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Technique - Test the Battery

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    • Remove back cover by applying pressure and sliding up towards the top of the phone.

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    • Remove the battery by lifting from slot on the right hand side.

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    • Use Multimeter to test the voltage of the battery.

    • Put the black lead into ground slot of multimeter and the red lead into the V(ohm)mA slot.

    • Place the red and black leads to the two outside metal plate, each on opposite sides, on the battery as shown.

    • Check that the voltage displayed on the multimeter matches closely to the voltage defined on the battery. Normally 3.7 V.

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    Have in mind that a 100% charged Li-ion battery can measure up to ~4.2 V

    Niky Nikolov - Reply

    Since I'm a total noob, and I'm sure I'm not the only person seeking this information. But could you mention which option to turn the dial to?

    Lisa Headrick - Reply

    Make sure it’s on Direct Current (DC) and probably 20V.

    joespeights1 - Reply

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

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Hello one the question was tablet not telephone and it's really vague how you guys explain these things you need to go to work on your site

Roger Slater - Reply

yes,not tablet with battery removal difficult

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