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VTech InnoTab Max Battery Replacement

Introduction

This guide will show how to replace the battery in the VTech InnoTab Max.

What you need

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    • Remove all screw caps from the back panel using a metal spudger.

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    • Next remove all of the now uncovered screws.

    • If there is a cartridge in the device make sure to remove it.

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    • Now that all of the screws have been removed, pry the back cover off using a plastic opening tool.

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    • Here you can see the back cover has been fully removed and you can now access the front cover.

    • To remove the front cover, remove the springs holding the pictured brackets in place, then pull it away.

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  6. VTech InnoTab Max Battery Replacement, Battery: step 5, image 1 of 1

    • Once the back cover is removed the battery will be located in the bottom right as you can see in the image to the right.

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    • Remove the tape holding down the wires, and carefully pry the battery off of the base of the device.

    • Pry carefully to avoid damaging the battery. The battery may start to bend slightly, this is normal and not a cause for concern.

    • It is best to use a plastic card or nylon spudger to remove the battery. Metal tools can puncture a battery, potentially causing a fire.

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    • Now that the battery is free to be moved, unplug the wire connecting the battery to the motherboard.

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    • The battery is now fully disconnected.

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Conclusion

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

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9 Comments

Thank you for the useful guide!

Which battery (exact specs) can be used as a replacement?

kermit - Reply

Where can we purchase a replacement battery

Frank Godon - Reply

Where can we buy a replacement battery

Frank Godon - Reply

Nice of you to show this, but I can not find that particular battery anywhere. Not even the China website.

Let us know where we can get the battery.

Donald Josefczyk - Reply

Since it seems like a replacement battery cannot be purchased anywhere, can the battery be bypassed to still use it plugged in? I know it defeats the purpose of a tablet, but it would be nice to still use it. Anyone have suggestions?

ktmm - Reply

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