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Samsung Tab 3 Lite Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Samsung Tab 3 Lite
Before you begin
Tools
- Phillips #00 Screwdriver
- Plastic Opening Tools
- Spudger
- Plastic Opening Card
- Tweezers
- Anti-static Wrist Strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Battery for Samsung Tab 3 Lite
- Double-sided Battery Adhesive Tape
- Isopropyl Alcohol (90% or higher)
Safety
- Never puncture, crush, or bend the lithium-ion battery.
- Wear eye protection while prying glued components.
- Disconnect the battery before working on internal electronics.
- Use isopropyl alcohol in a well-ventilated space away from open flames.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Turn Off the Power
1 minPress and hold the Power button on the side of the tablet, then select Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the device.
- 2
Remove the MicroSD Card
1 minOpen the memory card slot cover on the side edge and eject any installed microSD card to prevent damage.
- 3
Insert Opening Pick
2 minInsert a thin plastic opening pick into the thin gap between the front display assembly and the rear plastic cover near the top corner.
- 4
Pry Open Top Edge
2 minGently twist the opening tool along the top edge to disengage the plastic retention clips holding the back shell.
- 5
Unclip Side Panels
3 minSlide the plastic opening tool down both the left and right sides to free all side plastic tabs.
- 6
Lift Off Back Cover
1 minCarefully lift the rear cover off the tablet chassis and set it aside.
- 7
Attach ESD Wrist Strap
1 minPut on an anti-static wrist strap and connect it to a grounded metal surface to avoid electrostatic discharge.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Connector
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery connector straight up off its motherboard socket.
- 9
Remove Battery Screws
3 minUse a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the battery frame to the chassis.
- 10
Apply Isopropyl Alcohol
2 minApply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol around the edges of the battery to soften the underlying glue.
- 11
Lever Out Old Battery
4 minInsert a flat plastic opening card beneath the battery and slowly pry upward to release it from the adhesive.
- 12
Clean Battery Recess
2 minWipe away old adhesive residue inside the battery well using a lint-free cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 13
Apply New Battery Adhesive
2 minApply fresh double-sided battery adhesive strips directly into the clean battery recess.
- 14
Set Replacement Battery
2 minAlign the new replacement battery with the frame cutout and press down firmly to stick it in place.
- 15
Fasten Battery Screws
3 minReinstall the four Phillips #00 screws to securely anchor the battery to the device body.
- 16
Reconnect Battery Cable
2 minAlign the battery plug over the motherboard header and press down firmly until it clicks into position.
- 17
Snap On Back Cover
2 minPosition the back cover onto the chassis and press firmly around the entire perimeter until all plastic clips snap tight.
After your Samsung Tab 3 Lite battery replacement
Power the Tab 3 Lite 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 Tab 3 Lite job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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