For some time now, your battery has been failing you. You notice that its autonomy or its load capacity is no longer the same as at the start. This is unfortunately a classic case, the battery is the wear part par excellence on a phone. However, don't worry, it is quite possible to replace it. We will see today precisely how to change the battery of your Sony Xperia 1 IV . First, we will see how to know if you need to replace the battery of your Sony Xperia 1 IV. Then we will find out how to change the battery on a Sony Xperia 1 IV.
How to know if it is necessary to change the battery of your Sony Xperia 1 IV?
No matter how you use it, a phone's battery is doomed to lose autonomy with time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it will therefore be necessary charge your Android phone more often . This is obviously the first sign that will alert you that it will soon be time to change the battery of your Sony Xperia 1 IV. However, other battery problems on your Sony Xperia 1 IV can warn you about a possible failure of the latter: the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your device turns off before having reached 0% battery, it heats up without explanation… In these situations, it is then important to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Sony Xperia 1 IV, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your Sony Xperia 1 IV , several alternatives are available to you and will depend on the version of your Android:
- On some Android versions, information on the state of your battery is limited to usage statistics. The data collected is therefore an approximation. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Sony Xperia 1 IV then tells you the state of wear of the latter.
- Write the code * # * # * # * # 4636 directly in the phone application. A diagnostic on the state of 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. On the other hand, as soon as this number goes down, it means that she is starting to get tired.
- Use apps to monitor the battery health of your Sony Xperia 1 IV. The app Accu Battery gives you all the necessary data 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 your battery's wear is only an indicator allowing you to distinguish potential problems with your phone. You do not have to replace the battery of your Sony Xperia 1 IV immediately. As long as your battery life and capacity are sufficient for you, there's really no rush. That said, in the event that you decide it's time to take action, we present here all our recommendations for changing it in the next section.
How to replace the battery on a Sony Xperia 1 IV?
Can the battery of a Sony Xperia 1 IV be changed?
Whatever happens, you can change the battery of your Sony Xperia 1 IV. That said, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because be careful, in the event that you want to do it without the help of a professional, know that dismantling your phone is not something trivial. To replace the battery of your Sony Xperia 1 IV, somewhat complex manipulations are required and may present risks for the device in case of mishandling. You should also be aware that this voids the manufacturer's warranty .
If ever your battery is removable , the maneuver is very simple. You can therefore do it yourself without worry. To do this, you need in a very simple way to buy the same battery that is on your device. You can finally replace the old one by putting the new one in exactly the same location.
When it comes to a non-removable battery , the best solution to replace the battery of your Sony Xperia 1 IV is to call the manufacturer, your dealer if he ever offers this service or a technician. In practice, this approach requires a certain expertise . If you still want to get started, we advise you to watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to follow by typing on Google: “Tutorial to change the battery of my Sony Xperia 1 IV” and follow the instructions carefully. To know now if you feel able, here is the procedure to follow in general terms:
- Turn off your Sony Xperia 1 IV 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 with a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you must remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Sony Xperia 1 IV by heating its contour and gently removing it 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 , perform all these steps in reverse order.
Finding the right battery for your Sony Xperia 1 IV
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 phone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to carefully note the model number of your Sony Xperia 1 IV in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Also be careful of buy official battery from the brand of your Sony Xperia 1 IV and not 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 change the battery of your Sony Xperia 1 IV without the help of a professional, you will simply have to pay the price of the new battery and in addition a repair kit. It can fluctuate between 10 and 40 € depending on the version of your Android.
- To replace the battery of your Sony Xperia 1 IV at a professional repairer you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on the version of your Android.
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