OnePlus One: replace the battery - how it works

In this practical tip we explain how you can replace the battery on your OnePlus One.

OnePlus One: Preparing to replace the battery

You need the following tools to open the OnePlus One case:

• Phillips screwdriver
• SIM card tool or an elongated needle
• Wall needles

OnePlus One: Open the housing

1. First, you should turn off the phone and shut it down.
2. Then remove the SIM card with the appropriate tool.
3. Now carefully detach the rear plastic housing part from the display carrier. It is best to start along the long side of the case. Note: Please do not pull out the SIM card slot.
4. The individual closures of the plastic housing shell gradually loosen until the part can finally be removed.

OnePlus One: Remove the battery

We will show you the following steps again in detail in the [[# gallery / picture gallery].

1. The battery is now visible. However, it cannot be removed yet because the motherboard cover is still in the way.
2. To remove the motherboard cover, you need to loosen a total of 9 screws. Some of the screws are covered with plastic plates.
3. You can remove these covers with pin pins or pierce them with a screwdriver.
4. Once all screws are removed, you can easily remove the motherboard cover.
5. Use one of the pin pins to carefully loosen the micro connector with the battery connector.
6. Now use the screwdriver to carefully pry out the battery that is firmly glued into the housing. This step requires extreme caution to avoid damaging the battery.
7. Then gradually remove the battery from the housing with your fingers. Use as little force as possible and proceed slowly and carefully.
8. Finally, the glue comes off and you can remove the battery from the case.

OnePlus One: assembly

When reassembling, work through the above list in the opposite direction. Be sure to do all of the steps with minimal effort, especially when connecting the battery to the motherboard.

Latest videos

Removing the motherboard cover (Source: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0cOAGvYbnM)

Disconnect the battery (Source: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0cOAGvYbnM)

Goal achieved: The battery can be removed completely (Source: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0cOAGvYbnM)