If for a few months, your battery is failing you. You notice that its autonomy or its load capacity is no longer the same as at the start. Nothing more common, the battery is the wear part par excellence on a phone. But rest assured, it is quite possible to replace it. We will learn in this article how to change the battery of your Alcatel 1b . First, we will see how to know if you need to replace the battery of your Alcatel 1b. Then we will see how to change the battery on an Alcatel 1b.
How do you know if you need to change the battery of your Alcatel 1b?
No matter how you use it, a phone's battery is doomed to degrade over time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it will suddenly charge your Android phone more often . This is obviously the first sign that will alert you that it will soon be time to change the battery of your Alcatel 1b. But other battery problems on your Alcatel 1b can warn you of a possible failure of it: the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your phone turns off before reaching 0 % of 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 1b, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your Alcatel 1b , several methods are available to you and will depend on the version of your Android:
- On some Android versions, information on your battery status is limited to usage statistics. The information collected is therefore an approximation. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Alcatel 1b then tells you how worn it is.
- 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. In the event that the value 100 is listed next to it, it means that it is in good shape. However, as soon as this number decreases it reveals that she is starting to tire.
- Use apps to check the battery health of your Alcatel 1b. 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 identify potential problems with your phone. You do not have to replace the battery of your Alcatel 1b immediately. As long as your battery life and capacity are right for you, there's really no rush. Nevertheless, if you ever decide it's time to take action, below you will find all our recommendations for changing it in the next part.
How to replace the battery on an Alcatel 1b?
Can the battery of an Alcatel 1b be changed?
Whatever happens, you can change the battery of your Alcatel 1b. Nevertheless, depending on its version, we suggest different solutions. Because be careful, if you ever want to do it by yourself, you should know that dismantling your phone is not something trivial. To replace the battery of your Alcatel 1b, somewhat complex operations are necessary and may present risks for the device in case of misfires. You should also be aware that this cancels the manufacturer's warranty .
If ever your battery is removable , the maneuver is very simple. You can therefore carry it out without the help of a professional without any problem. In this context, you need in a very simple way to buy the same battery that is on your phone. You can then replace the old one by installing the new one in exactly the same location.
If it is a non-removable battery , the best solution to replace the battery of your Alcatel 1b is to contact the manufacturer, your dealer in the event that he offers this service or a technician. Indeed, this approach requires a certain expertise . In the event that you still want to get started, we advise you to watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to follow by typing on Google: "Tutorial to change the battery of my Alcatel 1b" and follow instructions carefully. To find out now if you ever feel capable of it, here is the procedure to follow in broad outline:
- Turn off your Alcatel 1b and remove the SIM card
- Heat the back shell with a hair dryer to soften the glue that holds the back cover of the 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 has been removed, you must remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Alcatel 1b by heating its outline and removing it carefully using the suction cup and the spatula. Be careful, 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 Alcatel 1b
To buy a new battery, you can find it in online or physical stores. To avoid ending up with a battery that does not match your phone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to clearly note the model number of your Alcatel 1b in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Make sure you also pay attention to buy official battery from the brand of your Alcatel 1b 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 ever 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 Alcatel 1b by yourself, you will simply have to pay the price of the new battery and in addition to a repair kit. It can fluctuate between 10 and 40 € depending on your Android version.
- To replace the battery of your Alcatel 1b at a professional repairer you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
If you ever want a lot of tutorials to become the absolute master of the Alcatel 1b, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Alcatel 1b.
