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Dell Streak 7 Battery Replacement

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Use this guide to replace the battery in the Dell Streak 7. This guide will show the steps required to replace the battery in the tablet.

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  1. Dell Streak 7 Battery Replacement, Front Panel Assembly: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Insert the spudger under the capacitive button panel, and slide the spudger all the way around.

    • You will want to heat up the screen edges with the iOpener to help facilitate removal.

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    • Remove the button cover by lifting the cover away from the tablet.

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    • Using the Torx screwdriver, remove the 4mm screws.

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    • With the Torx screwdriver, remove the two 5mm screws.

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    • Using the spudger, insert it under the black side panel. Slide the spudger all the way around until the cover piece comes off.

    • With the Torx screwdriver, remove the two 4mm screws.

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    • Use the spudger to go along the edges of the device and pop out the latches securing the display to the case.

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    • Ribbon cables are very sensitive and prone to breaking

    • Disconnect the ribbon cables by unlocking the connector and pulling the cable out slowly.

    • Make sure all the cables are unplugged before opening the device completely. Failure to do so might lead to broken or torn cables.

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  9. Dell Streak 7 Battery Replacement, Headphone Jack: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Using the spudger, disconnect the ribbon cable by lifting up on the connector.

    • Ribbon cables are fragile and easily broken.

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    • Pull the headphone jack up, away from the case.

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  11. Dell Streak 7 Battery Replacement, GSM Module: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Dell Streak 7 Battery Replacement, GSM Module: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0

    • With the spudger, disconnect the antenna cable located on the module.

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    • Using tweezers, remove the tape connected to the GSM module.

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    • Remove the two 3mm screws securing the GSM module. Use the Torx screwdriver.

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    • Disconnect the GSM module by lifting the module up, out of the case.

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  15. Dell Streak 7 Battery Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dell Streak 7 Battery Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Dell Streak 7 Battery Replacement, Motherboard: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Using the spudger, disconnect the front camera by lifting up on the connector.

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    • Using the Torx screwdriver, remove the six 3mm screws .

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    • Lift up the metal cover.

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    • Use the spudger to lift the vibration motor out of the case.

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  19. Dell Streak 7 Battery Replacement: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Pull out the motherboard and the battery.

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    • Use the spudger to lift up and detach the cable connecting the battery to the motherboard.

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

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