Introduction
Use this guide to replace a worn-out or dead battery in your Fairphone 4.
If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
What you need
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Insert your thumbnail, or a prying tool like a spudger, into the notch at the bottom right of the back cover.
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Pry the back cover up to start separating its plastic clips.
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Using your thumbnail or an opening pick, slide along the right side of the phone to loosen the plastic clips.
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Slide along the left side of the phone to loosen the plastic clips.
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Lift the back cover to release the rest of the plastic clips and remove it.
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Use a fingernail or a prying tool at the marked notch to lever the battery out of its recess.
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Lift the battery out of its recess and remove it.
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Remove the battery.
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For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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.
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2 Guide Comments
I am not sure steps 2,3,4 are really necessary in this guide.
Can I find a compatible battery if I live in a country full of normies who use stock android and iphones?
