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This repair requires a size 0 Phillips head screwdriver and a plastic opening tool. If you think that you are having an issue with your battery, but are not sure, follow this guide to access the battery for troubleshooting purposes. In addition, if you have determined that there is a problem with the battery and you have obtained a replacement, you can use this guide to replace the battery as well.
Removing the battery may be a necessary prerequisite for performing replacement of a different part of the device as well. In this case, this guide can also be useful for learning how to perform this first step.
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Make sure that the device is turned off and that all external devices are removed.
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Flip the device over so that the back plate is facing upwards.
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Using a small (size 0) Phillips head screwdriver, remove the twelve 5.5 mm external Phillips head screws that connect the back plate to the device.
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Using the plastic opening tool, gently pry off the back plate from the device.
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Move the ribbon cable so that it is no longer on top of the battery.
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Using a small (size 0) Phillips head screwdriver, remove the three 3.5 mm Phillips head internal screws that hold the battery in place.
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Lift up the battery and remove it from the slot as shown.
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Use the plastic opening tool to disconnect the battery cable.
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Lift up the battery and remove it from the device.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.