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Pipo Smart S1 Battery Replacement

Introduction

The guide will take you through the process of replacing a dead or defective battery in a Pipo Smart S1 tablet.

What you need

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    • Insert an iFixit opening tool between the body and display of the tablet at the bottom of the device where the charging port is.

    • Slide the tool along the gap you are creating, moving to the right direction against the mini USB port.

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    • Gently pry the body of the tablet and pop the back cover open.

    • Lift the back cover of the device and place it on the side.

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    • Lift the edge of the white tape with the iFixit opening tool.

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    • Lift the white tape with your fingers, then lift the yellow tape that holds the battery extension.

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    • On the bottom of your tablet, use the Phillips #0 screwdriver to take the two 3mm screws out.

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    • Lift the headphone jack and move it to the other side, placing it on the surface you are working on.

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    • Use a spudger to pry the battery and detach it from the glue underneath it.

    • Be careful not to pinch the battery—lithium batteries are hazardous and prone to short circuiting, and thus burning and/or exploding.

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    • Lift the battery and place it a little further away from the positive and negative battery wires.

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    • Using your soldering iron, melt the two lead spots to detach the wires.

    • The soldering iron is extremely hot, so handle with caution. Always keep the soldering iron holder next to you when using it so you can return it easily.

    • When reassembling, make sure you solder the right pole to the right spot on the circuit board, as swapping them can burn the motherboard.

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    • Remove the two wires. Then remove the battery completely from the device.

    • Make sure you tape the negative and positive battery wires to keep them from short-circuiting.

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Conclusion

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

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