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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Battery Replacement

What you need

  1. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Battery Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Battery Replacement, Rear Case: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Insert an opening pick between the rear case and the plastic rim.

    • You may need to add multiple picks to detach the clips.

    • Slide the pick along the edge of the rear case until you release the plastic clips attaching the rear case to the display.

    • Continue to slide the pick around the edge of the rear case until all clips are released.

  2. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2
    • Lift the case up to remove it.

  3. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 2 of 3 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • Use the flat end of a nlyon spudger to pry up the black plastic tabs securing the two ZIF connectors.

  4. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Battery Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2
    • Use the flat end of a nylon spudger to pry up the brown plastic tab securing the orange ribbon cable.

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    • Remove all three ribbon cables by gently pulling the cables away from the ZIF connectors.

  6. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Use a Phillips #000 screwdriver to remove the ten 3mm screws securing the battery to the chassis.

  7. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Battery Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Battery Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Use the pointed end of a nylon spudger to pry the two battery connections away from the motherboard.

  8. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Battery Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 Battery Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Lift with a nylon spudger to remove the battery.

Conclusion

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

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Great, Thanks for the help. It was very useful.

nyhorseracing - Reply

why are there white lines all over the screen after a new battery was installed

Rosita Fowler - Reply

brilliant ! worked extremely well !

Carmelo Aquilina - Reply

Thank you very much for the information. I have one question, though. The new battery works, but it takes a VERY long time to charge. More than a day, in fact. Any idea what could be causing that? Is it possible that one of the connections is not tight enough? If so, which connection might that be?

Thank you.

Paul Ross - Reply

Very easy instructions. Thank you. My only snag was that the ten screws holding the battery were extremely reluctant to undo. wrecked the IFxit screw driver. Fortunately, I had another one. My tip for anyone doing this little job, is to use quit a lot of downward pressure on the screws. Turn them 1/4 turn anticlockwise and back again. Do this several times until they turn freely. You will then have an easy job. I will replace those screws with a tiny blob of 'Never Seize'.

Keith Aldworth - Reply

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