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First, you will have to refer to the back plate replacement guide. To replace the battery, be prepared to desolder two wires.
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            With the device face down, slide the charging port cover off on the left side of device. 
 
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            Remove the 2.9 mm screw from the charging port using a Phillips #000 screwdriver. 
 
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            To pry the back plate off, use the plastic opening tool between the back plate and front plate; start at the headphone jack. 
 
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            Move around the device with the plastic opening tool, pushing down to release the back plate from clips. 
 
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            Once you’ve moved around the whole device with the plastic opening tool, the back plate will completely release from the rest of the device. 
 
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            The battery rests flat on the inside surface of the tablet. It is a rectangular shape and has blue and yellow tape. 
 
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            Two wires, one red and one black, which run from the motherboard to the battery, need to be desoldered from the motherboard. 
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            Review how to solder here. 
 
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            Work the soldering gun on the red wire where it is connected to the motherboard. It should release from the motherboard. 
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            Work the soldering gun on the black wire where it is connected to the motherboard. It will release from the motherboard. 
 
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            Once both wires have been desoldered, remove the battery 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.
