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Remove IBM WorkPad c3 Battery

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  1. Remove IBM WorkPad c3 Battery, Back Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Remove IBM WorkPad c3 Battery, Back Case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Turn the device over so that the screen is facing down.

    • In the next step the device will be heated, so the screen must be turned over to prevent heat damage to the LCD/Digitizer.

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    • Using a hair dryer, slowly heat the edges of the WorkPad.

    • Spend at least one minute heating each side of the device. This will melt the glue holding the case together, and allow it to be removed.

    • Be sure not to touch the device directly after heating as it will be extremely hot. Use a towel or oven mitt to grab it.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry the back case from the WorkPad.

    • If the rear cover is not coming off very easily, you probably need to reheat the case in order to sufficiently melt the glue.

  4. Remove IBM WorkPad c3 Battery, Battery: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the yellow tape that is covering the battery connector

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    • Using the tweezers, carefully disconnect the battery cable from the port

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    • Using the plastic opening tools, lift the battery out of the case

    • The battery is secured with adhesive and it will take some effort to remove

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

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