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Datawind Ubislate 7ci Battery Replacement

Introduction

Designed as a low cost tablet for students in India, Datawind's Ubislate 7CI sells for about $35, to students in India, with the price subsidized by the government. The device is 7.2 by 4.8 by .4 inches (HWD) and weighs 11.2 ounces.

  1. Datawind Ubislate 7ci Battery Replacement, Finding a workspace: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Be sure to repair your device on a clean surface so you are less likely to lose small parts.

  2. Datawind Ubislate 7ci Battery Replacement, Pry open your tablet: step 2, image 1 of 2 Datawind Ubislate 7ci Battery Replacement, Pry open your tablet: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Run your prying tool along the front edge of the device to pop off the front cover.

    • Once the halves are separated your device should look like this.

    • (HINT: be careful of the device's small wiring when separating the two halves.

  4. Datawind Ubislate 7ci Battery Replacement, Removing the tape around the battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 Datawind Ubislate 7ci Battery Replacement, Removing the tape around the battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 Datawind Ubislate 7ci Battery Replacement, Removing the tape around the battery: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Remove the black tape.

    • (HINT: be careful not to remove the tablet camera.)

    • Your tablet should look like photo 3 after you have removed the tape.

  5. Datawind Ubislate 7ci Battery Replacement, Removing the Battery: step 4, image 1 of 3 Datawind Ubislate 7ci Battery Replacement, Removing the Battery: step 4, image 2 of 3 Datawind Ubislate 7ci Battery Replacement, Removing the Battery: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Pry off the battery, be careful not to break the battery.

    • Use soldering iron or gun to remove the battery from both its attachment points.

  6. Datawind Ubislate 7ci Battery Replacement, Replacing the Battery: step 5, image 1 of 2 Datawind Ubislate 7ci Battery Replacement, Replacing the Battery: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Insert your replacement battery in the same spot as the old battery.

    • Tape battery into place.

  7. Datawind Ubislate 7ci Battery Replacement, Closing the Tablet: step 6, image 1 of 2 Datawind Ubislate 7ci Battery Replacement, Closing the Tablet: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Solder the new battery to the connection points.

    • Press the back cover on firmly till it clicks

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