Due to its unibody finish and lack of a removable back cover, many presume that changing / replacing an iPhone 5′s battery is difficult. While this, to some degree, is true when comparing to, say, a Samsung Galaxy S4, a new video by iFixit proves that not only is it relatively easy to do with the right tools and a little patience, but it’s also relatively cheap. You can check out the video walkthrough right after the jump!

Whenever an iPhone’s battery begins to deteriorate, it’s amazing how many people I’ve encountered simply write it off as over the hill, and rather than even considering purchasing a new one and installing it themselves, simply and go out and buy a whole new device. With that said, it’s annoying that the iPhone 5, like each Cupertino smartphone before it, can only be accessed with a screwdriver, and since this is a warranty-voiding procedure, it’s unsurprising many are off-put, particularly those with scant tech knowledge.

However, famed iOS device repairs company iFixit has uploaded a video clip to YouTube in which it demonstrates just how simple it can be to replace your device’s battery and rejuvenate a device which you may otherwise have thrown out. It’s an unfortunate inevitability that the battery retention will decrease over time, but if you were to watch the video and take on a few simple pointers, you could save yourself quite a bit of money paying for repairs or worse, purchasing a new handset.

Of course, if you’re still under Apple’s warranty, you’ll be able to get your faulty or spent

Even if you are covered by a form of warranty, this method is quicker, and if you just so happen to be running a jailbreak on your device (something which would doubtlessly void your warranty with Apple), then the DIY approach could well be your guardian angel.

Check the video embedded below, and be sure to leave your comments via the usual mediums