Sony Walkman A-45 Battery Replacement

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Introduction

Use this guide to remove and replace a worn out or dead battery in a Sony Walkman NW-A45.

For your safety, turn on your Sony Walkman NW-A45 and allow the battery to fully discharge before starting this procedure. A charged lithium-ion battery can be very dangerous if accidentally punctured.

Remember: follow general electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety procedures while repairing your device.

Don't reuse the battery after it's been removed, as doing so is a potential safety hazard. Replace it with a new battery.

What you need

Step 1 Battery Replacement

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Turn on your Walkman and allow the battery to discharge below 5% before starting any repairs, as a charged Lithium Battery can be dangerous if accidentally punctured.
Turn off the device.

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Step 2

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Insert a Jimmy into the thin gap between the shell and the side of the top cover, along the edge of one of the panels.
Pry up on the top cover to release it from the adhesive.
Once the adhesive doesn't stick from one edge, the rest disconnects easily. It will take a couple tries.

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Step 3

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Insert a Jimmy into the thin gap between the shell and the side of the bottom cover, along the edge of one of the panels.
Pry up on the bottom cover to release it from the adhesive.
Once the adhesive doesn't stick from one edge, the rest disconnects easily. It will take a couple tries.

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Step 4

Remove the two bottom screws holding the chassis using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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Step 5

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Flip the walkman on its screen.
Insert a Jimmy into the thin gap between the side panel and shell, along the edge of the panel.
Slowly pry up the back cover to release it from its adhesive.
If you have difficulty keeping the gap up, insert opening picks to prop it open.

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Step 6

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Remove the five screws holding down the battery and NFC Module using a Phillips #00 screwdriver.
Detach the ribbon cable connecting the NFC Module by pulling outward.
Don't pull too hard or else the ribbon cable will rip.