Introduction
In this guide, you will be able to go through step-by-step on how to replace your device's battery. First, we recommend you watching this video.
What you need
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Open the kickstand.
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Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the four 3.0 mm screws along the bottom edge of the back of the display assembly.
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Use a suction cup and opening pick to carefully detach the screen from the display assembly in the following order: top-right, top-left, bottom-right, and bottom-left corners.
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Slide an opening pick around the seam between the screen and back case to release the retaining clips.
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Use the suction cup to separate the screen.
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Slowly lift the display panel until you have access to the battery connector on the motherboard.
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Use a spudger or a clean fingernail to flip up the black locking flap on the ZIF connector to release the display cable from the motherboard.
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Use tweezers to gently pull the display cable out of its socket.
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Flip the locking flap up on the touchscreen cable connector and remove the ribbon cable from the board.
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Remove the screen from the device.
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Remove the six 3.5 mm Phillips #1 screws that secure the battery to the display enclosure.
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Carefully lift the top edge of the battery off of the alignment pins.
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Slide the bottom edge out from retention tabs on the display enclosure and remove.
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Remove the battery.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
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