Battery Replacement for the Kindle 4

crwdns2936071:01crwdne2936071:0 — Opening the case

Use plastic opening tools to pry open the case starting on the long side. The cover has a total of 8 clips, 4 of which (located on the long sides) are designed so they will be damaged when the device is opened.

crwdns2936071:02crwdne2936071:0 — Loosening the adhesive

After prying open 3 sides of the cover, it is still attached to the aluminium cover by double-sided adhesive tape. Use a screwdriver to create a small gap and use the scalpel to cut the adhesive. Alternatively you can losen the adhesive with a heat gun.

crwdns2936071:03crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the case cover

After loosening the adhesive, the case cover can be easily removed.

crwdns2936071:04crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the battery cover

Remove the two TX5 screws from the battery cover.

crwdns2936071:05crwdne2936071:0 — Remove any adhesive residue

Remove any adhesive residue from the battery cover and the housing cover with a scalpel / rubbing alcohol.

crwdns2936071:06crwdne2936071:0 — Disconnect the battery

Then carefully disconnect the battery flex cable, ensuring that the contacts are not being short-circuited.

crwdns2936071:07crwdne2936071:0 — Remove the battery

The battery is adhered to the housing, it takes some force to remove it. Avoid puncturing of the battery as it could catch fire and/or explode! Dispose of the old battery properly.

crwdns2936071:08crwdne2936071:0 — Insert new battery

The new battery can be fastened through the remaining adhesive residue. Reconnect the flex cable of the new battery, making sure that the contacts are not short-circuited.

crwdns2936071:09crwdne2936071:0 — Control function

The display should indicate a empty battery.

crwdns2936071:010crwdne2936071:0 — Secure the battery cover

Secure the battery cover with the two TX 5 screws. Ensure a good fit of the back cover with a few strips of double-sided tape. Limit the amount of tape so as not to hinder future disassembly.

crwdns2936071:011crwdne2936071:0 — Finish the reassembly

The rear cover will still fit well and tight despite the four missing fastenings.