Tungsten T3 Battery Replacement

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소개

This guide will take you step by step through the process of replacing the battery in the Palm Tungsten T3.

Remove the two Phillips #00 screws on either side of the device, on the sliding panel.

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Slide out the function panel.
Insert a paper clip into the two marked small holes on the back and push downwards while pulling the function panel gently.
The connector for the buttons will be revealed.

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Gently remove the function panel from the device.
Be careful - it's still connected by the button cable. Peel the cable from the device carefully with a spudger - it is attached with a little bit of adhesive.
Carefully remove the connector and set the panel aside.

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Remove the two small Phillips #00 screws at the other end of the device.
A small metal part will fall out of the device from the other side. Keep hold of this - you won't be able to put these screws back in without it.

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Using a spudger, gently separate the back casing from the rest of the device.
Be careful - the back casing contains the battery, which is connected by a very thin battery cable.

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Lay the two halves side by side.
The battery is usually held to the case by a small amount of adhesive. Carefully peel it up with a spudger.
Lay the back case aside.

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You should now be left with the front panel and the battery.
Gently disconnect the battery connector from the front panel. It's small and the pins are delicate, so be careful not to bend it.
When you install the new battery, you may find it useful to secure it to the back casing with some double-sided tape or even a small amount of glue.

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When reassembling your device, remember to place the small metal part on the front of the device and hold it while you insert the two small screws.
The screws won't stay in unless they're screwed into this metal part.