Introduction
Even years after its release in 2014, the OnePlus One is a popular smartphone. However its built-in batteries will probably have worn out after all these years of usage.
Although the built-in batteries were not intentionally designed to be replaced by end-users, this is still possible. Replacement batteries are available through online shops. Some of them even maintain the original design of the OnePlus One batteries.
The batteries are connected to the motherboard via a ribbon that needs to be carefully disconnected first. To this end, you open the smartphone and unmount the motherboard cover. The batteries themselves are not packed in a hard cover. Hence, extra care is required when removing them.
This guide will walk you step by step through the process of removing the batteries and give useful advices on the mentioned dfficulties. After you will have removed the battery, you can just plug in your own by executing the steps in reversed order.
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Remove the SIM tray.
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Using a plastic opening tool, carefully separate the back panel from the main body assembly of the phone. Be extra careful around the SIM slot or other weak areas.
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You may encounter some resistance due to hidden locking clips around the inside edge of the phone. Not to worry; just move in one consistent direction around the phone as opposed to jumping from spot to spot!
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Top to bottom, left to right, clockwise or counter clockwise, once we make it about half way around the device, the panel is easily removable by hand.
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Using a plastic opening tool, gently pry up the black plastic cover and remove it from the device.
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After we have removed the motherboard cover, we notice that the battery is intact and has a black ribbon attached to it, which is mounted on the logic board.
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Using the spudger, carefully begin to lift the the battery up from the side opposite the ribbon. Be aware that there is high-grade adhesive holding the battery in its bay, so proceed with caution.
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Once the battery has been freed, we use the ever handy black spudger to pry up and free the battery ribbon from its dock.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
36 comments
The Apple iPhone sim ejector is not long enough to work on an OPO. A paper clip is a better option.
There will be a compatible battery with one pin OnePlus
Successfully accomplished, thanks to your clear instructions. One note: the adhesive on my unit was applied in about a quarter inch strip along the right underside of the battery as you view it from the back. Peeling up the left side allowed me to reach and release the adhesive on the opposite side with the spudger or knife blade.
That Guy -
Thank you! I use a slim (but not sharp) butter knife to nudge the battery out slowly by poking the adhesive tape along its length. It was a bit unnerving because I was afraid of damaging the soft battery. Worked out in the end.
One note to add is that the original battery connector's top was glued to the motherboard cover. I had to remove the battery before I could successfully sepearte the 2. My phone is still working and I'm charging it right now! :)
Thanks for the very detailed guide.
It doesn't mention you have to remove SIM tray first.
pawel -
I used the #0 for the rear panel screws. The #00 is too small and will slip, stripping the screws if you're not extra careful.
anonymous 2668 -
where can i buy the battery??
Shaun Davis -
Has anyone answered this? I am looking too.
Elie Daou -
They sell it on here, although I found mine on eBay.
Roger -
Aliexpress for $9 (original)
David van Ballegooijen -
The last three hidden screws are a !&&* of a time consumer to remove. probably you would need only a certain type of tweezers - I got stuck at midway and now I cannot get go have my phone detect the sim card either probably because the six screws are removed. I can now turn the phone back on but with no service or wifi connections are detected. This phone is a disaster!
Manan Shah -
Ivdid that too but son in law found I had reinstalled sim card in backwards or upside down.
wildcat75666 -
Where did you buy the micro USB piece? Thanks a lot!
Davide Rota -
EBay. I bought new battery cause old ibe was dead would not charge. Just ordered new cables fit 9.00 something free shipping. Anyway hope this fixes problem cause new battery did not fix problems.
wildcat75666 -
I was able to open going from the microusb slot and working my way around. The corners are tough, though.
Roger -
in my phone the battery was glued with double sided adhesive tape, only on the right side. I pried the left side up first, and carefully removed the battery. to lift the battery I used first used a suction cup(?) followed by a plectrum like tool to lift te battery, and keep it lifted
Eelco Busch -
A word of caution: the back panel is harder to remove than you might think. Especially because you may be removing the *screen* by mistake. When you have a "grip" with the tool make sure the metallic border is not coming off with it, and when you have removed enough to be able to lift the panel, make sure it isn't attached by ribbons - in that case you've been removing the screen. A good idea is to gently press your finger nail against the weak plastic located between the back and the SIM slot, and going up and down and sideways until you hear a click. Then you can start from there with the opening tool. As recommended be very gentle around the SIM slot.
Menahem Julien Raccah Lisei -
Where do I get the plastic opening tool?
Julie Hejducek -