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Fitbit Alta HR Battery Replacement

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Fitbit Alta HR Battery Replacement

Introduction

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This is a guide to replace the battery in the Fitbit Alta HR fitness tracker.

What you need

Parts

Tools

    1. Fitbit Alta HR Battery Replacement, Remove straps: step 1, image 1 of 2 Fitbit Alta HR Battery Replacement, Remove straps: step 1, image 2 of 2
      • Push in the clip and slide off the strap from each side.

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    2. Fitbit Alta HR Battery Replacement, Remove front cover: step 2, image 1 of 1
      • Use a spudger to remove the front cover.

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    3. Fitbit Alta HR Battery Replacement, Lift display: step 3, image 1 of 1
      • Use a spudger to lift the display.

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    4. Fitbit Alta HR Battery Replacement, Disconnect heart rate monitor: step 4, image 1 of 1
      • Use a spudger to disconnect the cable that connects the heart rate monitor to the motherboard.

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    5. Fitbit Alta HR Battery Replacement, Remove screws from motherboard: step 5, image 1 of 1
      • Use a hex 0.7 screwdriver to remove the screws from the motherboard.

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    6. Fitbit Alta HR Battery Replacement, Lift motherboard: step 6, image 1 of 2 Fitbit Alta HR Battery Replacement, Lift motherboard: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Use a spudger to lift the motherboard.

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    7. Fitbit Alta HR Battery Replacement, Lift battery and remove innards: step 7, image 1 of 1
      • Use a spudger to lift the battery.

      • When the battery is lifted, the connected components (display, motherboard, battery) will come out.

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      • Use a soldering iron to desolder the two battery contacts from the motherboard.

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      • Ensure positive and negative wires are in the correct positions. There are + and – signs on the motherboard. Red is positive. Black is negative.

      • Use a soldering iron and lead-free solder to solder the new battery to the motherboard.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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