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Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement

Introduction

Does the charge not hold for the device long? Does the device randomly shut off and not turn back on? Replacing your battery may fix this problem.

What you need

  1. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement, Screen: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Working on your device while it is turned on may result in an electric shock. Be sure to shut down and unplug your device before you begin.

    • Removing the screen may be difficult due to strong adhesives.

    • Apply heat to all the seams of the device using an iFixit iOpener or heat gun in order to loosen the adhesive around the edges of the screen.

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  2. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Insert the plastic opening tool into the gap on the side of the tablet, near a corner where you want to start removing the screen.

    • Place the small suction cup on the screen near the corner that the plastic opening tool is placed.

    • Lift the small suction cup up while pushing down with the plastic opening tool to remove screen (you may need to have someone else hold the device down for proper leverage).

    • A ribbon cable is attached to the back of the screen. Avoid lifting or moving the screen more than 3-4 inches before disconnecting the ribbon cable or you could damage the device.

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  3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • A piece of silver tape is placed over the gold ribbon cable connecting the screen to the tablet.

    • Use the tweezers to carefully remove the silver tape.

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  5. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • With the plastic opening tool gently lift to disconnect the gold ribbon cable that attaches the screen to the base tablet.

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  6. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement, Panel Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement, Panel Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the nineteen 3mm Phillips #1 screws.

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  7. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Pry open the next layer of the device using the plastic opening tool.

    • Even though the device separates along the outside edge, using the inside edge (as pictured) may help with leverage.

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  8. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the four black 3 mm Phillips #1 screws that hold the battery in place.

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  9. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Use a plastic opening tool to lift the black flap on the ZIF connector located in the top left corner of the device.

    • Once the connector is unlocked, pull the ribbon cable out with tweezers.

    • This cable does not need to be completely removed, only one side is enough to allow the battery to be taken out.

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  10. Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 2 Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 Battery Replacement: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Using the plastic opening tool remove the cable that connects the battery to the device.

    • Now you can remove the battery with your hands.

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Conclusion

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

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Thanks for the guide. At least Apple has an out-of-warranty service for the battery replacement of $99. To replace this battery, with a dubious quality 3rd party battery as I don't think it's possible to buy a OEM Samsung battery, looks like a disaster waiting to happen, not worth the effort or time, I returned mine to Samsung after seeing this guide. I'm not suggesting Apple is a saint for the $99 replacement, but at least they will do it with an OEM battery.

adobepro - Reply

Can you give a link to this apple offer for an ipad ?

stagiaireekimia -

after I did this, my display was dead. Nothing showed. Tablet was receiving email notifications and lights worked.. just a blank screen. What happened?

Mr Betatester - Reply

You crackedbthe oled panel

Biuro Lul -

The Battery is accessible from the rear panel!

**It will damage two plastic mounts on the rear panel, however an appropriate adhesive (GO2 by loctite) or bonding tape, will fix this**

1: On the back, there is a clearly visible outline of a plastic cover.

2: Starting from the side opposite the “Little round button things” on the back, run a case opening tool slowly around the seam, popping the small plastic hooks. Do all three sides EXCEPT the side with the round button things.

3: When you get to this forth side, carefully and slowly work around the round buttons, working the case up. Then flex up the back plastic from the side you have already removed, and using a long case tool, insert it in all the way past the battery to the inside edge of the round button things and gently twist here. The tabs will pop and that side will release. Repeat for the other snap button.

4: Your back cover is now removed and you have access directly to the battery !

Do this If you are not confident lifting a $350 dollar screen…

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