If for a few months you have had problems with your battery. You notice that its autonomy or its charging capacity is not as good as when it was new. Unfortunately, it is a classic case, the battery is the wearing part par excellence on a smartphone. However do not worry, it is quite possible to replace it. We will precisely discover in this guide how to change the battery of your Samsung W20 . To begin with, we are going to see how to know if you need to replace the battery in your Samsung W20. Then we will find out how to replace the battery on a Samsung W20.
How do you know if you need to replace the battery in your Samsung W20?
No matter how you use it, a smartphone's battery is doomed to lose autonomy 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 of course the first sign that will warn you that it will soon be the time to replace the battery in your Samsung W20. However, other battery problems on your Samsung W20 can warn you about a potential failure of it: the battery runs out 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 situations, it is therefore advisable to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Samsung W20, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your Samsung W20 , 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 approximation. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Samsung W20 then indicates 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 starts to tire.
- Use the applications to check the health of the battery of your Samsung W20. The application Accu Battery gives you all the necessary data on the use of your battery and also allows you to protect the state of your battery .
Of course, the state of wear of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to spot potential problems with your smartphone. You don't have to replace your Samsung W20 battery immediately. As long as you have enough battery life and capacity for you, there's no real rush. Even so, if you decide it's time to take the maneuver, below you'll find all of our tips for replacing it in the next section.
How to replace the battery on a Samsung W20?
Is it possible to replace the battery of a Samsung W20?
Anyway, it is possible to replace the battery of your Samsung W20. However, depending on its version, we suggest different solutions. Because little warning, if you want to do it on your own, note that disassembling your smartphone is not something trivial. To replace the battery of your Samsung W20, somewhat complex operations are required and may present risks for the device in case of misfires. You will also need to be aware that this cancels the manufacturer's warranty .
If your battery is removable , the maneuver is very simple. You can therefore do it without professional help without worry. For this you have to very easily buy the same battery that is on your smartphone. You can finally 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 of your Samsung W20 is to call the manufacturer, your dealer in case he offers this service or a technician. Indeed, this approach requires a certain expertise . In the event that you still want to get started, we suggest that you watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to be implemented by typing on Google: “How to change the battery of my Samsung W20” and carefully follow the instructions. To find out now if you feel capable of it, here is the process to implement in general terms:
- Turn off your Samsung W20 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 gently remove the shell with a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you will need to remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Samsung W20 by heating its outline and removing it carefully using the suction cup and 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 W20
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 Samsung W20 in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Also be careful of buy official battery from the brand of your Samsung W20 and not end up with a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are less expensive, however, also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. In addition, if you have 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 Samsung W20 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 vary between 10 and 40 € depending on your Android version.
- To replace the battery of your Samsung W20 at a professional repairer you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
If you ever want a maximum of tutorials to become a master of the Samsung W20, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Samsung W20.
