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Battery door opening suggestion

JSchu22

Android Enthusiast
Dec 13, 2009
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Tampa
With the battery door being so difficult to get off (it absolutely is), I tried using a nickel and it popped right open. Use this method at your own risk as I suppose you could scratch the metal body and/or mar the plastic door. Wouldn't hurt to put a thin piece of paper or plastic between the coin and door as well. A nickel probably works best since it has more if an edge to it than other coins.
 
I scratched the side a tad when I was trying to get it open. You can barely notice it.. Honestly to me its just a phone, I'll keep it maybe 2 years max and it will inevitably get a scratch or blemish on it during that time.

I am actually glad i got that first one over and done with and that I did it, now I won't baby the damn thing like I do with most new electronics for the first few weeks.
 
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Fingernail between the volume rocker and the door was the best way I found to get mine off. Prying in that spot causes the door to flex a little which helps the latches release. Don't know if I'd recommend this for routine access, but for the first time this seems like one of the least destructive methods.

The rep at AT&T that was at the register next to the woman helping me had an Inspire and when she was opening mine, she asked him for help. He said the best way is to use your fingernail between the door and the volume rocker. She let him do it and he got it off in under 5 seconds, with no marks or anything.
 
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not sure about y'all but i can pop off my battery cover and put it back on extremely easily. i wedge my fingernail in the groove meant to open it (next to the - sign on the volume thing) and give it a gentle wiggle. putting it back in is even easier, just pop it over and make sure everything in place (so that the edges are correctly aligned).
 
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