Beats Pill Battery

Before You Begin

Warning

Read Battery Safety and follow workspace and battery handling guidelines before you begin.

Tools

• Adjustable torque driver (10–34 Ncm)

• Nylon probe (black stick)

• Torx Plus 5IP 50 mm bit

Caution

• Save undamaged screws for reassembly.

• Both overtightened screws and loose screws can damage parts.

Removal

1. Place the device on a flat surface with the bottom cover facing up and the grille facing away from you.

   

2. Insert the flat end of the black stick at a 45-degree angle under the right side of the bottom cover. Then lift the bottom cover to break the adhesion.

   

3. Gently pull up on the bottom cover until it’s fully released from the housing.

   

4. Remove the bottom cover to access the battery cover. Save the bottom cover for reassembly.

   

5. Use the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to remove the 12 5IP screws (923-10728) from the battery cover.

   

6. Remove the battery cover to access the battery. Save the battery cover for reassembly.

   

7. Grasp the plastic tab attached to the battery.

   

8. Pull the tab and battery as shown until the battery comes loose. Remove the battery from the device.

   

9. Ensure that the battery connectors on the battery and inside the device are undamaged and free from residue.

   

Reassembly

1. Align the connectors on the replacement battery with the connectors on the left side of the device.

   

2. Place the battery in the housing. Press the battery onto the connectors.

   

3. Tuck the plastic tab into the housing.

   

4. Position the battery cover over the battery. Ensure that the screw holes on the battery cover align with the housing screw holes.

   

5. Set the torque value on the 10–34 Ncm adjustable torque driver to 16 Ncm.

6. Use the adjustable torque driver and 5IP bit to reinstall the 12 5IP screws (923-10728) into the battery cover.

   

7. Remove the adhesive from the bottom cover starting on one side.

   

8. Use the flat end of the black stick to remove any adhesive residue.

   

9. Remove the clear bottom release liner from the replacement bottom cover adhesive. Then press the adhesive onto the underside of the bottom cover.

10. Remove the top release liner from the replacement bottom cover adhesive.

    

11. Align the bottom cover with the housing. Then press the bottom cover from left to right to adhere it to the housing.

    

12. Place the device on a flat surface with the bottom facing up. Press evenly across the bottom cover to adhere it to the housing.