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SanDisk Sansa C250 Internal Battery Replacement

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  1. SanDisk Sansa C250 Internal Battery Replacement, Battery Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 SanDisk Sansa C250 Internal Battery Replacement, Battery Cover: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • To remove the back cover, slide the back cover toward the top of the device with your thumb.

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    • Wedge the plastic pry tool under the edge of the battery.

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    • With the plastic pry tool, gently lift up. The battery should lift up and out.

  4. SanDisk Sansa C250 Internal Battery Replacement, Rear Case Cover: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the two black .265" screws at the base of the device.

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    • Near the middle of the device, locate the two plastic arms of the case cover.

    • Using the plastic pry tool, pry up the two arms of the case to free them from the sides.

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    • To remove the rear case cover, slide the rear case cover toward the top of the device with your thumb to release it.

  7. SanDisk Sansa C250 Internal Battery Replacement, Front Case Cover: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Using a Phillips head screwdriver, remove the single 0.327" silver screw on the back of the device. The screw should be exposed from when you removed the rear case cover.

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    • Flip the device over and gently work a plastic pry tool around the base of the front case cover until it loosens.

    • CAUTION: Do not fully remove the front case cover until the next step has been completed or you may damage the ribbon cable attached to the cover. To be safe, only lift the cover high enough to fit the plastic pry tool in the gap.

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    • Starting on the side furthest away from the buttons, gently lift the front case cover open with your fingers.

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    • To release the ribbon cable, use a plastic pry tool to gently pry up on where the ribbon cable attaches to the motherboard.

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    • You can now safely remove the front case cover from the device.

  12. SanDisk Sansa C250 Internal Battery Replacement, Internal Battery: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • CAUTION: If using a fingernail, be careful not to hurt yourself on the connector.

    • Using a spudger or flat tool, lift the battery up and away from the board, taking note of its orientation.

  13. SanDisk Sansa C250 Internal Battery Replacement: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Desolder the connectors on both sides of the battery to remove it.

    • Resolder on a new Panasonic 6Y3 micro cell battery, taking care to orient it correctly as noted in the previous step.

    • Bend the battery back so that it's flat against the board.

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

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