If for some time you have had problems with your battery. You notice that its autonomy or its charging capacity are not as good as when it was new. Unfortunately, it is a classic case, the battery is the ultimate wearing part on a mobile phone. However do not worry, it is quite conceivable to change it. We will learn precisely in this guide how to change the battery of your Alcatel 1 . First, we will see how to know if it is necessary to replace the battery in your Alcatel 1. Then we will see how to replace the battery on an Alcatel 1.
How do you know if it is necessary to replace the battery in your Alcatel 1?
Whatever you do, the battery of a mobile phone is doomed to lose autonomy with time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it is necessary to suddenly charge your Android smartphone more often . This is obviously the first sign that will warn you that it will soon be the time to replace the battery in your Alcatel 1. However, other battery problems on your Alcatel 1 can warn you about a potential failure of this battery. last: the battery runs out quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your smartphone switches off before reaching 0% battery, it heats up for no reason ... In these cases, it is then advisable to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Alcatel 1, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your Alcatel 1 , several methods 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 information collected is therefore an approximation. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Alcatel 1 then shows you the state of wear of the latter.
- Write the code * # * # * # * # 4636 directly in the phone application. A diagnostic on the state of health of your battery should then appear. In the 4th line, the “Battery” data is displayed. If the value 100 is written next to it, it is because it is in good shape. However, as soon as this number decreases it indicates that it has lost capacity.
- Use applications to monitor the health of the battery of your Alcatel 1. The application Accu Battery gives you all the necessary data on the use of your battery and also allows you to protect wear and tear on your battery .
Naturally, the state of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to distinguish the possible concerns of your mobile phone. You do not have to replace your Alcatel 1 battery directly. As long as you are comfortable with your battery life and capacity, there's no real rush. However, if you decide it's time to take action, below are all of our tips for replacing it in the next section.
How to change the battery on an Alcatel 1?
Is it possible to replace the battery of an Alcatel 1?
In all cases, it is possible to replace the battery in your Alcatel 1. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because be careful, if you want to do it yourself, know that disassembling your mobile phone is not trivial. To change the battery in your Alcatel 1, somewhat technical operations are required and may present risks for the smartphone in the event of improper handling. You will also need to be aware that this cancels the manufacturer's warranty .
If your battery is removable , handling is very simple. So you can do it yourself without worry. To do this, you simply have to buy the same battery that is on your smartphone. You can then replace the old one by inserting the new one in the exact same location.
If it is a non-removable battery , the best solution to change the battery in your Alcatel 1 is to contact the manufacturer, your dealer if he ever offers this service, or a specialist. In practice, this procedure requires a certain expertise . If you still want to do it on your own, we recommend that you watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to be implemented by typing on Google: "How to change the battery of my Alcatel 1" and carefully apply the directions. To know now if you feel capable of it, here is the process to implement in general terms:
- Turn off your Alcatel 1 and remove the SIM card
- Heat the back shell with a hair dryer in order 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 using a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you will need to remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Alcatel 1 by heating its outline and removing it delicately 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.
Finding the right battery for your Alcatel 1
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 Alcatel 1 in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Small caveat in addition to buy official battery from the brand of your Alcatel 1 and not to buy a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are less expensive but also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. In addition, if you have a problem, the brand will not be able to do anything for you.
How much does it cost to replace the battery?
- To replace the battery of your Alcatel 1 by yourself, you will simply have to pay the price of the new battery and in addition to a repair kit. It can vary between 10 and 40 € depending on your Android version.
- To change the battery of your Alcatel 1 at a professional repairer, you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
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