Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Battery Replacement

Written By: Pieter Boersma

Comments: 1

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

Time Required

5 minutes

Introduction

Tools

iFixit Opening Tool

Step 1

Turn the phone around so the screen is facing a flat surface.

Step 2

To remove the cover, use plastic removal tool on the seam of the case.
Once enough force is applied, you should hear a “click” sound which indicates that cover is loose.

Step 3

After the “click” noise, lift the cover with your finger.
Do not puncture the battery. This can result in a fire.

Step 4

Proceed with removing the battery by lifting the battery with a small plastic pry tool.
Use a plastic tool for safety. If a plastic tool is not available use your fingers.

Step 6

Once the old battery id removed, slide the new battery, with the positive/negative indicator facing up, in so that the contacts of the battery make contact with the contacts of the phone.

Step 7

Lightly press the battery into the phone so that it is secure.

Step 8

To put the cover back on, apply force until a "click" sound is heard.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

One comment

Has ifixit thought about trying to make a replacement battery that would work with this? It would be good to be able to get the battery from here as well, even if it is potentially a niche market for these old phones.

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