Introduction
This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and is not meant to be used alone.
Use this guide to disconnect the battery in the Nokia G42 5G.
What you need
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Power down your phone and unplug any cables.
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Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the SIM card tray on the upper left edge of the phone.
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Press firmly to eject the tray.
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Insert an opening pick under the small notch in the SIM card tray slot.
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Position the opening pick at a steep downward angle between the back cover and the screen assembly.
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Slide the opening pick down the left edge of the phone to release the plastic clips.
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With the phone laying screen-side down, carefully lift the right edge of the back cover, opening it like a book.
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Lay the back cover next to the phone.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.8 mm‑long screw securing the fingerprint reader bracket.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the fingerprint reader bracket.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the fingerprint reader by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Remove the back cover.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ten 3.8 mm-long screws securing the motherboard cover.
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Insert an opening pick under the right edge of the motherboard cover.
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Twist the opening pick to release the plastic clips.
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the motherboard cover.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
