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Insignia Flex 8 NS-P16AT08 Battery Replacement

Introduction

If your battery is dying too quickly or it is faulty, this guide will help you. Use caution, a punctured battery could be extremely hazardous.

What you need

  1. Insignia Flex 8 NS-P16AT08 Battery Replacement, Back Casing: step 1, image 1 of 3 Insignia Flex 8 NS-P16AT08 Battery Replacement, Back Casing: step 1, image 2 of 3 Insignia Flex 8 NS-P16AT08 Battery Replacement, Back Casing: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Make sure device is powered off.

    • Wedge the plastic opening tool anywhere in the seam between the back casing and screen.

    • Slide the plastic opening tool along the sides and corners of the seam of the device while it separates from the screen.

    • You will hear the popping sound of the plastic connections separating from the device.

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  2. Insignia Flex 8 NS-P16AT08 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the back casing away from the screen.

    • Set casing aside.

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  4. Insignia Flex 8 NS-P16AT08 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Gently peel the tape that is covering the cable connections going to and from the battery and set tape aside.

    • This will expose the cable connections in preparation for disconnecting the cables and battery.

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  5. Insignia Flex 8 NS-P16AT08 Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Insignia Flex 8 NS-P16AT08 Battery Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Locate battery cable connection.

    • Pull gently on cable that connects the battery to the motherboard.

    • Cable will stay attached to battery but be removed from motherboard.

    • If pulling gently doesn't loosen cable, wiggle connection while pulling gently.

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  6. Insignia Flex 8 NS-P16AT08 Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Slide the nylon spudger gently underneath the battery.

    • Using the nylon spudger, gently pry battery from adhesive on metal base.

    • Do not puncture or bend battery.

    • Working around the battery, pry up all the sides to remove the battery from the metal base.

    • The adhesive is very strong. Separating the battery from the metal base may be difficult.

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Conclusion

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

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5 Comments

We're do u get a new battery from ???

stephanie maxwell - Reply

i know this is an old comment but the solution is the same, ebay the model number and you will find many parts for cheap! good luck!

mathew -

i replaced the battery for a customer and now the tablet is stuck at boot hmmm.....

mathew - Reply

after about 3 minutes the device booted apparently I am just too impatient, still another happy customer, thanks!

mathew -

Pls help me to  send me the phone number of the above mentioned Mattew or give him my phone number. I will discuss with him  to replace my charger plug and possibly the battery. thanks.

tesfay gmichael - Reply

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