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Introduction

This is a guide to replace the battery of the CAT S48c.
If your CAT S48c isn't powering on, then this guide will help replace the battery to fix your issues. The battery is one of the main issues of a phone not charging or turning on. The battery is what powers the device and can charge once dead.

After about 500 full charge cycles, most lithium-ion batteries in phone's will die out.

Some symptoms of a battery issue are:

Overheating
Sudden shutdowns
Not powering on
Not charging

If you're dealing with a swollen battery remember to be cautious of it catching fire, and handle it on a non flammable surface.

The battery replacement can be found on Ebay, the name is OEM SPRINT CATERPILLAR CAT S48C REPLACEMENT FRAME BATTERY L6880 4070mAh 3.8V.

What you need

Step 1 Battery

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Remove the ten T5 Torx 4 mm-long screws on the sides of the case.

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Step 2

Open the side covers and remove the SIM card with tweezers or a pick.
If there is an SD card remove that as well.

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Step 3

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Use an opening pick to pry off the rear cover.

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Step 4

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Remove the five 3 mm-long Phillips #000 screws that secure the lower midframe.

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Step 5

Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

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Step 6

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Remove the five 3 mm-long Phillips #000 screws from the top section of the midframe.
Gently pry the section along with the battery off of the case.

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Step 7

Gently pry the battery from the case, making sure not to bend the battery.
Replace the battery with your replacement, popping it in the frame and insert the flex cable.
Keep in mind that if it has lumps or damages it could be dangerous to handle as it can catch on fire.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
For optimal performance, after completing this guide, calibrate your newly installed battery.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or ask our Answers community for help.