For the past few months, your battery has been failing you. You notice that its autonomy or its load capacity is not the same as at the beginning. Nothing more common, the battery is the ultimate wearing part on a mobile phone. But do not worry, it is quite possible to replace it. We will discover in this guide how to change the battery of your ZenFone Max M2 . To begin with, we will see how to know if it is necessary to replace the battery in your ZenFone Max M2. Then we will see how to change the battery on a ZenFone Max M2.
How do you know if it is necessary to change the battery in your ZenFone Max M2?
No matter how you use it, a mobile phone battery is doomed to lose autonomy over time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it will therefore be 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 change the battery of your ZenFone Max M2. But other battery problems on your ZenFone Max M2 can warn you of a possible failure of it: the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your mobile phone switches off before switching off. have reached 0% of the battery, it heats up without explanation ... In these cases, it is then necessary to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your ZenFone Max M2, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your ZenFone Max M2 , several possibilities 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 data collected is therefore an estimate. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your ZenFone Max M2 then reveals the level of wear on it.
- 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 in good shape. However, as soon as this number goes down it indicates that she is starting to tire.
- Use the applications to check the health of your ZenFone Max M2 battery. The application Accu Battery gives you all the necessary information about the use of your battery and also allows you to protect the state of your battery .
Of course, the state of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to distinguish the possible malfunctions of your mobile phone. You do not have to replace your ZenFone Max M2 battery directly. As long as you have enough battery life and capacity for you, there's no real rush. However, if you decide it's time to take action, below are all of our recommendations for changing it in the next part.
How to replace the battery on a ZenFone Max M2?
Is it possible to change the battery of a ZenFone Max M2?
Anyway, you can change the battery of your ZenFone Max M2. However, depending on its version, we recommend different solutions. Because little warning, if you want to do it yourself, note that disassembling your mobile phone is not trivial. To replace the battery of your ZenFone Max M2, somewhat technical operations are required and may present risks for the phone in case of misfires. You should further know that this voids the manufacturer's warranty .
If ever your battery is removable , the maneuver is very simple. You can therefore do it yourself without worry. For this you simply have to buy the same battery that is on your mobile phone. You can then replace the old one by inserting the new one in the exact same location.
If it is a non-removable battery , the best technique to replace the battery in your ZenFone Max M2 is to contact the manufacturer, your dealer if he offers this service, or a technician. In fact, this approach requires a certain expertise . In the event that you still want to get started, we recommend that you watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to be implemented by typing on Google: "How to change the battery of my ZenFone Max M2" and carefully follow the directions. To find out now if you feel capable of it, here is the process to implement in general terms:
- Turn off your ZenFone Max M2 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 gently remove the shell using a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you must remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your ZenFone Max M2 by heating its contour and gently removing it with the suction cup and 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 , repeat all these steps in reverse order.
Finding the right battery for your ZenFone Max M2
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 ZenFone Max M2 in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Also be careful of buy official battery brand of your ZenFone Max M2 and not to buy a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are cheaper but also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. In addition, if you 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 in your ZenFone Max M2 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 your Android version.
- To replace the battery of your ZenFone Max M2 at a professional repairer, you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
If you are ever looking for a maximum of tutorials to become a ZenFone Max M2 master, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: ZenFone Max M2.
