Sony Xperia XA1 Battery Replacement

Written By: Lindsey Taysom

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Difficulty

Easy

Steps

Time Required

10 minutes

Introduction

This guide is for the Sony Xperia G3123, a replacement for a faulty battery.

The Sony Xperia XA1 has been plagued with battery issues since its initial release back in 2017. One of the biggest complaints about the phone is about the battery and how little it lasts, and how it stops working after a year.

Before using this guide, be sure to check out the troubleshooting page to ensure the battery needs to be replaced.

Tools

Step 1

Using a hair dryer, apply heat evenly around the edges of the back of the phone. This will loosen the adhesive and allow you to remove the back panel.
As you're heating up the phone, begin to pry open the back starting from the middle, and going to the corners.
Do not apply heat in one area for too long.

Step 2

Disconnect the battery from the motherboard using an opening tool or spudger.

Step 3

Lift the black tabs on either side of the battery

Step 4

Lift the pull tab at the bottom to unseat the battery.
After unseating the battery with the pull tab, lift it out of the case.
Use caution handling the battery. It is extremely delicate.

Step 5

Remove the battery entirely.
Do not dispose of your old battery in a regular trash can. Please bring your phone battery to a local home depot, best buy, or staples for safe disposal and recycling in the US and Canada. Other places in the world, please contact your local recycling centers.