If for a few months, your battery has been giving you problems. You notice that its battery life or charging capacity is not as good as when it was new. Nothing more common, 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 in this article how to change the battery of your Xiaomi Mi 11 . First, we will see how to know if you need to replace the battery of your Xiaomi Mi 11. Then we will find out how to change the battery on a Xiaomi Mi 11.
How do you know if it is necessary to change the battery of your Xiaomi Mi 11?
No matter how you use it, a phone's battery is doomed to lose capacity over time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it will be necessary to suddenly charge your Android device more often . This is of course the first sign that will warn you that it will soon be time to change the battery of your Xiaomi Mi 11. However, other battery problems on your Xiaomi Mi 11 can warn you about a potential failure of the latter: the battery runs out quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your smartphone turns off before having reached 0% battery, it heats up for no reason... In these cases, it is essential of check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Xiaomi Mi 11, read our article.
To know the state of battery wear of your Xiaomi Mi 11 , several possibilities are available to you and will depend on the version of your Android:
- On some Android versions, information on the state of wear of your battery is limited to usage statistics. The data collected is therefore an estimate. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Xiaomi Mi 11 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 health 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 is because it is in good shape. However, as soon as this number decreases it means that it has lost capacity.
- Use apps to check the battery health of your Xiaomi Mi 11. 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 .
Obviously, the state of wear of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to distinguish the potential malfunctions of your phone. You do not have to replace the battery of your Xiaomi Mi 11 right away. As long as the autonomy and capacity of your battery are sufficient for you, nothing obliges you to do so. However, in the event that you decide it's time to move on, here are all our tips for changing it in the next game.
How to replace the battery on a Xiaomi Mi 11?
Is it possible to change the battery of a Xiaomi Mi 11?
Whatever happens, you can change the battery of your Xiaomi Mi 11. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because be careful, in the event that you want to do it yourself, you should know that dismantling your phone is not something trivial. To replace the battery of your Xiaomi Mi 11, somewhat complex operations are necessary and can present risks for the phone in case of misfires. You should furthermore be aware that this cancels the manufacturer's warranty .
When your battery is removable , handling is very simple. You can therefore carry it out without the help of a professional without worry. To do this, you need in a very simple way to buy the same battery that is on your smartphone. You can finally replace the old one by installing 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 Xiaomi Mi 11 is to call the manufacturer, your dealer in the event that he offers this service or a technician. Indeed, this procedure requires a certain expertise . If you still want to get started, we suggest that you watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to be implemented by typing on Google: “Tutorial to change the battery of my Xiaomi Mi 11” and follow the instructions carefully. To find out now if you feel able to do so, here is the manipulation to implement in broad outline:
- Turn off your Xiaomi Mi 11 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, peel off and carefully 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 Xiaomi Mi 11 by heating its outline and carefully 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.
Find the right battery for your Xiaomi Mi 11
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 clearly note the model number of your Xiaomi Mi 11 in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Small warning also from buy official battery from the brand of your Xiaomi Mi 11 and not end up with a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are less expensive but also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. Moreover, in the event that you encounter a problem, the brand will not be able to do anything for you.
How much does it cost to replace the battery?
- To change the battery of your Xiaomi Mi 11 yourself, you will simply have to pay the price of the new battery and possibly a repair kit. It can vary between 10 and 40 € depending on the version of your Android.
- To replace the battery of your Xiaomi Mi 11 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 looking for as many tutorials as possible to become the king of the Xiaomi Mi 11, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Xiaomi Mi 11.
