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Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 Battery Replacement

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  1. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 Battery Replacement, Disassembling Sony Walkman NWZ-E438: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Unscrew the two screws on the back of the device using a Phillips PH000 screwdriver.

    • Keep the Phillips PH000 screwdriver aside for further steps in the guide. It will be the only screwdriver needed for this replacement.

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  2. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Use a small prying tool to carefully pry open the back of the device.

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  3. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 Battery Replacement, Battery: step 3, image 1 of 1
    • Peel back the black tape from the device to the battery from the side of the device.

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  4. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 1
    • Using a small, plastic prying tool slowly lift the battery around all edges.

    • Careful of wires connecting the battery to the device.

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  5. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
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    • Remove the yellow film covering the circuit board with pointed precision tweezers.

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  6. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 2 Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 Battery Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 2
    • Using tweezers, unplug the gold band connecting the device and circuit board.

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  7. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 Battery Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 2 Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 Battery Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 2
    • Using pointed precision tweezers, unplug the wires connecting the battery and chip from the chip.

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  8. Sony Walkman NWZ-E438 Battery Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 1
    • Remove battery.

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Conclusion

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

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Do you have a link to purchase a replacement battery? Thanks!

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