Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Battery Replacement
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 11 Steps
Get ready to breathe new life into your device! This step-by-step guide will walk you through replacing the battery, and with a little patience, you’ll be back up and running in no time. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 1
– Grab a flat-end metal spudger and gently pop off the two plastic tabs near the dock connector—it’s like persuading them to let go of the rear case.
Step 2
– Unscrew those two 4.1 mm Tri-Wing screws hanging out by the edges of the dock connector. You’ve got this!
Step 3
Get ready to tackle those clips (marked in red) around the edge of the rear case! Just a heads-up: these little guys are a bit on the delicate side, so take your time and be gentle. You’ve got this!
Step 4
– Heads up: The Galaxy Tab we worked on already had a cracked front glass. No worries, though—the steps here are the same whether your glass is in one piece or in shatters.
– Grab a plastic opening tool and start near the bottom left edge of the rear case.
– Carefully use the plastic opening tool to nudge open a small gap between the front and rear panels at the bottom left edge.
– Slide the plastic opening tool along the left edge of the device to widen the gap between the front and rear panels.
– Pop in two guitar picks into the gap you just created with the opening tool to keep things steady and make the rest of the process easier.
Step 5
– Slide the plastic opening tool into the dock connector and gently lift it under the front panel/motherboard assembly.
– Press the plastic opening tool downwards to create a little gap at the lower left corner of the front panel assembly.
– Slip a guitar pick into the fresh gap you just made near the lower left edge of the Galaxy Tab.
Step 6
When you’re gently prying apart the front panel from the top left corner of the Galaxy Tab, keep an eye out for that delicate microphone ribbon cable (it’s the one highlighted in red in the first picture). It’s super thin and can tear easily, so handle it with care!
Slide it under the inner frame to get the best leverage when popping those clips free.
– Take it easy when you get to the top left corner of the Galaxy Tab. Just follow the next step closely, and you’ll be golden!
– Gently slide a plastic opening tool into the little gap next to the left side of the guitar pick.
– Now, with a little lift and a smooth motion, run that plastic opening tool along the top left corner of the Galaxy Tab to pop the Front Panel Assembly free from those pesky retaining clips.
Step 7
Hey, be careful! Don’t lift the front panel all the way up just yet. It’s still held down by clips on the top, bottom, and right sides. You could end up causing some serious damage if you force it.
– Gently nudge the left side of the front panel assembly upward to help it break free from its snug spot in the rear panel housing.
Step 8
– Slip the flat edge of an opening tool between the front and back panels near the dock connector area. Easy does it!
– Grab a plastic opening tool and gently pop the bottom right corner out of its snug little spot in the back panel. You’ve got this!
Step 9
– Gently lift and slide out the front panel assembly like you’re opening a treasure chest to reveal the rear panel.
Step 10
– Time to face the dragon! Remove the lone Phillips screw holding the battery down to the motherboard—it’s like freeing a brave knight!
Step 11
– Grab your plastic opening tool and gently wedge it under the battery connector. Then, give it a little nudge to lift it right off the motherboard socket. Easy peasy!
