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This guide will show you how to replace a battery that no longer works. This is a common problem with any electronic device and is an easy fix. Just remember to turn the power off before you begin, and to be gentle with the battery. A damaged battery could catch on fire or explode.
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Remove the 4 rubber screw plugs using a spudger.
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Remove the four 4.8mm mounting screws using a PH00 screwdriver.
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Starting at one corner, gently pry the back panel assembly from the screen assembly using two plastic opening tools.
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Slide the opening tools around the perimeter of the device to separate the back panel assembly from the screen assembly.
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Gently lift the screen assembly away from the back cover assembly.
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Disconnect the two ribbon connectors by flipping the gray tabs up with a fingernail or a spudger.
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Remove the ribbon cables.
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Desolder the red(+) and black(-) wires connecting the battery to the motherboard using a soldering iron and tweezers to hold the wire.
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Carefully pry the battery away from the back panel using the nylon or metal spudger.
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Gently remove the battery from the back panel.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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