Introduction
This guide will explain how to replace the battery of an LG VX6100 cellphone.
The LG VX6100 uses a 3.7 volt, 1,000 milliamp per hour lithium ion battery. Lithium Ion batteries are highly reactive and can be extremely dangerous if handled incorrectly. Please refer to the iFixit Lithium Ion battery Safety guidelines found here before attempting any repairs using this verity of battery.
Discarded batteries should be disposed of in appropriate recycling bins which can be found at most electronic retailers.
Parts
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Open the battery casing by pressing the gray "PUSH" button. Slide the back of the casing downward.
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Carefully remove the faulty battery from the back of the phone.
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Inspect the battery port to ensure the battery is the issue. Ensure the four gold connecting prongs are intact and are pointing straight into the port.
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Align the gold prongs with the gold plates on the bottom of the battery. Make sure "This Side Up" is visible
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Push the battery flat against the back of the phone until it clicks into place.
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Replace the back cover of the phone by sliding the casing down into place. Gently press the top until it clicks.
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Charge the device and turn it on to confirm the issue is resolved.
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If after completing the replacement, the device still does not operate properly, further troubleshooting must be done to find and solve the issue.
