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Anbernic RG353V Battery Replacement

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Introduction

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The battery supplies the power to the device. If the battery is malfunctioning, it could result in issues that are listed in this troubleshooting guide. Replacing the battery only requires the user to remove the outer case screws and two additional wires, making it one of the easier guides to follow. This guide details how to replace the Battery on the Anbernic RG353V.

Before you begin this repair, make sure to power off your device and unplug it from the charging adapter.

If you encounter a swollen battery or it looks like a little pillow when open up your device to replace the old battery, follow these safety tips. A swollen battery can be dangerous and a health hazard.

What you need

Tools

2mm Hex Key (or Bit)
$2.99

4.9
Spudger
4.9
iFixit Opening Tool
4.8
Tweezers
$4.99

4.9

Optional
iFixit Precision Bit Driver, Aluminum
$9.95

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1. Step 1 Battery
  Make sure to remove the SD cards from the device before repair. Push them inwards so that they pop out of their respective slots.
  
  Use a 2 mm Hex screwdriver to remove the six 7 mm screws from the back case of the handheld game.
  
  Use an opening tool to pry the top and bottom of the game apart. Work the tool around the perimeter of the device between the seam to release the snap tabs.
  
  Separate the top and bottom cases gently.
  
  Don't pull them apart as they are connected by cables and pulling them could rip the wires and damage the device.
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3. Step 2
  Push on alternating sides of the connector to disconnect the battery wire from the main circuit board.
  
  If that doesn't work, use a pair of tweezers to firmly grip the sides of the connector and pull straight away from the socket. Hold the tweezers closer to the connector to get a better grip.
  
  To disconnect the cable coaxial cable, slide a thin, ESD-safe pry tool or angled tweezers under the metal neck of the connector (as close to the head as possible) and lift straight up from the board.
  
  When working with these connectors, it's key to always lift the head straight up. If pried on at an odd angle, you risk breaking the socket off of the board underneath.
  
  Use tweezers to hold the connector in place over its socket and gently press down with your finger or a spudger—the connector should "snap" into place. If you're having trouble, reposition the head and try again.
  
  Don't try to force the connector into place or you may permanently damage it.
  
  Disconnecting these wires will allow you to separate the back of the case from the front in order to work more freely.
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5. Step 3
  Use an opening tool or spudger to gently pry the battery off the adhesive tape holding it in place.
  
  Remove the battery.
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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Apply new adhesive where necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%). Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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