Kindle Fire HD Battery Replacement

Step 1 Open the Kindle




• Wedge a plastic opening tool into the lower right corner of the Kindle Fire.
• Lift up until you hear a slight popping noise.
• Repeat along the perimeter of the device to release the clips securing the case halves to each other. Remove the back cover.
• The Kindle Fire could possibly have tape on the inside. Check for tape before removing the back cover.
Step 2




• Using the plastic opening tool, start from one corner and go around the Kindle Fire using the tool in a down and up motion to continue to pop off the backing.
• The Kindle Fire could possibly have tape on the inside, so take caution and look before attempting to remove the back.
• After you lift all four corners and you check for tape, it is safe to proceed.
• Once all the plastic clips holding the screen to the plastic back of the Kindle Fire are separated, the back should be safe to lift up completely.
Step 3
• Locate and unscrew the four 3 mm screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Step 4
• If your device has copper tape attached to the battery, carefully peel it off the battery.
Step 5
• Locate the antenna cable connector which is easier to find if you look for the gold tipped black wire that surrounds the battery.
• Lift and pull up the power connector cable that surrounds the battery
Step 6 Remove Screws
• Locate and unscrew the four 3 mm screws using the Phillips #00 screwdriver.
• Unscrew the one T5 Torx screw using the special T5 Torx screwdriver head.
• The 2 mm T5 Torx screw is located on the motherboard near the antenna clip.
• If you aren't equipped with the T5 Torx screwdriver, you could try using your fingers, although it will be very difficult to remove it.
Step 7 Detach Cable
• Detach the plastic piece that connects the wires to the motherboard using the plastic opening tool.
Step 8
• Lift the battery out of the device with your finger or the plastic opening tool.
Step 9
• Pull the battery away from the silver backing.

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