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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Before you begin
Tools
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Clean workspace mat
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Battery
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Cotton swabs
Safety
- Power off the device completely before removing or installing any battery.
- Do not puncture, bend, or force the lithium-ion battery.
- Keep flammable cleaning agents such as isopropyl alcohol away from heat sources.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the phone
1 minPress and hold the Power button on the right edge until the menu appears, then tap Power Off.
- 2
Remove the S Pen
1 minGrasp the exposed end of the S Pen at the bottom right corner and slide it out of the slot.
- 3
Locate the rear cover notch
1 minFind the small fingernail pry notch on the upper-left edge of the rear plastic panel.
- 4
Pry open the top corner
1 minInsert a plastic prying tool or fingernail into the top corner notch and gently lift outward.
- 5
Unclip the top edge
1 minSlide the plastic prying tool along the top edge to release the plastic retaining clips.
- 6
Unsnap the side edges
1 minMove the prying tool down both long sides of the phone to disengage all lateral clips.
- 7
Remove the rear cover
1 minLift the rear cover away from the chassis completely and place it aside.
- 8
Locate the battery recess notch
1 minIdentify the small pry indentation located at the bottom edge of the battery well.
- 9
Insert the spudger tool
1 minPlace the flat edge of a plastic spudger into the battery recess notch.
- 10
Pry up the old battery
1 minLever the spudger upward to dislodge the battery from its internal compartment.
- 11
Remove the old battery
1 minGrasp the lifted end of the battery and pull it out of the phone.
- 12
Inspect the contact pins
1 minExamine the three gold battery terminal pins inside the phone for dust or corrosion.
- 13
Clean terminal pins
2 minLightly dampen a cotton swab with isopropyl alcohol and gently wipe the gold contact pins.
- 14
Align the replacement battery
1 minOrient the new battery so its gold contacts match up with the terminal pins in the compartment.
- 15
Press battery into place
1 minLower the battery into the well and press down firmly until it rests flat.
- 16
Align the rear cover
1 minPosition the rear cover back onto the rear chassis, starting over the camera lens cutout.
- 17
Snap cover clips secure
2 minPress firmly along all outer edges until you hear every plastic clip snap shut.
- 18
Reinsert the S Pen
1 minSlide the S Pen back into its dedicated storage slot at the bottom corner until flush.
After your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 battery replacement
Power the Galaxy Note 3 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 Note 3 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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