For a few months, your battery has been failing you. You notice that its autonomy or its load capacity are no longer as good as when they were new. Unfortunately, it happens to almost everyone, the battery is the wear part par excellence on a mobile phone. But don't worry, it is quite possible to replace it. We will precisely discover in this guide how to change the battery of your fairphone 4 . To begin with, we will see how to know if you need to replace the battery in your Fairphone 4. Then we will see how to change the battery on a Fairphone 4.
How do you know if it is necessary to change the battery of your Fairphone 4?
No matter how you use it, a mobile phone battery is doomed to degrade as time goes by. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it is therefore necessary charge your Android smartphone more regularly . This is of course the first sign that will warn you that it will soon be time to change the battery of your Fairphone 4. But other battery problems on your Fairphone 4 can warn you of a possible failure of the latter. : the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your phone turns off before reaching 0% battery, it heats up for no reason... In these situations, it is essential to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Fairphone 4, read our article.
To know the battery level of your Fairphone 4 , several ways to do this are available to you and will depend on the version of your Android:
- On some Android versions, information on your battery wear is limited to usage statistics. The data collected is therefore an estimate. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Fairphone 4 then tells you how worn it is.
- Enter the code * # * # * # * # 4636 directly in the phone application. A diagnostic on the state of health of your battery should then be displayed. In the 4th line the "Battery" data is displayed. In the event that the value 100 is written next to it, it means that it is in good shape. That said, as soon as this number goes down it means that she is starting to tire.
- Use apps to monitor the battery health of your Fairphone 4. The app Accu Battery gives you all the necessary information on the use of your battery and also allows you to protect wear and tear on your battery .
Of course, the state of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to understand the potential problems of your mobile phone. You don't have to replace your Fairphone 4 battery right away. As long as your battery life and capacity are sufficient for you, there's really no rush. Still, if you decide it's time to take action, here are all our tips for changing it in the next section.
How do I replace the battery on a Fairphone 4?
Can the battery of a Fairphone 4 be changed?
Whatever happens, it is possible to change the battery of your Fairphone 4. However, depending on its version, we suggest different solutions. Because be careful, if you want to do it without the help of a professional, you should know that dismantling your mobile phone is not something trivial. To replace the battery of your Fairphone 4, somewhat complex manipulations are necessary and can present risks for the phone in case of mishandling. You should also know that this voids the manufacturer's warranty .
If your battery is removable , handling is very simple. So you can do it yourself without worry. In this context, you simply have to buy the same battery that is on your phone. You can then replace the old one by inserting the new one in exactly the same location.
If it is a non-removable battery , the best technique for replacing the battery of your Fairphone 4 is to approach the manufacturer, your dealer in the event that he offers this service or a technician. In practice, this approach requires a certain expertise . In the event that you still want to do it on your own, we advise you to watch video tutorials explaining the process to be implemented by typing on Google: "Tutorial to change the battery of my Fairphone 4" and follow the directions carefully. To find out now if you feel capable of it, here is the procedure to implement in broad outline:
- Turn off your Fairphone 4 and remove the SIM card
- Heat the back shell with a hair dryer to soften the glue that holds the back cover of the mobile phone.
- Once hot, stick a suction cup at the bottom of the back cover of the phone. Then, peel off and gently remove the shell with a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you will need to remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Fairphone 4 by heating its contour and gently removing it using the suction cup and the spatula. Small warning, this step is very delicate because you risk breaking your screen.
- Finally, on the vast majority of versions of your Android, you must disconnect the cable from your battery . This is located next to the photo sensor. Then remove the old battery and replace it with the new one.
- For the reassembly , repeat all these steps in reverse order.
Find the right battery for your Fairphone 4
To buy a new battery, you can find it in online or physical stores. To avoid ending up with a battery that is not suitable for your mobile phone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to note precisely the model number of your Fairphone 4 in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Also be careful of buy official battery from the brand of your Fairphone 4 and not end up with a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are less expensive but also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. In addition, if you encounter a problem, the manufacturer will not be able to do anything for you.
How much does it cost to replace the battery?
- To change the battery of your Fairphone 4 without the help of a professional, you will simply have to pay the price of the new battery and possibly a repair kit. It can vary between 10 and 40 € depending on the version of your Android.
- To replace the battery of your Fairphone 4 at a professional repairer you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on the version of your Android.
If you are looking for as many tutorials as possible to become the absolute master of the Fairphone 4, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: 4 Fairphone.
