If your battery has been failing for a few months. 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 smartphone. However do not worry, it is entirely possible to replace it. We are just going to see today how to change the battery of your OnePlus 6T . First, we will see how to know if you need to replace the battery in your OnePlus 6T. Then we will see how to replace the battery on a OnePlus 6T.
How do you know if it is necessary to replace the battery in your OnePlus 6T?
Whatever you do, a smartphone's battery is doomed to lose autonomy over time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it is suddenly necessary charge your Android phone more regularly . This is obviously the first sign that will alert you that it will soon be time to replace the battery in your OnePlus 6T. However, other battery problems on your OnePlus 6T may warn you about a potential failure of the latter: the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your smartphone turns off before reaching 0 % of battery, it heats up without explanation ... In these cases, it is then necessary to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your OnePlus 6T, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your OnePlus 6T , several possibilities 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 OnePlus 6T then tells you the state of wear of the latter.
- Write the code * # * # * # * # 4636 directly in the phone application. A diagnostic on the health of your battery should then be displayed. In the 4th line, the “Battery” data is displayed. If the value 100 is written 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 the applications to check the health of the battery of your OnePlus 6T. The application Accu Battery gives you all the necessary information on the use of your battery and at the same time 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 spot any problems with your smartphone. You do not have to replace the battery in your OnePlus 6T immediately. 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, below are all of our recommendations for replacing it in the next section.
How to replace the battery on a OnePlus 6T?
Can we replace the battery of a OnePlus 6T?
In all cases, it is possible to replace the battery of your OnePlus 6T. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because still be careful, in the event that you want to do it on your own, you should know that disassembling your smartphone is not something trivial. To replace the battery of your OnePlus 6T, a little specific handling is necessary and may present risks for the smartphone in case of misfires. You should further know that this voids the manufacturer's warranty .
In the event that your battery is removable , the maneuver is very simple. So you can do it by yourself without worry. In this context, you have to very easily buy the same battery that is on your smartphone. You can then replace the old one by installing the new one in the exact same location.
When it comes to a non-removable battery , the best solution to replace the battery in your OnePlus 6T is to call the manufacturer, your dealer if he ever offers this service, or a technician. Indeed, this approach requires a certain expertise . If ever you still want to do it on your own, we recommend that you watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to follow by typing on Google: "How to change the battery of my OnePlus 6T" and follow the instructions carefully. To know now if you feel capable of it, here is the process to follow in general terms:
- Turn off your OnePlus 6T and remove the SIM card
- Heat the back shell with a hair dryer to soften the glue that holds the back cover of the smartphone.
- Once hot, stick a suction cup at the bottom of the back cover of the phone. Then, peel off and gently remove the shell with a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you must remove screws with the help of a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your OnePlus 6T by heating its outline and removing it carefully 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 , perform all these steps in reverse order.
Finding the right battery for your OnePlus 6T
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 smartphone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to clearly note the model number of your OnePlus 6T in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Make sure you also pay attention to buy official battery from the brand of your OnePlus 6T and not to end up with a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are less expensive 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 of your OnePlus 6T on your own, you will simply have to shell out 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 OnePlus 6T at a professional repairer, you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
In the event that you want a maximum of tutorials to become the king of the OnePlus 6T, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: OnePlus 6T.
