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Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 Battery Replacement

Introduction

First, you will have to refer to the back plate replacement guide. To replace the battery, be prepared to desolder two wires.

What you need

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    • With the device face down, slide the charging port cover off on the left side of device.

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  2. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Locate a Phillips 2.88mm screw at the charging port.

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  3. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Use a PH000 Philips head screwdriver to remove screw.

    • Remember lefty loosey, righty tighty

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  4. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • To pry the back plate off, use the plastic opening tool between the back plate and front plate; start at the headphone jack.

    • Make sure the lip of the plastic opening tool is face up.

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    • Move around the device with the plastic opening tool, pushing down to release the back plate from clips.

    • You will hear popping sounds when you work around the device.

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    • Once you’ve moved around the whole device with the plastic opening tool, the back plate will completely release from the rest of the device.

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  7. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • The battery rests flat on the inside surface of the tablet. It is a rectangular shape and has blue and yellow tape.

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  8. Tivax MiTraveler 10Q-8 Battery Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Two wires, one red and one black, which run from the motherboard to the battery, need to be desoldered from the motherboard.

    • Review how to solder here.

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    • Work the soldering gun on the red wire where it is connected to the motherboard. It should release from the motherboard.

    • Work the soldering gun on the black wire where it is connected to the motherboard. It will release from the motherboard.

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    • Once both wires have been desoldered, remove the battery from the device.

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Conclusion

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

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