Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
7
Time Required
15 - 20 minutes
- Front Panel 2 steps
- Back Panel 2 steps
- Battery 3 steps
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Introduction
Having battery issues that require replacement? Well you're in the right place. You're also in luck: the battery is the easiest internal component of the Kindle 7th generation to replace. Follow this guide and your Kindle should be working in no time.
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At each corner, use the blue plastic opening tool to unhook and separate the front panel from the adhesive.
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Run the tool along the seams to pry open the front panel.
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Peel the front panel off to remove it from the Kindle.
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To prevent damaging the front panel, peel the panel from the corners towards the middle of the Kindle.
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Remove the ten 5.0 mm Phillip Head screws with the T5 Torx screwdriver.
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Working evenly along the corners and edges, separate the internal contents from the back panel.
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Flip the Kindle over, exposing the battery and motherboard.
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Use the blunted precision tweezers to pinch the ends of the clip securing the battery cord to the motherboard.
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Gently slide the cord from the motherboard connection.
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Use the plastic opening tool to pry the battery from the backside of the screen.
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Set the battery aside.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Where do I get a new battery from please?
