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Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini
Before you begin
Tools
- Plastic opening tools
- Spudger
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Microfiber cloth
Parts / materials
- Replacement Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini battery
- Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Power down the device completely before removing the battery.
- Do not puncture, bend, or apply pressure to the lithium-ion battery.
- Handle old and new batteries away from heat sources and liquid.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the Power button on the right edge of the device, then select Power Off on the screen.
- 2
Attach Anti-Static Strap
1 minPut on your anti-static wrist strap and clip the alligator end to a grounded metal object.
- 3
Locate Rear Cover Notch
1 minFind the small pry notch located near the top corner of the rear cover.
- 4
Insert Plastic Opening Tool
1 minInsert the flat edge of a plastic opening tool into the rear cover notch.
- 5
Pry Top Edge Open
1 minGently twist the opening tool to disengage the top plastic retaining clips.
- 6
Unclip Left Side
1 minSlide the plastic opening tool down the left seam of the phone to release the side tabs.
- 7
Unclip Bottom Edge
1 minMove the opening tool along the bottom edge to pop free the lower retention clips.
- 8
Unclip Right Side
1 minSlide along the right edge of the device to detach the remaining cover tabs.
- 9
Remove Rear Cover
1 minLift the rear cover completely off the body of the device and place it face down.
- 10
Inspect Water Seal
1 minExamine the integrated rubber seal on the inside of the back cover for dust or damage.
- 11
Locate Battery Bay Notch
1 minIdentify the small recess at the bottom edge of the battery compartment.
- 12
Pry Up Old Battery
1 minInsert a spudger into the battery notch and pry the battery upward from the bay.
- 13
Remove Depleted Battery
1 minLift the battery out of the housing and place it in a safe, non-conductive area.
- 14
Inspect Battery Terminals
1 minCheck the phone's gold contact pins for bending, dirt, or corrosion.
- 15
Clean Battery Contacts
1 minLightly wipe the gold contacts inside the battery bay using a microfiber cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 16
Unpack New Battery
1 minRemove the new replacement battery from its protective packaging and inspect it for defects.
- 17
Align Battery Terminals
1 minPosition the replacement battery so its gold contacts line up with the pins in the phone compartment.
- 18
Insert Top Battery Edge
1 minLower the contact end of the battery into the top of the bay first.
- 19
Press Battery Into Place
1 minPress down firmly on the bottom half of the battery until it rests flush inside the housing.
- 20
Position Rear Cover
1 minAlign the rear cover over the back of the device, ensuring the camera cutout matches correctly.
- 21
Snap Rear Cover Clips
1 minPress firmly along all edges of the rear cover until you hear every clip snap shut.
- 22
Power On Phone
1 minPress and hold the Power button until the Samsung Galaxy boot logo appears on screen.
- 23
Test Device Charging
2 minPlug in a micro-USB charging cable to verify that the phone correctly displays the charging indicator.
After your Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini battery replacement
Power the Galaxy S5 Mini 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 S5 Mini job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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