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Is it possible to replace the battery in the Glo HD?
The battery in my Kobo Glo HD is ailing; it still lasts for around a week-and-a-half between charges (without the frontlight), but it isn't what it used to be. Is it possible to replace the battery? Or will I need to replace the whole Kobo eventually? Thanks!
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Looks like it should be pretty easy ...
Battery on eBay ... https://www.ebay.com/itm/Batterie-Ba...QAAOSw-v5akP39 Opening the Kobo Glo HD ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7FuyPwc7Iw |
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The battery can be replaced but it's glued in - too much force on removal attempt and the display might break. So be extra careful. It doesn't seem necessary if the device lasts for over a week on battery, as long as there is a power socket in reach. Also you have to rule out software issues.
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The battery is not glued in, it's just a strong double sided tape. The display is reinforced with a thick plastic backplate so you would have to try pretty hard to break it.
Remove the motherboard (4 screws, 2 connectors) and slide a plastic card under it to peel/break the seal until it's released enough to pull the battery up without bending it. The other info you need to know is that the two board connectors have small brown retention clips need to be flipped up to release/apply pressure. Here's a replacement battery from a seller based in the US: https://www.ebay.com/itm/361637093878 Last edited by rcodi; 08-18-2018 at 03:22 PM. |
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For anyone who stumbles on this thread in the future: Just look for the part number(PR-285083) instead of specifying a device and you'll find many more results. Discovered the part number in a Kobo specific listing when I was initially searching for replacements. |
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(Are there any videos showing how to remove and replace the battery?) |
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Here's a video for replacing the SD card which should be helpful for getting inside the Glo HD. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vE9TPEIrwrY |
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how to replace the battery on the kobo hd glo
I know this is an old thread and sorry for reviving it, but people finding this thread might like to know that I was able to fairly easily replace the battery on my Kobo Glo HD. Here's the general procedure:
i am hoping to write a better guide for ifixit.com, as i have some (pretty bad, i'm sorry to say) pictures to go with this. also: the above didn't fix my problem: i was able to replace the battery in the sense that the new one is detected and charges, but the problem I am having (which is that the entire thing dies when the power is unplugged) still happens, so it may be the power controller, which i do not know how to fix. |
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iFixit guide, with images
I made this guide on ifixit.com:
https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Kobo+Gl...acement/143903 Again, as I mentioned in another thread (and the guide), this might not work for you: https://www.mobileread.com/forums/sh...=340012&page=2 |
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Having read through this post I am still stuggling to disconnect the battery from the motherboard on my kobo aura H2O. I have used a moderate amount of force but cannot remove the connector. I am even considering cutting the wire on the old and new battery and resoldering !
Can anyone who has actually removed this connector please explain in as much detail exactly how it comes apart. Thanks I have provided a clear image if that helps. Many thanks. |
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Having read through this post I am still stuggling to disconnect the battery from the motherboard on my kobo aura H2O. I have used a moderate amount of force but cannot remove the connector. I am even considering cutting the wire on the old and new battery and resoldering !
Can anyone who has actually removed this connector please explain in as much detail exactly how it comes apart. Thanks I have provided a clear image if that helps. Many thanks. |
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@QG14, please attach your image.It's not working as is.
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