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Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement

Introduction

This guide will assist you in replacing the battery of a Sony Xperia Sola.

What you need

  1. Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Lay the phone as shown.: step 1, image 1 of 2 Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Lay the phone as shown.: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Place phone down with screen side down and camera side facing up as shown.

    • Push on cover away from you. You should hear a snap or pop. This will let you view the battery and sim/sd card slots. Then lift the cover off.

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  2. Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove the screws.: step 2, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove the screws.: step 2, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove the screws.: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Locate and remove the five (5) screws on the phone, using a screwdriver. The screws are at the top and the bottom of the phone as shown.

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  3. Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove bottom white cover.: step 3, image 1 of 2 Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove bottom white cover.: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Pry off the bottom white cover by using the opening tool as a lever.

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  4. Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove more screws.: step 4, image 1 of 2 Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove more screws.: step 4, image 2 of 2

    • Locate and remove the 2 additional screws, using the Torx screwdriver, that are revealed. These are marked as shown.

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  6. Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove black cover.: step 5, image 1 of 2 Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove black cover.: step 5, image 2 of 2

    • Locate the black cover on the bottom left of phone. Use an opening tool to pry up and remove the black cover.

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  7. Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Disconnect the battery's circuit.: step 6, image 1 of 1
    Tool used on this step:
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    • Disconnect the circuit by lifting the connector straight up as shown using the tweezers.

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  8. Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove the phone's inner back cover.: step 7, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove the phone's inner back cover.: step 7, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove the phone's inner back cover.: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Turn the phone onto its side, insert plastic opening tool into seam, and gently remove cover. You can also slide the spudger in from the top.

    • Once the cover is loose, lift it off the phone. The side buttons may feel a bit sticky, but this is normal.

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  9. Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove the additional power circuit.: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Locate the additional circuit at the bottom left. Using the tweezers, remove it gently by pulling up.

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  10. Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Repeat for the circuit on the top end of the battery.: step 9, image 1 of 2 Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Repeat for the circuit on the top end of the battery.: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Use the tweezers to lift up on the circuit located at the top left.

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  11. Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove the motherboard.: step 10, image 1 of 1

    • Use the spudger and slide it under the top left of the board then lift the board straight up. The board should come up very easily.

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  12. Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove and replace the battery.: step 11, image 1 of 3 Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove and replace the battery.: step 11, image 2 of 3 Sony Xperia Sola Battery Replacement, Remove and replace the battery.: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • To remove battery, slide a flat object under the battery and lift. The plastic opening tool will be the best tool for this.

    • It is possible that the battery may be glued onto the phone. If this is the case, use isopropyl alcohol or adhesive remover underneath the battery to soften the adhesive, then use a suction cup to lift the battery out.

    • If that doesn't work, use low heat to soften the glue to allow removal without breaking the battery. To heat the glue, use a simple hair dryer, but be very careful as not to overheat the phone and damage any components.

    • Using heat on a battery for too long can be dangerous and can also potentially damage other parts of the phone.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler. For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.

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Thanks, battery successfully changed :-)

martinslunecko - Reply

Thanx will do that when i get areplacement battery!

ndiwenijb - Reply

hello where i can find a new battery ?

minigamer - Reply

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