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| Use this guide to replace the worn-out battery in your Samsung Galaxy Note8. | | '''Before disassembling your phoneNote8, discharge the battery below 25%. The''' A charged battery can catch fire and/or explode if accidentally punctured, but the chances of that happening are much lower if discharged.''' | | | If your battery is swollen, [[What to do with a swollen battery|take appropriate precautions|new_window=true]]. '''Do not heat your phone'''. If needed, you can use a dropper or syringe to inject isopropyl alcohol (90+%) around the edges of the back cover to weaken the adhesive. Swollen batteries can be very dangerous, so wear eye protection and exercise due caution, or take it to a professional if you're not sure how to proceed. | | Opening the Samsung Galaxy Note8 will '''damage the waterproof sealing''' on the device. If you do not replace the adhesive seals, your phone will '''function normally''', but will '''looselose its water-protection'''. | | This guide involves removing the rear glass cover,; you will need replacement adhesive to reattach the back cover to the phonewhen you’re done. |
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| '''If possible''', turn on your phone and '''test your repair''' before installing new adhesive and resealing the phone. | | | '''Secure the new battery''' with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape. In order to position it correctly, apply the new adhesive into the phone at the places where the old adhesive was located, not directly onto the battery. Press the new battery firmly into place for 5-10 seconds. | | To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Apply new, replacing the adhesive where it is necessaryneeded. | | | For optimal performance and to avoid software sided errors, '''calibrate your newly installed battery''': Drain battery below 10%, then charge uninterrupted to 100%. | | If possible, turn on your phone and '''test your repair''' before closing and sealing up the phone. | | | For best results, when your repair is complete, [[Battery Calibration|calibrate your newly-installed battery]]. |
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