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Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 10th Gen Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 10th Gen
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Plastic opening card
- Precision tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement battery for Kindle Fire HD 8 10th Gen
- Precut battery adhesive strips
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free cloth
Safety
- Do not puncture, crush, or bend the lithium-ion battery during removal to prevent thermal runaway or fire.
- Disconnect the battery before working near any motherboard components.
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying plastic chips or liquid solvent.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the tablet
1 minPress and hold the power button until the options menu appears, then select Power Off.
- 2
Remove the microSD card
1 minOpen the microSD card slot cover on the side of the tablet and eject the card.
- 3
Insert an opening pick
2 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the thin seam between the display frame and the rear case near the power button.
- 4
Unclip the top edge
2 minSlide the pick along the top edge of the tablet to release the internal plastic retaining clips.
- 5
Unclip the side edges
3 minContinue sliding the pick down both side edges to pop the remaining clips free.
- 6
Separate the rear case
1 minGently lift the rear plastic cover straight off the chassis and place it aside.
- 7
Unscrew the battery bracket
2 minRemove the two Phillips #00 screws securing the metal battery connector bracket to the motherboard.
- 8
Remove the metal bracket
1 minUse precision tweezers to lift and remove the metal bracket covering the battery plug.
- 9
Disconnect the battery cable
1 minPry the battery cable press-connector straight up from its socket on the motherboard using a spudger.
- 10
Apply isopropyl alcohol
2 minApply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the top and bottom edges of the battery.
- 11
Wait for the adhesive to soften
3 minLet the isopropyl alcohol soak for 2 to 3 minutes to break down the strong factory adhesive.
- 12
Pry up the battery
4 minInsert a plastic opening card beneath the battery edge and slowly work it underneath to slice through the adhesive.
- 13
Remove the old battery
1 minLift the degraded battery out of the frame housing and set it aside for proper recycling.
- 14
Clean adhesive residue
2 minWipe away remaining glue from the battery well using a lint-free cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 15
Apply new adhesive strips
2 minPosition fresh precut battery adhesive strips into the recessed battery bay and peel off the protective backing.
- 16
Position the new battery
2 minSet the replacement battery into the frame and press down firmly to secure it to the new adhesive.
- 17
Connect the battery flex cable
1 minAlign the battery press-connector over its socket and gently push down until it clicks into place.
- 18
Reinstall the battery bracket
2 minPlace the metal retaining bracket over the connector and tighten the two Phillips #00 screws.
- 19
Snap the rear case closed
2 minAlign the rear case with the tablet frame and press firmly along all edges until all perimeter clips snap shut.
After your Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8 10th Gen battery replacement
Power the Kindle Fire HD 8 10th Gen 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 Kindle Fire HD 8 10th Gen job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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