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NuVision 10.1 Atom Battery Replacement

Introduction

Make sure to be very careful when handling the battery, lithium batteries are prone to exploding when bent or punctured. If the device is experiencing a short life span or any other issues regarding the battery, follow this guide to replace the battery.

What you need

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    • Turn the device screen side down.

    • Carefully remove the back piece with the iFixit opening tool.

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  2. NuVision 10.1 Atom Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the yellow tape covering the motherboard gently with your fingers.

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    • Pull the camera plug upward and away from the motherboard with your fingers.

    • Gently pull the camera from the device. The camera is held by tension.

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    • Carefully remove silver tape with your fingers.

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    • Remove speakers gently using your fingers, they pop out easily.

    • Disconnect cords attached to the speaker from white pod.

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  7. NuVision 10.1 Atom Battery Replacement, Motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Disconnect the press-fit black and red curly wire from where it connects on the motherboard.

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    • Gently remove the battery's three ZIF connectors from the motherboard. Use your fingers.

    • Be careful not to puncture the battery.

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    • Disconnect the battery's bundled cable connector from the motherboard with fingers.

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    • Remove the four black 3.32mm screws on the corners of the motherboard using the Phillips #000 screwdriver. The motherboard should come out easily.

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    • Pry the battery away from the display screen gently using a nylon spudger or the plastic opening tools.

    • Using a metal spudger may bend or puncture the battery. Lithium batteries are prone to explode.

    • There is a lot of adhesive, take your time and be careful.

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Conclusion

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

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