For the past few months, your battery has been causing you problems. You notice that its autonomy or its charging capacity is not as good as when it was new. Nothing more common, the battery is the ultimate wearing part on a phone. But don't worry, it is quite possible to change it. We are going to learn in this article how to change the battery of your LG G6 . First of all, we will see how to know if you need to replace the battery in your LG G6. Then we will find out how to change the battery on an LG G6.
How do you know if it is necessary to change the battery in your LG G6?
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 is therefore necessary charge your Android smartphone more regularly . This is obviously the first sign that will alert you that it will soon be time to change the battery in your LG G6. But other battery problems on your LG G6 may warn you of a potential failure of it: the battery drains quickly, the charge does not reach 100%, your phone turns off before reaching 0% battery, it heats up for no reason ... In these cases, it is then necessary to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your LG G6, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your LG G6 , several solutions you can be applied and will depend on the version of your Android:
- On some Android versions, information on your battery status is limited to usage statistics. The data collected is therefore an estimate. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your LG G6 then indicates the level of wear of it.
- Write the code * # * # * # * # 4636 directly in the phone application. A diagnostic on the state of wear of your battery should then be displayed. 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. Having said that, as soon as this number goes down it reveals that it has lost capacity.
- Use the applications to check the state of wear of the battery of your LG G6. The application Accu Battery gives you all the information you need 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 potential problems of your phone. You don't have to replace your LG G6 battery right away. As long as you are comfortable with your battery life and capacity, there's no real rush. That said, in the event that you decide it's time to take action, below you'll find all of our tips for changing it in the next section.
How to change the battery on an LG G6?
Can we change the battery of an LG G6?
Anyway, you can change the battery of your LG G6. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because still be careful, in the event that you want to do it by yourself, know that disassembling your phone is not something trivial. To change the battery of your LG G6, somewhat technical operations are required and may present risks for the telephone in the event of improper handling. You should also be aware that this voids the manufacturer's warranty .
If ever your battery is removable , the maneuver is very simple. So you can do it yourself without any problem. To do this, you need to buy the same battery that is on your phone in a very simple way. You can finally replace the old one by inserting the new one in exactly the same location.
When it comes to a non-removable battery , the best technique to change the battery of your LG G6 is to contact the manufacturer, your dealer if he offers this service, or a specialist. Indeed, this procedure requires a certain expertise . If you still want to get started, we suggest that you watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to you by typing on Google: "How to change the battery of my LG G6" and follow the directions carefully. To find out now in the event that you feel able to do so, here is the process to follow in general terms:
- Turn off your LG G6 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 using 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 LG G6 by heating its outline and gently removing it with the suction cup and spatula. Be careful, 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 , repeat all these steps in reverse order.
Finding the right battery for your LG G6
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 LG G6 in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Small caveat in addition to buy official battery from the brand of your LG G6 and not to buy a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are cheaper, however, also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. In addition, in the event that you encounter a problem, the brand will not be able to do anything for you.
How much does it cost to replace the battery?
- To change the battery of your LG G6 on your own, you will simply have to shell out the price of the new battery and possibly a repair kit. It can fluctuate between 10 and 40 € depending on your Android version.
- To change the battery of your LG G6 at a professional repairer you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
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