Introduction

In cases where the battery is not charging or the device isn’t powering on, this guide will help you replace the battery to fix these issues.

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    • Power off your device before beginning the battery replacement (hold the button with the red marker until the device prompts you to power it off, then tap "Power Off").

    • Be wary of the front screen and SIM Card while tearing down the device.

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    • Put on an Anti-Static Wrist Strap to prevent damage to sensitive electrical components (optional).

    • To separate the frame from the cover, pry between the screen and the cover using a plastic prying tool.

    • Begin at the top left of the device to avoid damaging the motherboard and work your way around the perimeter of the screen.

    • When you pry your device open, be wary of the volume rockers, motherboard, and camera. These components are delicate and can be sensitive to static electricity.

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    • Disconnect the battery connector by prying it upwards (blue marker).

    • Remove the ribbon cable by prying it upwards (red marker).

    • Do not bend the cable or connector as they are fragile.

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    • There is a light adhesive holding the battery in the frame of the device. Gently pry the bottom the battery using a plastic pry tool.

    • Be careful not to bend the battery as this may damage it.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Fadi Bitar

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3 comments

This tells me how to take out the battery. Any little tricks I need to know to put in a new one?

John -

This is how I remove the battery. Any tricks to installing a new one?

John -

No trick, follow instruction in reverse substituting the new battery and you’ll be golden.

Michael Barreto -