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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Battery Replacement

Introduction

The Battery of the phone can become worn with continued use. This guide will show you how to remove the Battery of Sony Xperia Z1 Compact.

What you need

  1. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Battery Replacement, Back Cover: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Heat along the edges of the back cover using a heat gun to soften the glue.

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  2. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Battery Replacement: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Attach the small suction cup to the back cover near the bottom of the phone.

    • Pull up on the suction cup and insert the plastic opening tool in between the back cover and the rest of the phone.

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  3. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Battery Replacement: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Battery Replacement: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Move the spudger around the edge of the back cover to separate it from the black adhesive.

    • Separating the back cover from the rest of the phone ruins the adhesive which makes it no longer waterproof.

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  5. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Battery Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Battery Replacement, Battery: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Carefully disconnect the battery from the logic board by using the plastic spudger as a lever.

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  6. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Battery Replacement: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Battery Replacement: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the single 1 x 3.0 mm screw holding the battery in using the JIS #00 screwdriver.

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  7. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Battery Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 1

    • Pry the battery up from the ends using the plastic spudger until the battery pops out of the enclosure.

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  8. Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Battery Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the battery from the device

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Conclusion

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

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is there any reliable source for good replacement battery purchase?

Upendra Gandhi - Reply Share

What is the Ariel stuck on the battery ?

Tony - Reply Share

NFC Antenna. You should carefully transplant it to new battery, in case your new battery is without one (what is the case for most 3rd party batteries available)

Peter Pepo - Reply Share

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