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Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Battery Replacement

Introduction

This guide will give step by step instructions on how to remove and replace an existing battery in the Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5.

What you need

  1. Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Battery Replacement, Disassembling Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 2 Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Battery Replacement, Disassembling Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Back Cover: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Place the plastic opening tool into the SD card slot or charge port.

    • Try in an upward motion until you see a separation between the tablet and back cover.

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  2. Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Work around the entire device by sliding the plastic opening tool around the rim.

    • If this is the first time, it will be hard to separate the back cover from the tablet.

    • The clips are approximately 5 cm apart. While working around the device, the clips will make a dislocating sound when disconnected.

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  3. Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the back cover once all links have been separated.

    • Be careful when touching any of the internal components of the tablet.

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  5. Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 3 Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 3 Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 3 of 3
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    • Using tweezers, peel back the green tape from the ZIF connectors on the two black ribbon cables.

    • Use a plastic opening tool to lift up the plastic clips on the ZIF connectors.

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  6. Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the six 2mm screws Phillips #000 screws surrounding the battery.

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  7. Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Place the plastic opening tool between the frame and battery.

    • Move the plastic opening tool in a downward motion, away from the battery to bring the battery out of the device.

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  8. Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Battery Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Battery Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Galaxy Tab S 10.5 Battery Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Hold the battery and disconnect the plug to remove the battery.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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brianference - Reply Share

Artículo muy positivo: pasos muy bien detallados. Me ha resultado fácil la el cambio de batería. Gracias por tu colaboración.

Miguel Ángel - Reply Share

Bought mine off of ebay

Jerry Belschner - Reply Share

Great guide! Thanks a lot!

Markus - Reply Share

I bought a battery but am afraid to do the replacement myself. Where can I take the tablet to have it done?

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