How to: Replace Battery in the Nokia N8

July 5th, 2010 • • 28 comments

We’ve been told by Nokia that the battery on the Nokia N8 isn’t removable by the user, but early photos show us that it isn’t that hard to do. Fortunately, a service manual from Nokia Care show us exactly how to do it step-by-step without messing things up.

This guide is provided just in case your Nokia N8′s battery dies and you want to replace it yourself without the hassle of visiting or shipping the device to a repair center. We hope you never have to do this, but we need to add that we are not responsible for broken devices as a result of following this guide.

1. Unscrew the Torx+ size 4 screw on each side of the Nokia N8 7 full turns. Do not remove the screw completely!
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2. Pull out the bottom assembly.
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3. Lift and pull out the battery lid.
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4. Use the pull-out tape to remove the ORIGINAL battery.
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5. Attach the pull-out adhesive to your NEW battery
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6. Insert the NEW battery as shown.
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7. Place the shown end of the battery lid and then lower down the other end. Note that the battery pull-out tape is left under the battery lid.
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8. Press and hold both of the two shown screws in.
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9. Place the bottom cover as shown and press it into its place. If the bottom cover does not go in properly, loosen up the side screws a bit.
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10. Hold the bottom cover in its place and tighten the torx + size 4 screws on both sides. That’s it!
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This guide was derived from the Nokia N8-00 RM-596 Service Manual which you can download and view in full right here.

  • http://twitter.com/Vortigern78 Vorti gern

    “We hope you never have to do this” – yes, I hope the battery would last for a week even when used daily but it's not likely is it?

  • http://www.mobile-cases.co.uk Mobile case

    Thanks for posting this, i need to change the battery on my N8 just hope i dont break it in the process!

  • Stylinred

    you need to change the battery in your N8 huh… interesting

  • Stylinred

    are you daft? you dont buy a new battery and replace the old one every time you need to RECHARGE the battery…

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    Ugh, I liked! So clear and positively.
    Have a nice day

  • http://www.laptopbatteriesinc.com.au/laptop-battery/hp/hp-pavilion-dv8000-battery hp pavilion dv8000

    Use the the Nokia N8 for many years,I think it is really useful.especially the nokia's battery life is so long,I can use for a week before run out

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    great system. Even i was also having this problem.

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    Thanks for the procedure. I never knew about it. It was difficult for me before.

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    Use the the Nokia N8 for many years,I think it is really useful.especially the nokia’s battery life is so long,I can use for a week before run out .thanks for the post.

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    It seems to be very easy task. But your blog has made it very simple. Thanks for sharing.

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    Really interesting article.I have the solution now.Thanks.

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    It seems to be very easy task.

  • Aryan Kumawat

    this is the very easy process everybody can do it.
    Thanks

  • http://www.healthcompedium.com hecatom

    My Nokia is so old…never had to change it’s battery. Oldie but goodie.

  • Infotycoon

    Does anyone know what we can replace the screws with so we can open the N8 without a screwdriver? I don’t want to carry a screwdriver everywhere I go to replace the battery. I use the phone a lot and don’t always have access to power, so I carry a few replacement battery.

    • Guest

      Sometimes you can find a portable charger that works with AA batteries. I had one worked like a charm.

    • Guest

      Sometimes you can find a portable charger that works with AA batteries. I had one worked like a charm.

  • Anonymous

    This post is very useful for everyone of us. Sometimes the problem is not that big, the only thing we need is to think and use our common sense. And after that, we are going to fix a problem on our own.
    I have a Nokia N72 , but not have this problem

  • seahawk

    Nice and simple instruction. However, problem will arise incase the battery developed a bulge due to prolong charge and discharge. Removing the battery will be a problem. How will you pull it out? Guess you have no choice but to bring it to a service center.

  • http://www.hawaiiwego.com/ Rentals Big Iland

    Although the process is very simple but many people has made the mistake. For them this article will be very useful. You made a wonderful work.

  • Elticomalo

    thank you got a n8 with 2batteries not installed

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_SWCB65AM5CVHSURCHITBBQFRUQ prince

    many many thanks dude , very helpful ……

    Rana

  • http://www.compareaphone.com Salvatore Scarpato

    Cheers mate!!! This worked first time for me!

  • k s

    whoops what happens if i fully unscrew the 2 side screws ?, (
    1.
    Unscrew the Torx+ size 4 screw on each side of the
    Nokia N8
    7 full turns. Do not remove the screw completely ) ?. cheers

  • Raynond rivera

     thank very much mga dudes!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • Raynond rivera

     thank you very much mga dudes!!!!! great!!!!!

  • http://www.facebook.com/love.rayne Kaye Lariosa

    help!!!! please!!! I’m having trouble with mine..

    It hang up and I cant turn it off….
    I tried to call my phone and then it runa with my assigned tone…and then it wont stop ringing any more..
    I can’t turn it off….
    PLEASE HELP!!!

  • Bhullarjas

    It hang up and I cant turn it off….
    I tried to call my E7 using another phone and then it rung with my assigned tone…and then it wont stop ringing any more..
    I can’t turn it off….

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