Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
8
Time Required
20 - 35 minutes
Sections
3
- Nylon Strap
- 2 steps
- Back Case
- 3 steps
- Battery
- 3 steps
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Introduction
What you need
Step 1
Nylon Strap
- Place the device on a level surface with the back hard case facing up.
Place the device on a level surface with the back hard case facing up.
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Step 2
- Use the T5 to remove the 1.9mm screw attached to the nylon strap.
- Remove the nylon strap.
Use the T5 to remove the 1.9mm screw attached to the nylon strap.
Remove the nylon strap.
Step 3
Back Case
- Remove the five 1.8 mm screws located on the top, sides, and bottom corners of the backside of the device.
Remove the five 1.8 mm screws located on the top, sides, and bottom corners of the backside of the device.
Step 4
- Lastly, lift the protective cap on the side of the device that states “SOS”. Slowly pull it to the right in order to remove the back hard case.
Lastly, lift the protective cap on the side of the device that states “SOS”. Slowly pull it to the right in order to remove the back hard case.
Step 5
- Using the precision tweezers with the round tips, detach the battery connector from the motherboard.
- Disconnecting the battery stops the flow of power into the motherboard. This is for your own safety.
- If utilizing this guide as a prerequisite to replacing the motherboard, it is crucial not to damage the cable connecting the battery to the motherboard. When the new motherboard is introduced, it will need to be reconnected with that cable.
Using the precision tweezers with the round tips, detach the battery connector from the motherboard.
Disconnecting the battery stops the flow of power into the motherboard. This is for your own safety.
If utilizing this guide as a prerequisite to replacing the motherboard, it is crucial not to damage the cable connecting the battery to the motherboard. When the new motherboard is introduced, it will need to be reconnected with that cable.
Step 6
Battery
- After removing the back hard case, users can access the battery on the inside of the back hard case.
- Take the iFixit opening tool and insert it into the small crevices on each side of the battery. Once inserted, apply pressure downward in order to lift the battery up. Repeat on all 3 corners.
After removing the back hard case, users can access the battery on the inside of the back hard case.
Take the iFixit opening tool and insert it into the small crevices on each side of the battery. Once inserted, apply pressure downward in order to lift the battery up. Repeat on all 3 corners.
Step 7
- Create leverage by inserting the opening tool underneath the battery. Lift the battery up until it detaches from the case, then remove the battery entirely.
Create leverage by inserting the opening tool underneath the battery. Lift the battery up until it detaches from the case, then remove the battery entirely.
Step 8
- Then using the precision tweezers with the round tips, lightly pull the battery out from the case.
- The battery is attached to the back hard case with an adhesive.
- Dispose of the lithium ion battery in a safe manner in order to prevent electrical hazards. Keep the battery dry and cool.
Then using the precision tweezers with the round tips, lightly pull the battery out from the case.
The battery is attached to the back hard case with an adhesive.
Dispose of the lithium ion battery in a safe manner in order to prevent electrical hazards. Keep the battery dry and cool.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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