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Uniden UTAB71 Battery Replacement

Introduction

Replacing the battery on this tablet is a fairly simple process. This guide will explain the process step-by-step.

What you need

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to undo the clips that attach the two halves of the tablet.

    • Be gentle with the pry tool and work your way around the edges of the tablet slowly.

    • Make sure the tablet is powered off before prying open.

    • There are two power ribbons connecting the screen to the back of the tablet. Make sure not to put too much stress on them.

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    • Lift off the tape that holds the speaker wires to the battery

    • Leave the tape off to the side

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    • Use a soldering tool to disconnect the two wires (red and black) that connect the battery to the motherboard

    • Note the placement of each colored wire in the motherboard

    • If you have no experience in soldering, please follow this guide

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    Tool used on this step:
    iOpener
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    • Use a credit card to lift the battery off the back of the tablet

    • Do not put any pressure on the motherboard or any other internal components.

    • The battery attached to the back panel with adhesive. You may need to use a heated iOpener to loosen the adhesive and remove the battery.

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Conclusion

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

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