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| ***This guide is written for the genuine Samsung battery and frame assembly.*** The assembly consists of frame with the battery pre-installed in it. Be sure you have the right part before you begin the repair. |
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| In order to replace the battery and frame assembly, you must remove the screen. The screen has sensitive components, so there's a risk you'll damage it during the procedure. ***Be sure to apply plenty of heat and be extremely careful during the prying stage.*** |
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| Before you begin, refer to the ++[document|27502|Samsung Self-Repair document]++ for safety information. |
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| If your battery is swollen, [[What to do with a swollen battery|take appropriate precautions|new_window=true]]. Before disassembling your device, ***completely*** ***discharge the battery***. This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. |
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| Note: Retaining water resistance after the repair will depend on how well you reapply the adhesive, but your device will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating. |