If for a few months you have had problems with your battery. You notice that its autonomy or its load capacity is not the same as at the beginning. Unfortunately, it happens to almost everyone, the battery is the ultimate wearing part on a phone. However do not worry, it is entirely possible to replace it. We will see in this guide how to change the battery of your Archos . First, we will see how to know if you need to replace the battery in your Archos. Then we will see how to replace the battery on an Archos.
How do you know if you need to replace the battery in your Archos?
Whatever you do, a phone's battery is doomed to degrade as time goes by. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it will be necessary to suddenly charge your Android phone more often . This is of course the first sign that will alert you that it will soon be time to replace the battery in your Archos. However, other battery problems on your Archos can warn you of a possible failure of it: the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your phone switches off before reaching 0 % of battery, it heats up without explanation ... In these cases, it is then important to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Archos, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your Archos , several solutions 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 Archos then reveals the state of wear of it.
- Enter the code * # * # * # * # 4636 directly in the phone application. A diagnostic on the state of wear of your battery should then appear. In the 4th line, the “Battery” data is displayed. If ever the value 100 is indicated next to it, it means that it is in good shape. However, as soon as this number decreases it reveals that it has lost capacity.
- Use apps to monitor your Archos battery wear condition. The application 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 distinguish the possible malfunctions of your phone. You don't have to replace your Archos battery immediately. As long as you have enough battery life and capacity for you, you don't have to. Even so, if you ever decide it's time to take action, below are all of our tips for replacing it in the next section.
How to replace the battery on an Archos?
Is it possible to replace the battery of an Archos?
Either way, you can replace the battery in your Archos. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because little warning, if you ever want to do it yourself, you should know that disassembling your phone is not something trivial. To replace the battery of your Archos, a little specific handling is necessary and may present risks for the smartphone in case of misfires. You should also be aware that this cancels the manufacturer's warranty .
When your battery is removable , the maneuver is very simple. You can therefore do it yourself without worry. To do this, you need to buy the same battery that is on your phone in a very simple way. You can then replace the old one by putting the new one in exactly the same place.
When it comes to a non-removable battery , the best solution to replace the battery of your Archos is to contact the manufacturer, your dealer in case he offers this service or a specialist. In fact, this approach requires a certain expertise . If you still want to get started, we advise you to watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to be implemented by typing on Google: "Tutorial to change the battery of my Archos" and carefully follow the directions. To know now if you ever feel capable of it, here is the manipulation to implement in general terms:
- Turn off your Archos and remove the SIM card
- Heat the back shell with a hair dryer so as 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 carefully remove the shell with a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you will need to remove screws with the help of a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Archos by heating its outline and gently removing it with the suction cup and spatula. Small warning, this step is very delicate because you risk breaking your screen.
- Finally, on most 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 , perform all these steps in reverse order.
Finding the right battery for your Archos
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 phone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to clearly note the model number of your Archos in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Also be careful of buy official battery branded from your Archos and not to buy a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are less expensive, however, also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. In addition, if you ever 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 your Archos battery yourself, you will simply have to shell out the cost of the new battery and possibly a repair kit. It can vary between 10 and 40 € depending on your Android version.
- To replace the battery of your Archos at a professional repairer you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
If you want a maximum of tutorials to become the king of Archos, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Archos.
