarket or third-party batteries in Samsung handsets.

Yes — we replace batteries in tablets, laptops, MacBooks, handheld gaming consoles, and wearables. Bring your device into our Bournemouth store and our team will assess it and advise.

Our technicians can run a battery diagnostic on your device to determine whether the battery genuinely needs replacing or whether the issue lies elsewhere. We will never recommend a battery replacement unless it is actually needed.

All battery replacements carry a one-year warranty. This covers the replacement battery and the work carried out. It does not cover physical damage or liquid ingress after the repair. See our warranty page for the full terms.

A swollen battery is a safety concern and should be addressed promptly. Do not attempt to puncture or compress a swollen battery. Bring your device into Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair® as soon as possible and our technicians will handle it safely.

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Don’t let a failing battery hold you back. Bring your device into Pocket Geek Bournemouth by CrC Repair® and our expert team will have it assessed and back to full performance as quickly as possible. Walk-ins welcome, or book online to secure your preferred slot.