Introduction
My old Xiaomi Mi 8 Explorer needed a new battery, and while trying to find a guide on here, I noticed that the nearest one I could find was for the Pro version, So I decided to make a guide to change said battery (about half way through the replacement, don't judge!)
What you need
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Tool used on this step:Halberd Spudger$2.99
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As per usual, heat the glue to soften it, and use picks to cut.
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I found that it was pretty easy to get in there by using a suction cup with a small amount of pressure along with a Halberd spudger to get it started.
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Next step is to remove the screws that keep the plastic back plate on. You'll find:
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Pentalobe P2 screw (x9)
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NFC Module
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Use a spudger to remove the plastic plate, being careful with the NFC module (form what I saw, it doesn't detach form the plate, and even if it does, it's just easier to keep it together
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Unclip the battery connector and remove the sticker over the battery, to see the battery in all its glory!
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Tool used on this step:Plastic Cards$2.99
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Remove the battery, unlike the Original Mi 8 Pro, I didn't find any glue tabs to remove the battery, so I used a mix of my Halberd Spudger, and a plastic card to remove the battery.
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Insert the replacement battery, and test the phone.
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Once ready, follow steps backwards as normal!
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