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Re: Best way for a newb to remove A2000 battery?
« on: July 08, 2009, 06:28:13 PM »
I have document a number of ways on my blog. The quickest, easiest way is to slide a flat head screwdriver (with a napkin or paper towel wrapped around the head, to avoid scratching the motherboard) and just "pop" it off.
The best way is to remove the motherboard form the case (in an A2000, remove the RF Shielding also) and "de-solder" from the back using the solder braid (if that makes sense -See Pic). The battery will just fall out then. You will (or should) do it anyways after the battery is out, in order to put a new battery in.
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Re: Best way for a newb to remove A2000 battery?
« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2009, 06:43:07 PM »
I think it would cost more than its worth to ship it back and forth from Canada, but IF I were to do it, I would do it properly and put on one of DJ Base's battery Hacks. If you REALLY, REALLY want me to do it,PM me and we can work something out, provided the Motherboard screws aren't stripped.
If you touch the exploded battery, it won't hurt your skin, just wash you hands after with soap and water. I use the paper towel to prevent scratching or gouging on the board. I use gloves only when I am cleaning a filthy keyboard or such, because you never konw what was spilled on it.
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