Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement

Written By: Cassidy Davis
  • Comments: 5
Sony Xperia XA Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

10

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

You will need to use a source of heat. You may need to buy adhesive for the reassembly. Make sure the phone is completely powered off before opening the device.

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    • Apply heat on the back surface of the phone.

    • Continue to heat the device as needed throughout the replacement process.

    • The device can get very hot, so be careful when handling it.

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    • Stick the small suction cup on the bottom half of the back surface of the phone.

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    • With the bottom of the device facing you, lift up on the suction cup handle.

    • Use the plastic opening tool around all sides to pry off the back cover.

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    • Pull the back of the phone case away from the device.

    • You will hear popping sounds of glue being ripped from the phone.

    • You will hear the sound of the back unlatching from the device.

    • You will need to apply adhesive or glue along the device to have maximum seal in reassembly.

    • RAF antenna may be attached to the back cover upon removal.

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    • Apply heat to the copper RAF antenna.

    • This step and the following step only apply if the RAF antenna does not come off when taking the back cover off.

    Where can i buy this copper raf antenna

    mhel nival -

    I also need it for my phone I kinda ripped it apart oops ?

    Tiybah -

    Mike J - I found that simply raising the edge overlapping the battery connector gave sufficient room to disconnect the battery so no need to remove the antenna and risk tearing!

    Mike Jurkiewicz -

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    • Peel back the RAF antenna.

    I’ve ripped the copper part of this would I be able to get a new part or will the phone not work with out it?

    Tiybah -

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    • Peel back the black tabs on the battery.

    • This may require some force as you are breaking the adhesive seal.

    • You will need to apply more adhesive for the reassembly.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to pry up the orange battery connector that is directly above the battery in the center of the phone.

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    • Use a plastic opening tool to get under the battery and pry it up.

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    • Lift the battery out with your hands.

Conclusion

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

Author

Cassidy Davis

Member since: 18/04/18

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One comment

Thanks for such a clear set of instructions. I used a hair drier rather than heat gun!

Mike Jurkiewicz -