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Samsung Galaxy S5 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy S5
Before you begin
Tools
- Plastic opening tool
- Spudger tool
- Anti-static wrist strap
- Cotton swab
- Clean workspace mat
Parts / materials
- Replacement battery for Samsung Galaxy S5
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Power off the device completely before removing the battery.
- Do not puncture, squeeze, or heat the original lithium-ion battery.
- Dispose of the old lithium battery at an authorized battery recycling center.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the Power button on the right edge until the options menu appears. Tap Power Off and wait for the screen to turn completely black.
- 2
Equip Electrostatic Protection
1 minAttach an anti-static wrist strap to your wrist and ground it to a grounded metal object. This prevents static discharge from damaging internal components.
- 3
Locate Rear Cover Notch
1 minFind the small pry notch located near the upper-left corner on the back cover. This opening allows leverage to separate the back shell.
- 4
Pry the Rear Cover
1 minInsert a plastic opening tool into the notch near the camera housing. Pry gently outward to unclip the top corner of the plastic back cover.
- 5
Remove the Back Cover
1 minRun your plastic opening tool around the perimeter clips of the cover. Lift the back cover off the phone and set it aside.
- 6
Locate Battery Recess
1 minIdentify the small pull notch positioned at the bottom edge of the battery housing compartment.
- 7
Lift Out the Battery
1 minInsert a spudger or fingernail into the bottom recess of the battery. Lift the battery upward and pull it out from the phone frame.
- 8
Inspect Battery Compartment
1 minCheck the battery compartment for dust, corrosion, or debris. Verify that the moisture indicator sticker is intact.
- 9
Clean Contact Pins
2 minMoisten a cotton swab with 99% isopropyl alcohol. Gently wipe the gold battery contact pins inside the phone slot to ensure good conductivity.
- 10
Prepare Replacement Battery
1 minUnpack the new replacement Galaxy S5 battery. Peel off any protective plastic films covering the gold contact pads or battery body.
- 11
Orient the Battery
1 minHold the new battery with the gold terminal contacts facing down toward the top-right pin block inside the phone bay.
- 12
Seat the Battery
1 minPress the top end of the battery down into place to connect the terminals, then push the lower edge flush into the compartment.
- 13
Position Rear Cover
1 minAlign the back cover over the rear of the phone, ensuring the camera lens cutout centers correctly over the camera.
- 14
Snap Cover Edges
2 minPress firmly along the outer edges and center of the back cover until all plastic clips snap into place, restoring water resistance.
- 15
Power On Device
2 minPress and hold the Power button until the Galaxy S5 splash screen appears. Allow the device to boot to the lock screen.
- 16
Verify Battery Charging
2 minOpen the Micro-USB port flap at the bottom of the device and insert a charging cable. Confirm that the charging lightning icon appears on screen.
After your Samsung Galaxy S5 battery replacement
Power the Galaxy S5 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 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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