Introduction
Use this guide to replace a damaged or worn-out battery in your Fairphone 5.
Tools
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Insert your fingernail, or a pry tool like a spudger, under the notch at the bottom right of the back cover.
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Pry up the back cover to release the bottom right corner clips.
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Grip the bottom right corner of the back cover with one hand and brace the phone frame with the other.
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Lift the back cover away from the phone to release the clips around its perimeter.
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Remove the back cover.
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Use your fingernail, or a pry tool like a spudger, to lift the battery by its tab along the bottom edge.
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Remove the battery.
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For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
