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Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement

Introduction

You will need to use a source of heat. You may need to buy adhesive for the reassembly. Make sure the phone is completely powered off before opening the device.

What you need

  1. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Apply heat on the back surface of the phone.

    • Continue to heat the device as needed throughout the replacement process.

    • The device can get very hot, so be careful when handling it.

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  2. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Stick the small suction cup on the bottom half of the back surface of the phone.

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  3. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • With the bottom of the device facing you, lift up on the suction cup handle.

    • Use the plastic opening tool around all sides to pry off the back cover.

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  4. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the back of the phone case away from the device.

    • You will hear popping sounds of glue being ripped from the phone.

    • You will hear the sound of the back unlatching from the device.

    • You will need to apply adhesive or glue along the device to have maximum seal in reassembly.

    • RAF antenna may be attached to the back cover upon removal.

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  6. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Apply heat to the copper RAF antenna.

    • This step and the following step only apply if the RAF antenna does not come off when taking the back cover off.

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    Where can i buy this copper raf antenna

    mhel nival - Reply

    I also need it for my phone I kinda ripped it apart oops ?

    Tiybah -

    Mike J - I found that simply raising the edge overlapping the battery connector gave sufficient room to disconnect the battery so no need to remove the antenna and risk tearing!

    Mike Jurkiewicz - Reply

  7. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Peel back the RAF antenna.

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    I’ve ripped the copper part of this would I be able to get a new part or will the phone not work with out it?

    Tiybah - Reply

  8. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Peel back the black tabs on the battery.

    • This may require some force as you are breaking the adhesive seal.

    • You will need to apply more adhesive for the reassembly.

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  9. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2

    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry up the orange battery connector that is directly above the battery in the center of the phone.

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  10. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1

    • Use a plastic opening tool to get under the battery and pry it up.

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  11. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Lift the battery out with your hands.

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Conclusion

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

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Thanks for such a clear set of instructions. I used a hair drier rather than heat gun!

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