Introduction
This is a prerequisite-only guide! This guide is part of another procedure and is not meant to be used alone.
Use this guide to disconnect the battery in the Nokia G42 5G.
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Power down your phone and unplug any cables.
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Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the SIM card tray on the upper left edge of the phone.
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Press firmly to eject the tray.
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Position the opening pick at a steep downward angle between the back cover and the screen assembly.
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Slide the opening pick down the left edge of the phone to release the plastic clips.
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Turn the opening pick around the corner and continue to slide it along the bottom edge to release the plastic clips.
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With the phone laying screen-side down, carefully lift the right edge of the back cover, opening it like a book.
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Lay the back cover next to the phone.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the 3.8 mm‑long screw securing the fingerprint reader bracket.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the fingerprint reader by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Remove the back cover.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the ten 3.8 mm-long screws securing the motherboard cover.
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Insert an opening pick under the right edge of the motherboard cover.
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Twist the opening pick to release the plastic clips.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.
