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Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement

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  1. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1
    • Apply heat on the back surface of the phone.

    • Continue to heat the device as needed throughout the replacement process.

    • The device can get very hot, so be careful when handling it.

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  2. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • Stick the small suction cup on the bottom half of the back surface of the phone.

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  3. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3
    • With the bottom of the device facing you, lift up on the suction cup handle.

    • Use the plastic opening tool around all sides to pry off the back cover.

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  4. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 4, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 4, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3
    • Pull the back of the phone case away from the device.

    • You will hear popping sounds of glue being ripped from the phone.

    • You will hear the sound of the back unlatching from the device.

    • You will need to apply adhesive or glue along the device to have maximum seal in reassembly.

    • RAF antenna may be attached to the back cover upon removal.

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  5. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 1
    • Apply heat to the copper RAF antenna.

    • This step and the following step only apply if the RAF antenna does not come off when taking the back cover off.

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  6. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1
    • Peel back the RAF antenna.

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  7. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement, Battery: step 7, image 3 of 3
    • Peel back the black tabs on the battery.

    • This may require some force as you are breaking the adhesive seal.

    • You will need to apply more adhesive for the reassembly.

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  8. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 8, image 1 of 2 Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 8, image 2 of 2
    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry up the orange battery connector that is directly above the battery in the center of the phone.

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  9. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 9, image 1 of 1
    • Use a plastic opening tool to get under the battery and pry it up.

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  10. Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement: step 10, image 1 of 1
    • Lift the battery out with your hands.

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Conclusion

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

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Thanks for such a clear set of instructions. I used a hair drier rather than heat gun!

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