Introduction

Do this at your own risk. This battery is dangerously soldered down, so replacements can be difficult, and is only for those who have experience with soldering.

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    • This particular model is 64GB

    • Do not operate on this device if:

    • The battery has swelled or expanded

    • The battery is hot

    • The battery is charged (drain the battery before opening)

    • The battery has been punctured

    • The battery has leaked

    • The device is warm or hot to the touch

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    • Use a metal spudger to get inside.

    • A corner is a good place to start.

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    • Use the pointed tip of your metal spudger to unscrew the 2 screws

    • Make sure to replace the circuit board protective film during reassembly

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    • Here's MicroSD card that you can upgrade if you want!

    • Pause here if you wish to do so.

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    • Pry the battery up with your metal spudger.

    • DO NOT PUNCTURE THE BATTERY

    • There are no strong adhesives, but there is tape holding the battery in.

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    • BE CAREFUL

    • This may be a point of no return. Proceed at your own risk

    • Use your metal nudger, or any other tools that can help you, in order to remove the Qi Charger and Light Array

    • Be careful not to puncture the battery

    • Be careful not to cut the Light Array Ribbon Cable

    • Be careful not to cut the Qi Coil or its connecting wires

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    • Grab a soldering iron. This is about to get even harder.

    • Use your favorite desoldering method to remove the battery from the circuit board.

    • BE CAREFUL NOT TO PUNCTURE THE BATTERY

    • DO NOT PUNCTURE THE BATTERY PROTECTIVE CIRCUIT

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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