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Photive Rain Battery Replacement

Introduction

Use this guide to replace a failed battery in the Photive Rain.

What you need

  1. Photive Rain Battery Replacement, Back Panel: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Turn the speaker off before disassembling.

    • Remove the suction cup from its groove by twisting and turning it.

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  2. Photive Rain Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the four 8.5 mm screws from the back panel of the speaker by using the Phillips #1 Screwdriver.

    • Remove back panel

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  4. Photive Rain Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 Photive Rain Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the plastic cover in front of the battery slot.

    • Unscrew all the 8.5mm screws that hold the cover to the slot.

    • Separate the battery from the back panel as shown in photograph 3.

    • Caution: manipulation of the device while the battery is still connected to the motherboard may result in electric shock.

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  5. Photive Rain Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from the motherboard.

    • Use a soldering pen to remove the solder connecting the battery wires to the motherboard.

    • Click here to access the iFixit Soldering Guide. This will provide a safe and instructive manual on the usage of soldering pens.

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Conclusion

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

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