For some time now, 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. Unfortunately, this is a classic case, the battery is the quintessential wear part on a phone. However do not worry, it is quite conceivable to change it. We will see in this article how to change the battery of your OnePlus 6 . First, we will see how to know if it is necessary to replace the battery in your OnePlus 6. Then we will see how to replace the battery on a OnePlus 6.
How do you know if you need to replace the battery in your OnePlus 6?
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 therefore be necessary charge your Android device more regularly . This is obviously the first sign that will alert you that it will soon be time to replace the battery of your OnePlus 6. However, other battery problems on your OnePlus 6 may warn you of a possible failure of the latter: the battery runs out quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your mobile phone switches off before reaching 0% battery, it heats up without explanation ... In these situations, it is therefore essential to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your OnePlus 6, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your OnePlus 6 , several solutions you can be applied 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 OnePlus 6 then reveals the state of wear of the latter.
- 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. In the event that the value 100 is written next to it, it is because it is in good shape. On the other hand, as soon as this number decreases, it reveals that she begins to tire.
- Use the applications to check the state of wear of the battery of your OnePlus 6. 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 wear of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to understand the possible problems of your phone. You don't have to replace the battery in your OnePlus 6 right away. As long as you are comfortable with your battery life and capacity, you don't have to. However, in the event that you decide it's time to take action, discover all of our recommendations for replacing it in the next section.
How to change the battery on a OnePlus 6?
Is it possible to replace the battery of a OnePlus 6?
In all cases, you can replace the battery in your OnePlus 6. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because be careful, in the event that you want to do it on your own, you should know that disassembling your phone is not something trivial. To change the battery of your OnePlus 6, somewhat technical operations are necessary and may present risks for the smartphone in the event of improper handling. You should also know that this voids the manufacturer's warranty .
If your battery is removable , the maneuver is very simple. You can therefore do it yourself without any problem. To do this, you simply need to buy the same battery that is on your mobile phone. You can then replace the old one by installing the new one in the exact same location.
If it is a non-removable battery , the best solution to change the battery in your OnePlus 6 is to contact the manufacturer, your dealer in the event that he offers this service or to a technician. Indeed, this approach requires a certain expertise . In the event that you still want to do it on your own, we advise you to watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to be implemented by typing on Google: "How to change the battery of my OnePlus 6" and carefully apply the instructions. To find out now if you feel able to do so, here is the general procedure to implement:
- Turn off your OnePlus 6 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, take off and remove the hull being careful using a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you will need to remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your OnePlus 6 by heating its outline and removing it delicately using the suction cup and the 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 OnePlus 6
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 OnePlus 6 in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Also be careful of buy official battery from the brand of your OnePlus 6 and not to end up with 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 manufacturer will not be able to do anything for you.
How much does it cost to replace the battery?
- To replace the battery of your OnePlus 6 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 change the battery of your OnePlus 6 at a professional repairer, you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
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