Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Battery Replacement

Written By: Navin Ramkishun
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Vtech Kidizoom Smart Watch DX Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

Steps

13

Time Required

25 - 35 minutes

Introduction

Battery dead, or not holding a charge? Follow this guide to replace it with a new one! Note: This guide requires soldering.

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    • Make sure the master switch is "OFF" before disassembly, to avoid an electric shock.

    • Flip the watch over with the back facing up.

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    • Remove the four 6.0 mm screws on the back plate with the Phillips #00 screwdriver.

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    • Gently pull the back plate from the watch casing.

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    • Lift the master switch from the circuit board.

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    • The speaker wires are fragile. They may break if excessive force is used to remove the circuit board.

    • Removal of the circuit board requires soldering.

    • Gently push on the display from the front, near the camera. The circuit board and display will pop out through the back.

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    • Lift the circuit board carefully from the casing, without breaking or detaching the speaker wires at the bottom of the circuit board.

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    • Note which wire is connected to which lead before continuing. There are no markers on the circuit board to indicate where each wire belongs.

    • De-solder the black speaker wire from the circuit board.

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    • De-solder the red speaker wire, as in the previous step.

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    • Wait for the solder to cool down and solidify, then remove the circuit board from the casing.

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    • Using the plastic opening tool, gently pry the edges of the battery away from from the circuit board.

    • There is a thin layer of adhesive holding the battery to the circuit board. This will remain sticky after prying.

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    • De-solder the red battery wire from the circuit board.

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    • Repeat the de-soldering for the black (ground) wire.

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    • Pull the battery free, and wait for the solder to cool before handling further.

Conclusion

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

Author

Navin Ramkishun

Member since: 20/01/16

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One comment

Where did you bought the battery?

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