Samsung’s Galaxy Tab has lithium-ion batteries that wear out over time and need replacement. Signs that your Galaxy Tab’s battery should be replaced include dramatically lower battery life and sudden shutdowns.
The battery in a Samsung Galaxy Tab can be easily removed with the help of special tools. You can purchase a battery replacement kit for your Samsung Galaxy Tab model online. This wikiHow article teaches you how to remove your Samsung Galaxy Tab battery.
Part1Removing the Battery From a Samsung Galaxy Tab
Image titled Take the Battery Out of a Samsung Galaxy Tablet Step 11Get the equipment needed. In order to remove the battery from a Samsung Galaxy Tab, you will need a plastic pry tool and a tiny screwdriver.
Some models require a tri-wing screwdriver. You can purchase all the tools you need, along with a replacement battery or you can just purchase a replacement battery kit that comes with all the tools. Be sure you get the correct battery or kit for your Samsung Galaxy Tab model.Make sure you purchase the correct kit for your Samsung Galaxy Tab model. The wrong kit may not have the right battery or tools.If you do not have a plastic pry tool, you can use any thin piece of plastic, such as a guitar pick, or a thin piece of plastic cut from a soda bottle.[1]Some types of Galaxy Tab, like the Tab-A, have non-removable batteries. If you have this type of tablet, you’ll need to take it to a Samsung authorized repair agent to get the battery replaced
Image titled Take the Battery Out of a Samsung Galaxy Tablet Step 22Turn off the Galaxy Tab. Press and hold the power button on the side of your Samsung Galaxy Tab unit to power off your device.
Image titled Take the Battery Out of a Samsung Galaxy Tablet Step 33Remove the two screw covers near the charging port (If present). Some Galaxy Tab 10 models have screws on both sides of the charging port. If your Galaxy Tab model has screws to the sides of the charging port, use a safety pin or sharp object to remove the screw covers, and then use a tri-wing screwdriver to remove the screws.If your Tab does not have screws, skip this step.
Image titled Take the Battery Out of a Samsung Galaxy Tablet Step 44Use the plastic pry tool to remove the back cover. Insert the plastic pry tool in between where the back cover attaches to the front. This is usually along the side edges of the device. On some models, the seam may be on the front of the screen. Go around the entire device while gently applying pressure to separate the front cover from the back.[3]Keep in mind that the clips that attach the back cover are easy to break, so go slowly and carefully. Be careful not to tear the microphone cable when you separate the front panel from the top left corner of the Galaxy Tab.
Image titled Take the Battery Out of a Samsung Galaxy Tablet Step 55Separate the back cover from the rest of the unit. Once all the clips are popped out, remove the back cover and set it aside.
Image titled Take the Battery Out of a Samsung Galaxy Tablet Step 66Remove the tape from the ribbon cables and battery. There may be tape covering the ribbon cable connectors and battery. Use the plastic pry tool to remove the tape and set it aside.Image titled Take the Battery Out of a Samsung Galaxy Tablet Step 77
Disconnect the ribbon cables covering the battery (if present). Many larger Samsung Galaxy Tab 10 models have 2 or 3 ribbon cables that go over the top of the battery. Use the plastic pry tool to pop the tab on the front of the connectors where the ribbon cables are attached. Then slide the ribbon cables out of the connectors. If no tab is present on the connectors, simply slide the ribbon cables out.If you don’t have a larger tablet with ribbon cables, skip this step.
Image titled Take the Battery Out of a Samsung Galaxy Tablet Step 88Remove the battery screws (if present). On some Galaxy Tab models, the battery may be screwed in place. Use a tiny Philips screwdriver to remove the screws on all sides of the battery.If you don’t have screws in your Tab, skip this step.Disconnect the battery from the board. There are 4 wires from the battery that are attached to a black clip connected to the mainboard. Place the plastic pry tool under the wires and apply upward pressure to disconnect the wire clip from the board.
Removing the Battery From a Samsung Galaxy Tab |Reassemble Your Samsung Galaxy Tab Samsung’s Galaxy Tab has lithium-ion batteries that wear out over time and need replacement. Signs that your Galaxy Tab’s battery should be replaced include dramatically lower battery life and sudden shutdowns.
The battery in a Samsung Galaxy Tab can be easily removed with the help of special tools. You can purchase a battery replacement kit for your Samsung Galaxy Tab model online. This wikiHow article teaches you how to remove your Samsung Galaxy Tab battery.
Things You Should KnowDepending on the model, your tablet may or may not have screws or ribbons. A quick check online will let you know what your specific model has.Don’t break the ribbon connecting the back of your tablet to your battery when you take the back panel off.Also avoid damaging the cables connecting the battery to your tablet’s mainboard.Some models of Galaxy Tab don’t have removable batteries. Check your user manual or do a search for your model to make sure.