For some time now, your battery has been failing you. You notice that its battery life or charging capacity is not as good as when it was new. 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 will precisely discover in this article how to change the battery of your Wiko Power U10 . First, we will see how to know if you need to replace the battery of your Wiko Power U10. Then we will see how to change the battery on a Wiko Power U10.
How do you know if it is necessary to change the battery of your Wiko Power U10?
No matter how you use it, a mobile phone battery is doomed to degrade with time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it will therefore be necessary charge your Android smartphone more regularly . This is of course the first sign that will warn you that it will soon be time to change the battery of your Wiko Power U10. But other battery problems on your Wiko Power U10 can warn you of a possible failure of the latter: the battery runs out quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your device turns off before reaching 0% battery, it heats up without explanation... In these situations, it is then required to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Wiko Power U10, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your Wiko Power U10 , several methods are available to you and will depend on the version of your Android:
- On some Android versions, information on the status of your battery is limited to usage statistics. The data collected is therefore an estimate. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Wiko Power U10 then tells you the state of wear of the latter.
- Enter the code * # * # * # * # 4636 directly in the phone application. A diagnostic on the state of wear of your battery should then appear. 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. However, as soon as this number goes down it indicates that it has lost capacity.
- Use applications to check the battery wear status of your Wiko Power U10. The app Accu Battery gives you all the necessary information on the use of your battery and also allows you to protect wear and tear on your battery .
Of course, the state of wear of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to identify possible malfunctions of your mobile phone. You do not have to replace the battery of your Wiko Power U10 immediately. As long as your battery life and capacity suit you, you don't have to. However, in the event that you decide it's time to move on, discover all our tips for changing it in the next part.
How to change the battery on a Wiko Power U10?
Is it possible to change the battery of a Wiko Power U10?
Whatever happens, it is possible to change the battery of your Wiko Power U10. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because be careful, in the event that you want to do it yourself, note that dismantling your mobile phone is not something trivial. To change the battery of your Wiko Power U10, somewhat technical operations are necessary and can present risks for the device in case of improper handling. You should further know that this voids the manufacturer's warranty .
When your battery is removable , the maneuver is very simple. So you can do it yourself without worry. To do this, you must very easily buy the same battery that is on your device. You can after that replace the old one by putting the new one exactly in the same location.
When it comes to a non-removable battery , the best solution to change the battery of your Wiko Power U10 is to call the manufacturer, your dealer if he ever offers this service or a specialist. In practice, this procedure requires a certain expertise . If you still want to get started, we recommend that you watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to follow by typing on Google: "Tutorial to change the battery of my Wiko Power U10" and follow the instructions carefully. To find out now in the event that you feel able to do so, here is the procedure to follow in broad outline:
- Turn off your Wiko Power U10 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 gently remove the shell with a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you must remove screws with the help of a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Wiko Power U10 by heating its outline and gently removing it using the suction cup and the spatula. Small warning, this step is very delicate because you risk breaking your screen.
- Finally, on the vast majority of 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.
Find the right battery for your Wiko Power U10
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 Wiko Power U10 in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Also be careful of buy official battery from the brand of your Wiko Power U10 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, 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 Wiko Power U10 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 your Android version.
- To change the battery of your Wiko Power U10 at a professional repairer you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
If you are looking for as many tutorials as possible to become a Wiko Power U10 master, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: Wiko Power U10.
