Handspring Visor Edge Battery Replacement

Written By: Christian Valoria

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Handspring Visor Edge Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

15 minutes

Introduction

Welcome to the Handspring Visor Edge Battery Replacement Guide, where we prioritize not only efficiency but also your safety. Within this manual, you'll discover meticulously outlined steps to seamlessly replace the battery of your device. Whether you're a seasoned tech enthusiast or just beginning your journey, adhere to these straightforward instructions, accompanied by essential safety tips, to rejuvenate your Visor Edge without any hiccups. Lets Get Started!

Tools

Step 1

Open the Visor Edge placing the screen and the inner part of the flip cover face down on a flat surface such as a table
On the back of the PDA there is a tab connecting the flip cover to the device. Push gently on this tab trying to slide the cover upwards along the surface then lift the pieces apart to fully detach them
Do not pull or tug on the flip cover in an attempt to remove it from the PDA this can result in the cover snapping causing damage to the device

Step 2

To reassemble push the downward on the flip cover where there is an indent on the PDA indicating where the pieces connect
Finish by pushing the cover until it snaps in to place

Step 3

Remove the six 4.1 mm Phillips screws from the back plate using the #00 Phillips Scewdriver.

Step 4

Remove the gray back plate from the PDA.

Step 5

Remove the four 2.6 mm Philips screws that are on the sides of the frame.
Remove the 3.9 mm Philips screw holding the stylus holster to the frame.

Step 6

Remove the four 2.6 mm Philips screws on the top and bottom of the frame.

Step 7

Gently remove the white frame from the back of the PDA.

Step 8

Gently pull off the front cover.

Step 9

Gently use your finger or tweezers to push the brown lock away from the side of the circuit board that is holding the ribbon cable.
Remove the ribbon cable with tweezers.

Step 10

Using the tweezers, pull back the ribbon cable on the top of the device.
Pull at the white part of the ribbon to avoid tearing.

Step 11

Using the same technique as with the other ribbons, locate and disconnect the ribbon cable above the battery pack.

Step 12

All the ribbon cables should be disconnected from the mother board.
Remove the four 3.6 mm Phillips #00 screws located at each corner of the device.

Step 13

Carefully separate the circuit board and the screen. (Be careful of soldered wires when separating)
Be careful not to break the soldered wires that connects the circuit board to the battery pack.
Disconnect the wire that connects the battery pack to the motherboard using tweezers.