Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

6

Time Required

                          20 minutes

Sections

2

  • Back Cover
  • 4 steps
  • Battery
  • 2 steps

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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Back Cover
  • Power off the tablet.
  • Unplug the tablet from the power source if it is connected.

Power off the tablet.

Unplug the tablet from the power source if it is connected.

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Step 2

  • Remove the (4) 3.5mm screws using a phillips #000 screwdriver.

Remove the (4) 3.5mm screws using a phillips #000 screwdriver.

Step 3

  • Use the plastic opening tool to work your way around the tablet, releasing the back case from the tabs.

Use the plastic opening tool to work your way around the tablet, releasing the back case from the tabs.

Step 4

  • Release the back case from the rest of the tablet with your hand.
  • Do not pry the case too hard; doing so can damage the tablet.

Release the back case from the rest of the tablet with your hand.

Do not pry the case too hard; doing so can damage the tablet.

Step 5

              Battery
  • Remove soldered connections to separate the battery wires from the motherboard.
  • Remove all black and yellow tape, if necessary, on motherboard.
  • Following the red and black wires, that come out of the battery, to their respective connections on the motherboard will indicate where to solder.
  • Follow link for further soldering information: How to Solder and Desolder Connections

Remove soldered connections to separate the battery wires from the motherboard.

Remove all black and yellow tape, if necessary, on motherboard.

Following the red and black wires, that come out of the battery, to their respective connections on the motherboard will indicate where to solder.

Follow link for further soldering information: How to Solder and Desolder Connections

Step 6

  • Use the plastic opening tool to remove battery from tablet.
  • Be sure to remove the battery carefully to avoid damage. Damage of battery can release harmful chemicals and may cause a fire.

Use the plastic opening tool to remove battery from tablet.

Be sure to remove the battery carefully to avoid damage. Damage of battery can release harmful chemicals and may cause a fire.

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

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J P SULLIVAN - Apr 3, 2020

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Excellent Guide

Problem is where to obtain the Replacement battery ???