If your battery has been failing for some time. 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 smartphone. However, do not worry, it is quite possible to change it. We will see precisely today how to change the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge . First of all, we will see how to find out if it is necessary to replace the battery in your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Then we will see how to replace the battery on a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
How do you know if you need to replace the battery in your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
No matter how you use it, a smartphone's battery is doomed to lose capacity as time goes by. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it is therefore necessary charge your Android smartphone more often . This is obviously the first sign that will alert you that it will soon be time to replace the battery in your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. However, other battery problems on your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge may warn you about a potential failure of the latter: the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your device turns off before '' having reached 0% of the 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 Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge , several methods are available to you and will depend on the version of your Android:
- On some Android versions, information on the state of wear of your battery is limited to usage statistics. The data collected is therefore an estimate. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge then tells you the state of wear of it.
- Write the code * # * # * # * # 4636 directly in the phone application. A diagnostic on the state of health of your battery should then appear. 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 means that she begins to tire.
- Use apps to check the battery health status of your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. 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 .
Naturally, the state of wear of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to understand the possible malfunctions of your smartphone. You do not have to replace the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge directly. As long as you are comfortable with your battery life and capacity, you don't have to. Even so, if you decide it's time to take the maneuver, check out all of our tips for replacing it in the next section below.
How to change the battery on a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
Is it possible to replace the battery of a Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge?
In any case, you can replace the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. However, depending on its version, we suggest different solutions. Because still be careful, if you want to do it yourself, know that disassembling your smartphone is not something trivial. To change the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, a little specific operations are 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. So you can do it by yourself without worry. For this you have to easily buy the same battery that is on your device. You can then replace the old one by inserting the new one in exactly the same location.
When it comes to a non-removable battery , the best solution to change the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is to contact the manufacturer, your dealer if he offers this service or 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 Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge" and follow the instructions carefully. To know now if you feel capable of it, here is the manipulation to implement in general terms:
- Turn off your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 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 smartphone.
- 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 using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge by heating its outline and removing it carefully with the suction cup and the 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 Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
To buy a new battery, you can find it in online or physical stores. To avoid ending up with a battery that does not match your smartphone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to precisely note the model number of your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Small warning also from buy official battery from the brand of your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and not end up with a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are less expensive but also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. Also, if you have a problem, there is nothing the manufacturer can do for you.
How much does it cost to replace the battery?
- To replace the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge yourself, you will simply have to pay the price of the new battery and possibly a repair kit. It can vary between 10 and 40 € depending on the version of your Android.
- To change the battery of your Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge at a professional repairer you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on the version of your Android.
If you ever want a maximum of tutorials to become a master of the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy Edge S7.
