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. Unfortunately, it happens to almost everyone, the battery is the ultimate wearing part on a smartphone. However, do not worry, it is quite possible to change it. We are just going to learn today how to change the battery of your Sony Xperia 5 . First, we will see how to know if you need to replace the battery in your Sony Xperia 5. Then we will see how to replace the battery on a Sony Xperia 5.
How do you know if it is necessary to replace the battery in your Sony Xperia 5?
No matter how you use it, a smartphone's battery is doomed to lose capacity over time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it will suddenly charge your Android smartphone more regularly . This is of course the first sign that will warn you that it will soon be time to replace the battery of your Sony Xperia 5. However, other battery problems on your Sony Xperia 5 may warn you of a possible failure of this: the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your smartphone switches off before reaching 0% battery, it heats up without explanation ... In these cases, it is therefore essential of check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Sony Xperia 5, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your Sony Xperia 5 , several ways to do this are available to you and will depend on the version of your Android:
- On some Android versions, information on your battery status is limited to usage statistics. The data collected is therefore an estimate. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Sony Xperia 5 then reveals the state of wear of it.
- 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 is in good shape. However, as soon as this number subsides it means that she starts to tire.
- Use the applications to check the battery health status of your Sony Xperia 5. The application Accu Battery gives you all the information you need on the use of your battery and also allows you to protect the state of your battery .
Naturally, the state of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to spot potential malfunctions of your smartphone. You do not have to replace your Sony Xperia 5 battery directly. As long as you have enough battery life and capacity for you, you don't have to. However, if you decide it's time to take the maneuver, check out all of our recommendations for replacing it in the next section.
How to change the battery on a Sony Xperia 5?
Can we replace the battery of a Sony Xperia 5?
In all cases, you can replace the battery in your Sony Xperia 5. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because be careful, if you want to do it without the help of a professional, note that disassembling your smartphone is not something trivial. To change the battery of your Sony Xperia 5, somewhat technical operations are necessary and may present risks for the device in case of misfires. You should also 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 yourself without any problem. In this context, you need to buy the same battery that is on your smartphone in a very simple way. You can finally replace the old one by putting the new one in exactly the same place.
When it comes to a non-removable battery , the best solution to change the battery in your Sony Xperia 5 is to call the manufacturer, your dealer if he ever offers this service, or a specialist. Indeed, this procedure requires a certain expertise . In the event that you still want to do it on your own, we recommend that you watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to you by typing on Google: "How to change the battery of my Sony Xperia 5" and follow the directions carefully. To find out now if you feel capable of it, here is the procedure to follow in outline:
- Turn off your Sony Xperia 5 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 using a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you will need to remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Sony Xperia 5 by heating its surround and removing it carefully using 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 , repeat all these steps in reverse order.
Finding the right battery for your Sony Xperia 5
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 note precisely the model number of your Sony Xperia 5 in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Small caveat in addition to buy official battery from the brand of your Sony Xperia 5 and not to buy a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are cheaper, however, also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. In addition, if you have a problem, the brand will not be able to do anything for you.
How much does it cost to replace the battery?
- To replace the battery of your Sony Xperia 5 without the help of a professional, 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 Sony Xperia 5 at a professional repairer, you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
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