Amazon Fire HD 10 Battery Replacement

Written By: Jaie Hillery

Comments: 14

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

15 - 30 minutes

Introduction

Before you begin, make sure the device is off. You will need to use the screen replacement guide as a prerequisite.

Tools

Parts

Amazon Fire HD 10 (5th Gen) Battery

Step 1

Avoid prying near bottom right hand side due to LCD Connector
Use a plastic opening tool to pry the screen up in the right hand corner.

The right side with the power switch on top?

Sonny Shear - 01/09/20

Where is the right hand corner? Is it the corner nearest the USB connector? Farthest from USB connector?

Thanks!

Steve Ciciora -

Step 2

Do not completely remove the screen yet as there is a ZIF connector connected.
Lift the screen and digitizer from the case.
You may need to use some force due to the glue.

What is a ZIP connector? What does it look like?

Beldenr - 11/10/17

Hi Beldenr! We happen to have a handy guide for a lot of different types of connectors, including ZIF connectors.

Adam O'Camb - 11/10/17

Step 3

Be mindful of the ZIF connector.
Disconnect the ribbon connector from the digitizer side using your hands or the plastic opening tool.

Step 4

Remove the screen and digitizer from the case completely.

Step 5

Locate the power cable that links the battery to the motherboard.
Carefully unplug the battery power cable to disconnect the battery from the motherboard.
The third image shows what it should look like with the battery power cable is disconnected.

Battery removal is optional for the motherboard, but is a great addition to this guide for completeness.

scottpickles - 24/02/17

Step 6

Begin by locating the double sided pull tape locations.
Do not lift on the battery when doing the following step. You will bend it. It is very pliable.
Pull the black soft tabs to release the tape's adhesion.
Make sure you pull the tabs slowly and continuously away from the case until the adhesive is completely out.
Do this to all 4 tabs until the battery is completely free of adhesion to the device's backing.

Why not heating the tabs a little to take battery easier

Engin Isleyen - 07/06/19

Step 7

Make sure all the adhesive is removed before trying to lift the battery from the case.
After the battery is totally free of any adhesion, simply lift the battery from the case.

Step 8

Inspect battery for any leakage.
Please follow all U.S. regulations and laws when disposing or recycling the battery.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

8 comments

why is there so much empty space next to the battery?

echow2001 - 23/04/16

Big screen, little processor. The screen dictates the space, that’s why the battery has to be secured with adhesive.

ctgblue - 17/01/19

I’m confused. If it’s a battery replacement issue, why is the battery not listed on the parts list? Is that not necessary once you take the old one out? Where do I get a new battery to replace the one this is teaching me to remove? O.o

tyger.night - 09/10/18

You’ll have to google one. Amazon does not offer one. They want to sell you a new Kindle instead.

I am buying one with the plastic tools (ebay), even if they suck, they should get through this process once.

ctgblue - 17/01/19

How do you know if ita battery or charging port? Mine dont do anything whe. Its

Tech Reviews - 09/09/20

That’s my question also. How do you know if it is the battery or the port?

ronvir5049 -

Fitted battery replacement now won't start up any clues where iv gone wrong?

steve cruickshanks -

This is amazing, my mom and dad won't have to spend money on buying a new tablet and I get to save my tablet witch has Malayalam memory's for me even though it sucks (just I gotta save up for the tools)

Alex Qwes -