Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 Plus Battery Replacement

ID: 185938

Description: The Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ (Models SM-X210,...

Steps:

  1. Power the device off by holding the power button for 10-15 seconds.
  2. Use the heat gun to evenly heat the edge of the device and loosen the adhesive securing the screen to the tablet.
  3. The heat gun should be set on 5 when using it to heat the adhesive.
  4. Be careful when using the heat gun; it can damage the device if you heat one area too much or for too long.
  5. Use the suction tool to separate the screen from the case, and insert an opening pick to help keep the screen edge separated from the rest of the device.
  6. Slide a second pick around the edge to cut through the remaining glue of the screen.
  7. Continue placing plastic opening picks in the gaps about every inch or so intill the screen fully separates.
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  8. Gently lift the screen towards the top of the device (the side with the front camera), being careful not to damage the orange flex cable.
  9. Use a JIS #00 screwdriver to remove two 2.4 mm screws securing the metal bracket.
  10. Remove the metal bracket covering the connector and place it to the side to use for reassembly.
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  11. Carefully slide a spudger or opening pick under the glued-down cable to separate its adhesive and disconnect the cable.
  12. Remove the display screen from the tablet.
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  13. Use a spudger to remove any excess adhesive remaining on the edges of the device's rear housing.
  14. If you are having trouble removing the adhesive, try using adhesive remover.
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  15. Place a spudger or an opening tool under the connector's edge and pry straight up to disconnect the orange flex cable.
  16. Use a spudger to disconnect the black battery press connector.
  17. Be gentle when disconnecting both of the press connectors, as it is very easy to damage them.
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  18. Use a pair of tweezers to pull the four adhesive tabs until you can get a good enough grip to remove them with your hands.
  19. Once enough of the strips are pulled out, use your hands to slowly pull all four tabs out from underneath the battery.
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  20. Use a spudger to lift the battery enough to hold it from underneath, then remove it completely.
  21. Don't use the spudger to pry the battery out as you may bend or warp the battery which could cause a fire.
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