Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite Battery Replacement - Xiaomi Mi 10 Lite

Step 1 | Heat the rear glass

Risk of heat damage to display and internal battery.

Prepare an iOpener and apply it to rear glass for at least two minutes.
Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate — but be cautious not to overheat the device.

Step 2 | Insert an opening pick

Secure a suction handle to the rear glass's bottom edge, as close as possible.

If the rear glass is cracked, try lifting it with strong tape or superglue the suction handle in place and let it cure.
Lift the rear glass with the suction handle to create a small gap between the glass and frame.

Be careful not to overheat using heat, as instructed by the iOpener manual.

Insert an opening pick into the created gap.
Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Step 3 | Slice the adhesive

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge.

Slide it towards the bottom left corner, slicing the adhesive.
Leave both in place to prevent re-sealing.

Step 4 | Slice the adhesive

Reheat the adhesive using your iOpener if it becomes hard to cut.

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner of the phone.
Slide the opening pick along the left edge of the phone to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Step 5

Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner.

Slide it along the top edge to cut the adhesive.
Leave it in place at the top right corner to prevent resealing.

Step 6

Insert opening pick under top right corner.

Slide it along right edge, slicing remaining adhesive.

Step 7 | Remove the rear glass

Remove the rear glass.

Clean areas as needed with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
Apply new adhesive where necessary.

Incorrect installation may result in damage to your phone or loss of functionality.

Secure the new rear glass using pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape.

Apply strong, steady pressure to your phone for several minutes to ensure proper bonding.

A stack of heavy books can be used to apply even pressure.

Step 8 | Unfasten the motherboard cover screws

Remove the motherboard cover by unscrewing its 10 3.9 mm screws using a Phillips screwdriver.

Step 9 | Pry up the motherboard cover

Position the opening pick at the right edge of the motherboard cover.

Slide the opening pick towards the top right corner.
The clips should now be unhinged, allowing you to pry the cover up.

Step 10 | Remove the motherboard cover

Remove the motherboard cover with a pair of tweezers or your fingers.

Step 11 | Disconnect the battery cable

Disconnect the battery connector with a spudger by prying it straight up.

Step 12 | Disconnect the interconnect cable

Use a spudger to pry the interconnect cable connector straight up from its socket.

Step 13 | Free the battery

Do not fold the interconnect flex cable sharply — risk of damage.

Fold the interconnect flex cable towards the charging port to access battery pull tabs.
Temporarily stick the cable to your work surface using a small piece of tape to prevent accidental damage.

Step 14 | Peel off the battery pull-tabs

Avoid puncturing or bending the battery, as this may cause chemical leakage or a thermal event.

Use blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail to carefully peel off the orange adhesive strip (A).
Repeat the process for the orange adhesive strip (B).

Step 15 | Remove the battery

Grab both pull-tab ends labeled with an A and pull up on the orange adhesive strip to lift the battery out of its recess.

May require some force; if having trouble, apply a heated iOpener to loosen adhesive underneath the display.

Pull the battery off the remaining adhesive.
Remove the battery completely.

Do not reinstall a damaged or deformed battery — potential safety hazard.

Temporarily reconnect battery to motherboard during reassembly for proper alignment.
Disconnect battery after it is seated.

Step 16 | Remove the battery adhesive

Peel the battery's adhesive sticker from the midframe.

Clean the exposed area with isopropyl alcohol (greater than 90%).
Allow the surface to dry before installing new adhesive.