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Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (A225 2021) Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (A225 2021)
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Suction cup
- Spudger
- Plastic pry card
- SIM eject tool
- Heat gun or heating pad
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement battery for Galaxy A22 4G
- Pre-cut battery adhesive strips
- Rear cover adhesive sticker
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Always disconnect the battery connector before removing other internal hardware.
- Do not use sharp metal tools near the battery to prevent puncturing the cell.
- Wear safety eye protection when heating and prying plastic components.
- Perform adhesive removal in a well-ventilated area away from open flames.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the Power and Volume Down buttons, then tap Power Off on the screen.
- 2
Eject the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge and push to remove the tray.
- 3
Heat the rear cover
2 minApply a heat gun or heating pad to the rear panel for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Slice the back cover adhesive
4 minAttach a suction cup near the bottom edge, lift up, and slide an opening pick around the perimeter.
- 5
Lift off the back cover
1 minGently lift the plastic rear panel away from the main phone frame.
- 6
Unscrew the midframe
3 minRemove the 17 Phillips #00 screws securing the inner midframe assembly.
- 7
Unclip the midframe
3 minInsert a plastic pry tool between the screen bezel and midframe to release the perimeter clips.
- 8
Remove the midframe panel
1 minLift the plastic midframe section off the device to expose the motherboard and battery.
- 9
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery press connector directly up from the motherboard.
- 10
Disconnect the main flex cables
2 minDisconnect the main interconnect cable and display flex cable running over the battery.
- 11
Apply adhesive remover
2 minApply a few drops of 99% isopropyl alcohol around the edges of the battery to weaken the glue.
- 12
Pry out the old battery
4 minSlide a plastic card under the bottom edge of the battery and slowly leverage it out of the frame.
- 13
Clean leftover adhesive
2 minWipe away remaining adhesive residue from the frame recess using isopropyl alcohol and a cloth.
- 14
Apply new battery adhesive
2 minPlace pre-cut battery adhesive strips into the empty battery recess and peel off the backing liner.
- 15
Install the replacement battery
2 minAlign the new battery into the well and press down firmly to secure it to the adhesive.
- 16
Reconnect the flex cables
2 minAttach the display and main interconnect flex cables back onto their motherboard sockets.
- 17
Reconnect the battery cable
1 minPress the battery connector straight down onto its socket until it snaps into place.
- 18
Reattach the midframe
2 minSnap the inner midframe cover back over the chassis and press firmly along the edges.
- 19
Secure the midframe screws
3 minReinstall the 17 Phillips #00 screws to firmly lock the midframe in place.
- 20
Reseal the back cover
3 minApply new adhesive tape to the rear frame border and press the back panel back onto the phone.
- 21
Reinsert the SIM card tray
1 minSlide the SIM card tray back into its slot on the left side of the phone until flush.
After your Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (A225 2021) battery replacement
Power the Galaxy A22 4G (A225 2021) 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 Samsung Galaxy A22 4G (A225 2021) job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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