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 happens to almost everyone, the battery is the ultimate wearing part on a mobile phone. But rest assured, it is quite conceivable to change it. We will see precisely in this article how to change the battery of your LG K40S . To begin with, we'll see how to know if you need to replace the battery in your LG K40S. Then we will find out how to replace the battery on an LG K40S.
How do you know if it is necessary to replace the battery in your LG K40S?
No matter how you use it, a mobile phone battery is doomed to lose autonomy over time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it is therefore necessary charge your Android device more often . This is obviously the first sign that will warn you that it will soon be time to replace the battery in your LG K40S. But other battery problems on your LG K40S can warn you about a potential failure of the latter: the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your smartphone turns off before having reaches 0% of the 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 LG K40S, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your LG K40S , several alternatives 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 LG K40S then indicates 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 be displayed. In the 4th line, the “Battery” data is displayed. If the value 100 is indicated next to it, it means that it is in good shape. However, as soon as this number decreases it means that she starts to tire.
- Use the applications to check the state of wear of the battery of your LG K40S. The application Accu Battery gives you all the necessary data on the use of your battery and at the same time allows you to protect the state of your battery .
Of course, the condition of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to spot potential concerns with your mobile phone. You don't have to replace your LG K40S battery right away. As long as you are comfortable with your battery life and capacity, there's no real rush. However, in the event that you decide that it is time to move on to the maneuver, we present here all our recommendations to replace it in the next part.
How to change the battery on an LG K40S?
Is it possible to replace the battery of an LG K40S?
In any case, you can replace the battery of your LG K40S. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because little warning, in the event that you want to do it yourself, note that disassembling your mobile phone is not something trivial. To change the battery in your LG K40S, somewhat complex operations are necessary and may present risks for the smartphone in case of misfires. You should also know that this cancels the manufacturer's warranty .
When your battery is removable , the maneuver is very simple. You can therefore do it yourself without any problem. For this you need to buy the same battery in a very simple way that is on your smartphone. 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 technique to change your LG K40S battery is to call the manufacturer, your dealer if he offers this service, or a technician. 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 you by typing on Google: “How to change the battery of my LG K40S” and follow the instructions carefully. To know now if you feel capable of it, here is the approach to implement in general terms:
- Turn off your LG K40S 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 has been removed, you will need to remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your LG K40S by heating its outline and removing it carefully using 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 , reverse all these steps.
Finding the right battery for your LG K40S
To buy a new battery, you can find it in online or physical stores. To avoid ending up with a battery that does not correspond to your mobile phone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to note precisely the model number of your LG K40S in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Small warning also from buy official battery from your LG K40S brand and not to buy a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are cheaper but also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. In addition, in the event that 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 replace the battery in your LG K40S yourself, you will simply have to fork out the price of the new battery and possibly a repair kit. It can vary between 10 and 40 € depending on your Android version.
- To change the battery of your LG K40S at a professional repairer you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
If you are looking for a maximum of tutorials to become the absolute master of the LG K40S, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: LG K40S.
