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OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger tool
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement battery for OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G
- Pre-cut battery adhesive strips
- Rear cover adhesive gasket
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from potential glass splinters or chemical splashes.
- Do not puncture or bend the Li-ion battery during removal to avoid thermal runaway.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when using isopropyl alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Device
1 minPress and hold the power button and volume up button, then select Power Off on the screen.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the left edge and push firmly to eject it.
- 3
Heat Rear Cover
2 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer around the edges of the back panel for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the rear glass near the USB-C port.
- 5
Create Opening Gap
2 minPull up gently on the suction cup and insert a thin plastic opening pick into the seam.
- 6
Slice Rear Adhesive
4 minSlide the opening pick around all four edges of the phone to cut through the rear panel adhesive.
- 7
Remove Rear Glass
1 minCarefully lift the rear glass panel away from the frame and place it on a clean surface.
- 8
Unscrew Motherboard Cover
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the 10 screws securing the plastic motherboard bezel.
- 9
Remove Motherboard Cover
2 minPry up the motherboard plastic frame using a spudger and lift it out of the chassis.
- 10
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pop the battery connector straight off its motherboard socket.
- 11
Disconnect Extension Cable
2 minUnclip the main board to sub-board interconnect flex cable crossing over the battery.
- 12
Apply Isopropyl Alcohol
2 minApply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol around the battery edges to loosen the glue.
- 13
Pull Battery Tab
3 minGrasp the green battery pull tab firmly and pull upward with steady force to release the battery adhesive.
- 14
Remove Old Battery
1 minLift the depleted battery out of the phone frame and dispose of it safely.
- 15
Clean Battery Well
2 minWipe away remaining adhesive residue from the inner phone chassis using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
- 16
Install Adhesive Strips
2 minApply fresh pre-cut battery adhesive strips onto the floor of the phone frame.
- 17
Set Replacement Battery
2 minAlign the new battery with the housing and press it firmly into position against the adhesive.
- 18
Reconnect Flex Cables
2 minSnap the main interconnect flex cable and the new battery connector back onto the motherboard.
- 19
Reinstall Motherboard Frame
3 minPosition the plastic motherboard shield over the top board and secure all Phillips screws tightly.
After your OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G battery replacement
Power the Nord CE 2 5G back on and test the battery replacement function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this OnePlus Nord CE 2 5G job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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