Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power down the tablet

   1 min

   Press and hold the power button, then select the power off prompt to shut down the device completely.

2. 2

   Remove the SD card tray

   1 min

   Open the side slot cover and pull out the microSD card tray if one is installed.

3. 3

   Insert a plastic opening tool

   2 min

   Wedge a plastic opening tool into the tight seam between the front bezel and the rear enclosure near the power button.

4. 4

   Release top clips

   2 min

   Slide the plastic tool slowly along the top edge to disengage the internal retaining tabs.

5. 5

   Unsnap side clips

   2 min

   Pry along both the left and right edges of the device to pop the side clips loose.

6. 6

   Separate the rear case

   1 min

   Carefully lift the rear plastic cover away from the rest of the display assembly.

7. 7

   Remove connector tape

   1 min

   Use tweezers to gently peel back the black tape covering the battery motherboard connection.

8. 8

   Unscrew the motherboard shield

   2 min

   Remove the small Phillips #00 screws holding the metal bracket over the battery connector.

9. 9

   Lift off the metal shield

   1 min

   Use tweezers to remove the metal shield bracket and set it aside in a magnetic tray.

10. 10

    Disconnect the battery

    1 min

    Insert the flat edge of a plastic spudger under the battery connector and pry straight up to disconnect it.

11. 11

    Apply isopropyl alcohol

    2 min

    Apply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the top and bottom edges of the battery.

12. 12

    Wait for adhesive softening

    2 min

    Let the tablet sit flat for two minutes to allow the alcohol to weaken the adhesive tape under the battery.

13. 13

    Insert plastic card under battery

    2 min

    Slide a thin plastic opening card under the bottom edge of the battery cell.

14. 14

    Pry up the battery

    3 min

    Gently lever the card upward to slice through the softened adhesive beneath the battery.

15. 15

    Remove the old battery

    1 min

    Lift the depleted battery out of the frame chassis and prepare it for proper recycling.

16. 16

    Clean the battery bay

    2 min

    Wipe away remaining adhesive residue and alcohol from the chassis bay using a lint-free cloth.

17. 17

    Apply new adhesive strips

    2 min

    Lay down fresh precut double-sided adhesive strips into the recessed battery cavity.

18. 18

    Install the new battery

    2 min

    Set the replacement battery into the frame, ensuring the connector cable aligns correctly with the socket.

19. 19

    Attach the battery connector

    1 min

    Align the press-fit connector over its motherboard socket and press down firmly until it clicks.

20. 20

    Position the metal shield

    1 min

    Place the metal connector bracket back over the battery socket assembly.

21. 21

    Secure the shield screws

    2 min

    Reinstall and tighten the Phillips #00 screws to hold the connector shield in place.

22. 22

    Align the rear cover

    1 min

    Set the rear plastic case onto the frame, lining up the camera lens and buttons correctly.

23. 23

    Snap the rear cover closed

    2 min

    Press firmly around the perimeter of the tablet until all surrounding clips click into place.