Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S Battery Replacement

Never apply excessive heat that could damage the display and internal battery.

• Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the back cover for at least two minutes to loosen the adhesive.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate; however, avoid overheating the phone.

Attach a suction handle to the bottom edge of the back cover, as close to the edge as possible.

• Lift the back cover using the suction handle, creating a small gap between it and the frame.
• If necessary, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive, following the instructions for the iOpener to avoid overheating.
• Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Insert an opening pick into the bottom right corner and gently pry the adhesive.

Do not remove the opening pick, as this may cause the adhesive to seal again.

• Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge.
• Slide it to the bottom left, slicing the adhesive.

Leaving them in place will prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Reheat the adhesive if it becomes hard to cut.

• Insert a third iOpener
• Slide along the left edge of your phone with an opening pick to slice the adhesive.
• Leave the pick in the top left corner, do not remove it.

Insert a Y000 opening pick at the top left corner.

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

Insert a fifth opening pick under the top right corner.

• Slide it along the right edge to slice remaining adhesive.

Remove the back cover.

• Clean relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher), then apply new adhesive as needed.
• Secure the new back cover using pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape.

Apply steady pressure to your phone for several minutes after installing the back cover to ensure a good bond.

Remove the camera cover using a Phillips screwdriver.

• The screws are located on all four sides and one is hidden under an orange sticker.
• These screws have a length of 3.9 mm.
• There are a total of four screws to be removed.

Insert an opening pick into the gap beneath the bottom edge of the camera cover.

• Pry up the camera cover using the opening pick.

Remove the camera cover using either your fingers or a pair of tweezers.

• Remove the 12 x 3.9 mm screws secured with a Phillips screwdriver.
• The sticker covering one of the screws should be removed first.

Insert a SIM card eject tool into the small hole on the left edge of the phone.

• Press directly into the hole with the tool to eject the SIM card tray.
• Remove the SIM card tray.

Disconnect the power and volume button flex cable using a spudger by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

Locate the SIM tray slot on the left edge of the phone.

• Insert an opening pick between the midframe and display assembly at this location.
• Avoid inserting the opening pick between the screen and frame to prevent damage.

Insert the opening pick along the left edge of the phone.

Releasing the midframe clips may require some force.

• The plastic clips are secured tightly in place.
• Continue to apply gentle pressure as you work the opening pick around the clips.

Insert an opening pick into the gap between the phone's casing and screen, then slide it along the bottom edge to disengage the plastic clips.

Slide a credit card or plastic spudger along the right edge of the phone to release the plastic clips.

Slide opening pick along top edge of phone.

This may require some force, but avoid applying too much pressure to prevent damage.

Ensure the power and volume button flex cable is untangled from the motherboard.

• Midframe removal: Release any remaining connections.
• Remove the midframe

Disconnect the battery flex cable using a spudger, prying the connector straight up from its socket.

• Disconnect both ends of the daughterboard connection cable using a spudger.
• Then, remove the daughterboard connection cable.

A punctured battery risks leakage and fire.

• Identify the two battery adhesive pull-tabs on the top edge.
• Use blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail to gently peel off both tabs.

Grasp the first pull-tab with a pair of tweezers or your fingers.

• Pull slowly away from the battery towards the top edge, maintaining tension on the strip without forcing it.
• Do not press down on the battery; hold the phone by its sides.
• Pull at a low angle to prevent snagging on the battery edge.
• If the strip breaks off, retrieve it with your fingers or tweezers and continue pulling without prying underneath.

If the adhesive cannot be retrieved, proceed to the next step.

Repeat the previous pull-tab removal procedure on the second pull-tab.

• Follow the same steps as before: keep the strip flat and unwrinkled, and pull at a low angle.
• If the adhesive breaks off underneath the battery, apply a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol under the edge of the battery in the affected area.

Wait about one minute for the alcohol solution to weaken the adhesive. Do not try to forcefully lever the battery out.

• Use the flat end of a spudger to gently lift the battery.
• If necessary, apply a few more drops of alcohol to further weaken the adhesive.

Never deform or puncture the battery with your pry tool.

Remove the battery.

• Do not reinstall a damaged or deformed battery, as this is a potential safety hazard.
• If there is any remaining alcohol solution, wipe it off or allow it to air dry before installing your new battery.

If using pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape, apply it into the device where the old adhesive was located, not directly onto the battery.

• Secure the new battery in place by pressing firmly.

Temporarily reconnect the battery to the motherboard before seating it, then disconnect after it's securely in place.