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iDea USA CT702 Battery Replacement

Introduction

This simple task of replacing the battery will lengthen the lifespan of the charge on the iDeaUSA CT702.

What you need

  1. iDea USA CT702 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Face the tablet with portholes facing you.

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    • Use a fingernail or a plastic opening tool to gently pry the black panel around the portholes.

    • Be gentle and take your time.

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    • Use your fingers to remove the rest of the back. Slowly apply pressure from each side to detach each clip connection.

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    • Separate the battery from the device.

    • Slowly use your thumb and forefingers to pry open each corner.

    • Be aware of the adhesive on the bottom of the battery. Remove with care to keep battery intact.

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    • Carefully peel off tape around the top of the battery.

    • Slowly use your fingernail to lift the tape off of the battery. Dispose of the tape or save it for reuse.

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    • Disconnect the battery using the soldering iron.

    • Remember to use proper safety precautions when soldering. Solder from the side and do not breathe the smoke in.

    • Make sure the soldering iron is on the highest heat for 5 minutes before starting.

    • Start with the red wire, and gently touch the tip of the iron onto the connection.

    • Move to the yellow wire after the red.

    • Move to the black wire after the yellow.

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    • Remove the battery completely. Dispose of the defective battery properly at a recycling center.

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    • Put the new battery in place

    • Make sure the corners are inside of the white shell.

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    • Solder the new battery.

    • Start with the black wire and solder to the nearest connection.

    • Move to the yellow wire and solder to the middle connection.

    • End with the red wire and solder to the farthest connection away.

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    • Re-tape the battery at the top.

    • Make sure the solder has cooled before taping.

    • Tape the corners in place, onto the shell.

    • To replace back cover, follow the first three steps in reverse order.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, Start from step 9 and work backwards.

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