Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement

Written By: Cary Drew
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Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

11

Time Required

15 - 20 minutes

Introduction

This guide will assist you in replacing the battery of a Sony Xperia Sola.

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    • Place phone down with screen side down and camera side facing up as shown.

    • Push on cover away from you. You should hear a snap or pop. This will let you view the battery and sim/sd card slots. Then lift the cover off.

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    • Locate and remove the five (5) screws on the phone, using a screwdriver. The screws are at the top and the bottom of the phone as shown.

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    • Pry off the bottom white cover by using the opening tool as a lever.

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    • Locate and remove the 2 additional screws, using the Torx screwdriver, that are revealed. These are marked as shown.

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    • Locate the black cover on the bottom left of phone. Use an opening tool to pry up and remove the black cover.

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    • Disconnect the circuit by lifting the connector straight up as shown using the tweezers.

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    • Turn the phone onto its side, insert plastic opening tool into seam, and gently remove cover. You can also slide the spudger in from the top.

    • Once the cover is loose, lift it off the phone. The side buttons may feel a bit sticky, but this is normal.

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    • Locate the additional circuit at the bottom left. Using the tweezers, remove it gently by pulling up.

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    • Use the tweezers to lift up on the circuit located at the top left.

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    • Use the spudger and slide it under the top left of the board then lift the board straight up. The board should come up very easily.

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    • To remove battery, slide a flat object under the battery and lift. The plastic opening tool will be the best tool for this.

    • It is possible that the battery may be glued onto the phone. If this is the case, use isopropyl alcohol or adhesive remover underneath the battery to soften the adhesive, then use a suction cup to lift the battery out.

    • If that doesn't work, use low heat to soften the glue to allow removal without breaking the battery. To heat the glue, use a simple hair dryer, but be very careful as not to overheat the phone and damage any components.

    • Using heat on a battery for too long can be dangerous and can also potentially damage other parts of the phone.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.

Author

Cary Drew

Member since: 25/09/14

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3 comments

Thanks, battery successfully changed :-)

martinslunecko -

Thanx will do that when i get areplacement battery!

ndiwenijb -

hello where i can find a new battery ?

minigamer -