Replacing the Battery

Replacing the Battery

This section describes how to replace the
TC501
battery.
User modification of the device, particularly in the battery well, such as labels, asset tags, engravings, stickers, and so on, may compromise the intended performance of the device or accessories. Performance levels such as sealing (Ingress Protection (IP)), impact performance (drop and tumble), functionality, temperature resistance, etc. could be effected. DO NOT put any labels, asset tags, engravings, stickers, etc. in the battery well.
If you remove and reinsert a PowerPrecision battery, you might notice a change in the displayed State of Charge (SoC) percentage. This is normal behavior for the battery's internal fuel gauge. When you remove the battery, the fuel gauge must go through a standard discharge and charge cycle to fully recalibrate and display an accurate SoC reading. This temporary discrepancy is just a calibration step; it does not affect your device's actual battery runtime or overall performance.
Do not add or remove the SIM or microSD cards during battery replacement.
  1. Power off the device.
  2. Push both battery latches inward.
    An illustration of the battery being pressed inward.
    Do not attempt to insert fingers under the latches when pulling on the battery. Damage to the latches may occur.
  3. While gripping the battery latches, lift the depleted battery out of the device.
    An illustration of the battery being lifted out from the device.
  4. Insert the new battery, bottom first, into the battery compartment in the back of the device.
    An illustration of the device battery being installed.
  5. Press the new battery down into the device until the release latches click into place.