ZTE Axon 7 Battery Replacement

Inleiding

The lifespan of batteries naturally depletes over time. This is especially true for smartphone batteries which are constantly being used. As they wear out, you may notice that the time your battery can hold a charge is shorter and shorter compared to when you first bought your phone. In addition, phone batteries can also sustain damage from being dropped or exposed to water. This guide will show you how to replace a dead or damaged battery from your ZTE Axon 7 smartphone.

In order perform this repair you'll need to use heat to loosen adhesive connecting the front and back of the phone. We suggest using the iOpener to warm up the edges of the phone before removing the back case. Please use caution as the iOpener can get hot. Use oven mitts if necessary. Do not overheat the iOpener as it can burst and potentially cause damage.

If you encounter a swollen battery while doing the repair, refer to this guide on what to do with a swollen battery. Swollen batteries are potentially dangerous and should be handled with care.

Before beginning this repair, but sure to turn off your phone and unplug it from the charger. It's also a good idea to do this repair when your battery is mostly drained of power.

Wat je nodig hebt

Stap 1 Back Case

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Make sure the device is powered off.
Using the SIM Tray Removal Tool, press the pin into the hole on the SIM Tray (located on the top left of the device) to eject the tray.

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Heat the iOpener in the microwave for 15-30 seconds.
iOpener will be HOT! Use oven mitts if necessary.
Place the iOpener on top of the top and bottom speaker grills to loosen up the adhesive underneath.

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Use a Jimmy to pry off the top and bottom speaker grills.
Remove the speaker grills gently so they don't crack or break off.

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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove the six 3 mm screws located under the speaker grills.
There may be remaining adhesive covering some screws. Take time to gently scrape away the adhesive using a spudger or opening tool.

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Carefully wedge the Jimmy between the screen and aluminum back plate of the device.
Begin near the bottom right of the device and carefully work under the screen and slide the Jimmy up the edge of the device to remove the back case.
Use plastic picks to keep the display and back aluminum casing from closing as you pry along the perimeter of the phone with the Jimmy.

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Separate the front and back of the phone, (like a book) to open and gain access to the internal components.
Careful to not damage the fingerprint sensor cable attached to the motherboard from the back casing.
Place the tip of your opening tool under the edge of the connector, and pry the connector straight up from its socket.
Be very careful to pry only under the edge of the connector, and not under the socket itself. If you pry under the socket, you will separate it from the circuit board, which requires specialized microsoldering skills and equipment to repair.
To reconnect, align the connector carefully over its socket and press down with your fingertip—first at one side, then the other—until it clicks into place. Don't press down on the middle of the connector until it's fully aligned and seated. If misaligned the connector can be permanently damaged.

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The back is now completely removed.

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Stap 8 Battery

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Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove three 2.0 mm screw securing brackets on the top and bottom of the battery.
Use the angled tweezers and lift the bottom bracket up and off the phone.
Use the angled tweezers to slide the top bracket up and off the phone.

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Disconnect both ends of the cable covering the battery by placing the tip of your opening tool or spudger under the edge of the connector and prying the connector straight up from its socket.
Be very careful to pry only under the edge of the connector, and not under the socket itself. If you pry under the socket, you will separate it from the circuit board, which requires specialized microsoldering skills and equipment to repair.
Remove the press fit cable.
To reconnect, align the connector carefully over its socket and press down with your fingertip—first at one side, then the other—until it clicks into place.
Do not press down on the middle of wider connectors until they're fully seated—if misaligned, the connector or the pins underneath can bend or break, causing permanent damage.

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Place the tip of your opening tool or spudger under the edge of the battery connector, and pry the connector straight up from its socket to disconnect from the motherboard.

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To remove the battery, use a spudger to carefully pry and slide along the edges of the battery in small increments to release the adhesive.
The adhesive under the battery is strong. Be sure to avoid puncturing and bending the battery.
Under the battery, on the left side, is a display cable. Be careful not to damage this cable if future intentions are to reuse the display for any purpose.

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Gently apply force and lift the battery out.
If you're having trouble lifting the battery, use the opening pick to slide further under the battery. This will help separate it from the adhesive.
Remove the battery, and replace with a new battery. Recycle old batteries as stated by your local regulations.