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Amazon Fire 7 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Amazon Fire 7
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision Phillips #00 screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Plastic spudger
- Plastic opening card
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Amazon Fire 7 battery
- Battery adhesive removal strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent ESD damage to sensitive board components.
- Do not puncture, bend, or crush the lithium-ion battery during removal.
- Disconnect the battery before touching internal circuit components.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the tablet
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Disconnect any charging cables.
- 2
Remove the microSD card
1 minOpen the side microSD card slot cover with your thumbnail. Pull out any inserted microSD card to prevent damage during opening.
- 3
Insert opening pick
2 minInsert a plastic guitar pick into the seam between the front display bezel and the rear cover near a corner.
- 4
Unclip perimeter clips
3 minSlide the plastic pick along all four edges of the tablet to release the plastic clips holding the rear case.
- 5
Separate rear cover
1 minGently lift the rear cover off the tablet frame and set it aside.
- 6
Disconnect the battery cable
2 minUse a plastic spudger to carefully push the battery connector straight out of its socket on the motherboard.
- 7
Unscrew motherboard bracket
3 minUse a precision Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the screws holding the metal shield over the board.
- 8
Remove motherboard bracket
1 minUse tweezers to lift the small metal retaining bracket off the board and set it aside.
- 9
Apply heat to rear frame
2 minApply mild heat with a heat gun on low setting to the front display area opposite the battery for 30 seconds to soften the adhesive.
- 10
Apply isopropyl alcohol
2 minDrop a few drops of 90%+ isopropyl alcohol around the edges of the battery to break down remaining adhesive.
- 11
Pry up the old battery
4 minInsert a plastic opening card under the battery and slowly pry upward, taking care not to bend or puncture it.
- 12
Clean battery compartment
2 minWipe away remaining adhesive residue from the inner chassis using isopropyl alcohol and a clean cloth.
- 13
Apply adhesive strips
2 minPlace new double-sided adhesive removal strips onto the floor of the battery tray.
- 14
Install replacement battery
2 minPosition the new battery in the recess and press down firmly on its edges to secure it in place.
- 15
Reconnect battery cable
2 minAlign the battery connector with its socket on the motherboard and press it straight in until fully seated.
- 16
Reattach motherboard bracket
3 minPlace the metal bracket back over the motherboard and reinstall the Phillips #00 screws tightly.
- 17
Snap rear cover back on
2 minAlign the rear case with the front screen assembly and press firmly around the entire perimeter until clips snap closed.
- 18
Reinsert microSD card
1 minPush the microSD card back into its slot until it clicks, then close the plastic slot door.
After your Amazon Fire 7 battery replacement
Power the Fire 7 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 Amazon Fire 7 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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