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. Unfortunately, it happens to almost everyone, 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 discover precisely today how to change the battery of your Xiaomi Poco M5 . First, we will see how to know if it is necessary to replace the battery of your Xiaomi Poco M5. Then we will see how to replace the battery on a Xiaomi Poco M5.
How do you know if it is necessary to replace the battery of your Xiaomi Poco M5?
Whatever you do, the battery of a mobile phone is doomed to lose capacity over time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it is therefore necessary charge your Android phone more often . This is of course the first sign that will alert you that it will soon be time to replace the battery of your Xiaomi Poco M5. But other battery problems on your Xiaomi Poco M5 can warn you about a potential failure of it: the battery runs out quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your smartphone turns off before having reached 0% battery, it heats up without explanation… In these situations, it is then advisable to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Xiaomi Poco M5, read our article.
To know the state of battery wear of your Xiaomi Poco M5 , 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 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 Poco M5 then reveals its state of wear.
- Enter 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. In the event that the value 100 is listed next to it, it means that it is in good shape. That said, as soon as this number decreases it reveals that she is starting to tire.
- Use apps to check the battery health of your Xiaomi Poco M5. The app Accu Battery gives you all the necessary information about the use of your battery and also allows you to protect wear and tear on your battery .
Of course, the state of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to understand the possible problems of your mobile phone. You do not have to replace the battery of your Xiaomi Poco M5 right away. 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 to replace it in the next part.
How to change the battery on a Xiaomi Poco M5?
Is it possible to replace the battery of a Xiaomi Poco M5?
Whatever happens, you can replace the battery of your Xiaomi Poco M5. 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, note that dismantling your mobile phone is not something trivial. To change the battery of your Xiaomi Poco M5, somewhat specialized manipulations are required and can present risks for the smartphone in the event of improper handling. You should also know that this voids the manufacturer's warranty .
In the event that your battery is removable , handling is very simple. You can therefore carry it out without the help of a professional without any problem. To do this, you need in a very simple way to buy the same battery that is on your smartphone. You can then replace the old one by installing the new one in exactly the same location.
If it is a non-removable battery , the best solution to change the battery of your Xiaomi Poco M5 is to call the manufacturer, your dealer if he ever offers this service or a specialist. Indeed, this approach 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 followed by typing on Google: “Tutorial to change the battery of my Xiaomi Poco M5” and carefully follow the instructions. To find out now if you feel able to do so, here is the procedure to follow in broad outline:
- Turn off your Xiaomi Poco M5 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 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 using a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you will need to remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Xiaomi Poco M5 by heating its outline and carefully removing it using the suction cup and the spatula. Small warning, 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 Poco M5
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 Xiaomi Poco M5 in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Also be careful of buy official battery from the brand of your Xiaomi Poco M5 and not end up with a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are cheaper 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 replace the battery of your Xiaomi Poco M5 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 vary between 10 and 40 € depending on your Android version.
- To change the battery of your Xiaomi Poco M5 at a professional repairer you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
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