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Motorola Xoom Wifi Battery Replacement

What you need

  1. Motorola Xoom Wifi Battery Replacement, Back Cover Disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Motorola Xoom Wifi Battery Replacement, Back Cover Disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • There are two 6.6 mm screws that hold ports into place as well as the back panel. Remove these with a T5 Torx screwdriver.

  2. Motorola Xoom Wifi Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Motorola Xoom Wifi Battery Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Apply light pressure with hand and slide the back plate till it stops in this position.

    • There is a flex clip on both sides that need to be pushed down in order for the plate to slide off completely. Use a plastic opening tool to release the flex clips. They are located under the back cover near the sides.

    • As soon as the clips are released the back should slide off.

  3. Motorola Xoom Wifi Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Motorola Xoom Wifi Battery Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Motorola Xoom Wifi Battery Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Remove last two 4.2 mm screws from the remaining back piece with a T5 Torx screwdriver.

    • Once both screws are taken out, lift the rest of the backing out of the way.

  4. Motorola Xoom Wifi Battery Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 2 Motorola Xoom Wifi Battery Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the two battery leads with a T-5 Torx screwdriver.

    • Grab the red and black wires with your fingers and gently lift to disconnect black wire connector from the motherboard.

  5. Motorola Xoom Wifi Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Motorola Xoom Wifi Battery Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • All that holds the battery in are twelve screws. Remove them with a T-6 Torx screwdriver.

    • The battery should lift out easily.

Conclusion

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

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does anyone know what the function of the black and red wires are? my connector came off the motherboard.

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