If for some time, your battery has been causing you problems. 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 mobile phone. But don't worry, it is quite possible to change it. We are going to learn today how to change the battery of your Vivo Y16 . First, we will see how to know if you need to replace the battery of your Vivo Y16. Then we will see how to change the battery on a Vivo Y16.
How to know if it is necessary to change the battery of your Vivo Y16?
No matter how you use it, a mobile phone battery is doomed to degrade over 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 warn you that it will soon be time to change the battery of your Vivo Y16. But other battery problems on your Vivo Y16 can warn you of a possible failure of the latter: the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your phone turns off before reaching 0% battery, it heats up for no reason... In these situations, it is then advisable to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Vivo Y16, read our article.
To know the battery level of your Vivo Y16 , several ways to do this 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 information collected is therefore an approximation. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Vivo Y16 then tells you the level of wear of the latter.
- Write the code * # * # * # * # 4636 directly in the phone application. A diagnostic on the state of wear of your battery should then be displayed. In the 4th line the "Battery" data is displayed. In the event that the value 100 is indicated next to it, it means that it is in good shape. However, as soon as this number goes down, it means that it has lost capacity.
- Use apps to monitor the battery health of your Vivo Y16. The app Accu Battery gives you all the necessary information on the use of your battery and at the same time allows you to protect the state of your battery .
Obviously, the state of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to identify possible problems with your mobile phone. You do not have to replace the battery of your Vivo Y16 directly. As long as your battery life and capacity suit you, you don't have to. That said, if you ever decide it's time to take action, find out all our tips for changing it in the next part.
How to change the battery on a Vivo Y16?
Can the battery of a Vivo Y16 be changed?
Anyway, you can change the battery of your Vivo Y16. That said, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because be careful, if you ever want to do it by yourself, you should know that dismantling your mobile phone is not something trivial. To change the battery of your Vivo Y16, somewhat technical operations are necessary and can present risks for the device in case of misfires. You should also be aware that this voids the manufacturer's warranty .
When your battery is removable , handling is very simple. So you can do it yourself without worry. To do this, you simply need to buy the same battery that is on your phone. 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 Vivo Y16 is to contact the manufacturer, your dealer if he offers this service or a technician. In practice, this procedure requires a certain expertise . In the event that you still want to get started, we advise you to watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to be implemented by typing on Google: "Tutorial to change the battery of my Vivo Y16" and follow directions carefully. To find out now if you ever feel capable of it, here is the manipulation to implement in broad outline:
- Turn off your Vivo Y16 and remove the SIM card
- Heat the back shell with a hair dryer in order to soften the glue that holds the back cover of the mobile phone.
- Once hot, stick a suction cup at the bottom of the back cover of the phone. Then, peel off and gradually remove the hull with a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you will need to remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Vivo Y16 by heating its contour and gently removing it with 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 , repeat all these steps in reverse order.
Finding the right battery for your Vivo Y16
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 mobile phone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to clearly note the model number of your Vivo Y16 in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Make sure you also pay attention to buy official battery from the brand of your Vivo Y16 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, if you ever have 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 Vivo Y16 by yourself, 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 the version of your Android.
- To change the battery of your Vivo Y16 at a professional repairer you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on the version of your Android.
If you are ever looking for as many tutorials as possible to become a Vivo Y16 master, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Live Y16.
