Introduction

You may find it necessary to replace the battery on the CHUWI GemiBook XPro due to its charging rate or capacity. This easy-to-follow guide will assist in the process of battery removal and replacement. For this guide you’ll need a philips #1 screwdriver, the spudger, and opening picks in order to disassemble and replace the battery in an orderly fashion.


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    • Discharge the battery below 25%, since a charged lithium-ion battery is a potential safety hazard. Fully power down the laptop and unplug any peripheries.

    • Orient the device to where you can see the bottom of the case.

    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the twelve 5.6 mm screws that secure the lower case.

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    • Insert an opening pick into the gap between the lower case and the chassis.

    • Pry along the entire perimeter of the laptop until the lower case fully releases.

    • Lift the lower case up and off of the chassis.

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    • Peel off the black tape on the upper-right side of the motherboard.

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    • Use two opening tools or your fingernails to carefully "walk" the battery connector out of its socket.

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    • Unseat the speaker wires and antenna wire from their retaining hooks on the battery with a halberd spudger.

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    • Use a Phillips #1 screwdriver to remove the five 4.3 mm screws that secure the battery.

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    • Lift the battery up and out of the chassis.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
For optimal performance, after completing this guide, calibrate your newly installed battery.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

JakeV

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