HP 8 1401 Battery Replacement

Introduction

This guide is helpful if you need to replace a dead or damaged battery. Be careful when removing the battery to not bend or puncture it because it may contain hazardous chemicals.

What you need

Step 1 Back Panel

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Using a Torx T4 screwdriver, remove the four 5 mm screws on the back panel.

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Step 2

Insert the tip of a plastic opening tool in the seam between the front and back panels.

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Step 3

Slide the plastic opening tool around all edges of the device until the back panel detaches.
Lift off the back panel.

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Step 4 Battery

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Using a spudger or your fingers, disconnect the power cable by sliding the connector out of the socket on the motherboard.

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Step 5

Tool used on this step:

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Using a plastic card or a nylon spudger, carefully pry the battery from the adhesive on the tablet.
Do not use a metal spudger, which may damage/puncture the battery and pose a hazard.