If you’ve owned your Samsung Galaxy Tab for more than a year, you may have noticed that the battery only lasts a few hours when it used to go all day. You can replace your tablet’s battery at home with some inexpensive tools. If you are comfortable with electrical devices, you can change out your tablet’s battery in about 20 minutes. Otherwise, you should seek professional assistance.
Sometimes when you just use your Samsung tablet without much care it gets worst. One of the things that usually get damaged is the battery. This is because it’s usually one of the things that can be replaced easily, like in this case the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Although there are some other problems to do with the battery, today we are going to see how to effectively remove and replace it.
The battery in your Samsung Galaxy Tab can die at any time. It depends on how much you use the device and how old the battery is. If the device won’t turn on or if it shuts down unexpectedly, then you probably need a new battery.
In this guide, we’re going to show you how to remove and replace the battery on the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Begin by placing your device face down on a clean and flat surface and locate the bottom screws on each side of the device. his will allow you to replace the battery if it is faulty. You can also purchase a new battery to swap out your dead battery for a fresh one.
How to Remove Battery From Samsung Tablet — Step by Step Guide
Here is the step by step guide to remove the battery from Samsung Galaxy Tab.
STEP 1
Using a spudger or plastic opening tool, release the clips holding the back cover in place. Do this on both sides of the tablet. The clips will only partially release so don’t worry if they snap back into place once separated. You can use a guitar pick for this as well.
STEP 2
Once the back cover is slightly separated from the tablet, slide your fingernail along the seam to separate it. Be careful not to tear any of the wires on the back cover.
STEP 3
Now that you have access to the battery, remove it by taking out all 9 screws holding it in place. You may want to keep these screws in a container so they don’t get lost.
STEP 4
Remove the battery from the tablet, and replace it with your new one. Once you have inserted your new battery, put the 9 screws back into place and place the cover on your tablet. Finally snap the back cover back onto your tablet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can you replace the battery in a Galaxy Tab A?
A: Yes. You can replace the battery in Galaxy Tab A. However, you should take care while changing it since tablet’s back panel is a bit difficult to remove and quite easy to break and cause water damage and also because of some screws that can get lost easily which will make your device useless unless you buy the same screws again. The above guide will also help you to change the battery in your Samsung Galaxy Tab A.
Q: Can you use any other tablet’s back panel with a Galaxy Tab?
A: No, it is not possible. For example, if you break the panel of your Lenovo tab then there is no way that you can replace that panel with an original-back panel of any galaxy tab or other tablets.
Q: How much time does it take to replace the battery in a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2?
A: It takes 20 minutes approximately to change the battery without damaging any components, but for this you should have some experience with repairing devices. Otherwise, it is strongly recommended not to replace your device’s battery by yourself.
Q: How can I remove the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 back cover?
A: You cannot remove it without breaking it because there are no screws or clips on its back panel and all you need to do is pry the case to open the tablet carefully so as not to damage any of its internal components.
Q: Why is my Samsung Galaxy Tab a not charging?
A: If your tablet does not charge, then you need to replace its battery. It might be a faulty battery since most batteries get damaged after the device experiences excessive heat or physical damage. Moreover, overcharging can also decrease the life of a battery and therefore it might be unable to hold charge properly.
Final Thoughts
Once you have removed and replaced your battery, the tablet should power on. If it does not power up after a few minutes, then check to see if all of the screws are in place and tightened down against the motherboard. If your tablet still won’t turn on, then you may need to order a new motherboard.
I hope you found this guide helpful and if you have any questions please let me know in the comments.
