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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- SIM card ejector tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement battery for Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
- Battery adhesive strips
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Rear cover replacement adhesive
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against glass or battery fragment hazards.
- Do not puncture, bend, or heat the lithium-ion battery.
- Work in a well-ventilated space away from open flames when applying alcohol.
- Disconnect the battery before attempting any repair steps on internal electronics.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then tap Power Off to ensure the phone is completely shut down before starting.
- 2
Eject the SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool or thin paperclip into the hole on the SIM card tray along the side edge and pull the tray out.
- 3
Remove outer rear screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 precision screwdriver to remove all visible screws from the rear rubberized casing perimeter.
- 4
Warm the rear perimeter
2 minApply heat around the edges of the back cover using a heat gun or hair dryer on low setting for roughly two minutes.
- 5
Attach suction cup
1 minPlace a suction cup on the lower portion of the rear panel cover and press firmly to seal.
- 6
Slice outer adhesive seal
4 minPull up gently on the suction cup and slide a plastic prying tool under the edge to cut through the water-resistant adhesive.
- 7
Lift off rear panel
1 minCarefully pry around all four edges until the rear casing separates, then lift it clear of the body.
- 8
Unscrew interior midframe screws
3 minRemove all Phillips #00 screws securing the plastic midframe to the display motherboard assembly.
- 9
Unclip midframe assembly
2 minUse a plastic spudger around the edges to release the plastic clips holding the midframe assembly to the frame.
- 10
Disconnect battery flex cable
1 minUse the flat end of a plastic spudger to pry the battery press-connector straight up from the motherboard.
- 11
Apply isopropyl alcohol
2 minDrip a few drops of 90%+ isopropyl alcohol around the edges of the battery to weaken the strong factory adhesive.
- 12
Pry up old battery
3 minInsert a plastic prying tool under the battery from the bottom edge and pry slowly until the adhesive releases.
- 13
Remove residual adhesive
2 minScrape away remaining glue from the battery recess using a spudger and wipe clean with alcohol.
- 14
Apply new battery adhesive
2 minPeel the backing off new battery adhesive strips and press them flat inside the battery compartment.
- 15
Press new battery into place
1 minLower the replacement battery into the compartment, aligning it carefully before pressing down firmly.
- 16
Reconnect battery cable
1 minAlign the battery press connector over its motherboard socket and press down gently until it snaps into place.
- 17
Reattach inner midframe
2 minPlace the plastic midframe over the assembly and press around the edges to engage the plastic retaining clips.
- 18
Fasten midframe screws
3 minReinstall all inner Phillips #00 screws to secure the midframe back to the housing.
- 19
Seal rear cover and screws
3 minPress the rear panel firmly back onto the chassis and replace the outer perimeter screws to secure the assembly.
After your Samsung Galaxy S6 Active battery replacement
Power the Galaxy S6 Active 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 S6 Active 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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