Samsung Galaxy S III Battery Replacement

Written By: Walter Galan
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Samsung Galaxy S III Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

7

Time Required

2 - 5 minutes

Introduction

Use this guide to replace the battery.

If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

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    • The following four steps can be accomplished without a plastic opening tool. However, it's recommended to use a tool to best avoid breaking any clips along the perimeter of the rear case.

    • Insert a plastic opening tool or fingernail into the notch in the gap between the rear case and the rest of the phone, located at the top of the device.

    • Gently twist the opening tool to disconnect the clips securing the top of the rear case.

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    • Slide the plastic opening tool left along the top edge and repeat the twisting motion to widen the gap between the rear case and the phone.

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    • Continue to move the plastic opening tool around the perimeter of the top left corner, gently prying up along the rear case.

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    • Pry along the top right side, and continue prying down the right side of the rear case.

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    • Lift up and remove the rear case from the phone.

    • You may need to peel the case up to separate it from any clips still holding it to the bottom of the phone.

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    • This step can be accomplished without the need of a plastic opening tool. Just use your finger if you want to.

    • Wedge a plastic opening tool into the small notch above the battery.

    • Pry the battery up out of its recess.

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    • Remove the battery.

Conclusion

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

Author

Walter Galan

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3 comments

Do I have to wait after replacing it or can I use my phone right away? If so how long

ivon200021 -

Super simple. Thanks!

bmwherry -

I don't get it why you insist it takes at least 2 minutes. I've done it in 5 seconds multiple times using fingers and no tabs have ever broken off. It literally takes 5-10 seconds, you just pull it off.

Krzeszny -