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Use this guide to replace a worn‑out or dead battery in your Polaroid Flip instant camera.
The lithium‑ion battery in your Polaroid Flip camera has a limited lifespan. If your camera dies quickly and doesn't hold a charge, it may be time to replace the battery.
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If you have any film left, take some photos! Then remove the cartridge. Disassembly will expose any leftover film.
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Unplug all cables from your camera.
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Fully close the flash unit at the front of the camera to turn it off.
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Hold down the latch on the left side of the camera and open the film door.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 5.9 mm‑long screw securing the rear shell.
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Slide the bottom shell towards the back of the camera to release the clips securing it.
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Lift and remove the shell.
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Place the shell onto the frame so it hangs over the back about about half an inch (~13 mm), creating a gap near the center of the camera. This allows room for the clips to slide into place.
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Push down on the shell and slide it towards the front of the camera to engage the clips—you should feel them slide into place.
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Insert the flat edge of an opening pick in the seam between the front and top shells, just above the USB‑C port on the right edge.
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Use your pick to pry the top shell away from the front shell.
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Slide your pick around the top right corner to release the clip.
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Rotate your opening pick so the tip is under the top shell (between the two top clips) and leave it inserted to prevent the clip from re‑engaging.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger into the seam near the center of the camera, just to the left of the opening pick.
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Slide the spudger along the seam towards the viewfinder until it stops—this means the spudger is in the correct spot against the clip.
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Push the spudger under the top shell and pry up to release the clip and separate the shells.
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Remove the top shell.
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Press the shell firmly onto the main body so all the clips engage.
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Check around the perimeter of the shell seam and make sure there are no gaps. If there are, firmly press the shells together to engage the clip near the gap.
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To minimize risk, avoid touching the boards, wires, and other exposed components with your fingers or metal tools. Consider wearing rubber gloves if working near the board.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the piece of tape covering the battery connector.
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Gently slide the flat end of a spudger under the battery connector and lift it out of the socket.
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Peel back (or remove) the piece of tape securing the battery cables to the camera.
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Slide the flat end of a spudger completely under the battery and lift to separate the tape, making sure not to push on the white cable under the battery.
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Remove the battery.
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Use a spudger and tweezers to peel up and remove the old piece of foam tape.
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Cut a new piece of foam tape approximately 0.5 x 1.5 inches (1.5 x 4 cm).
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Apply the new piece of tape above (not on) the white ribbon cable, where the old tape was.
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Reconnect the battery by aligning the connector head over its socket and pressing it into place with your finger—you should feel the connector slide into the socket. Don't try to force the connector into place. If it doesn't connect easily, reposition the connector and try again.
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Press the battery into place on the tape to secure it.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order, starting with the battery cable tape step.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order, starting with the battery cable tape step.
For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
