Sony Xperia Z5 Compact - Battery Replacement | Teardown Guide

In this tutorial, we will show you how to replace the battery of your Sony Xperia Z5 Compact by yourself. Below we have compiled a list of the tools and spare parts used by us.
All needed spare parts can be found in our webshop: stellatech.com/en/articles.ph...
Hint:
The repair is at your own risk!
We assume no liability for any possible damage to your device.
▬ Table of contents ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
1. Removing the back cover 01:03
2. Removing the middle cover 03:18
3. Removing the mainboard incl. battery 04:42
4. Removing the battery 07:06
5. Fixing the battery 08:20
6. Fixing the mainboard incl. battery 10:05
7. Fixing the middle cover 14:03
8. Fixing the back cover 14:54
▬ Used Tools ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Screwdriver Cross: stellatech.com/en/precision-s...
Plectrum tool: stellatech.com/en/opening-too...
Spudger: stellatech.com/en/comfort-ope...
Tweezer: stellatech.com/en/metal-tweez...
Suction cup: stellatech.com/en/universal-o...
Heat gun (you can also use a conventional hairdryer)
▬ Required parts ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Not all parts listed below are needed if you just want to replace the battery. But they can also be changed as part of the repair and were therefore listed.
Loudspeaker: stellatech.com/en/sony-xperia...
Camera (Front): stellatech.com/en/sony-xperia...
Volume button flex: stellatech.com/en/sony-xperia...
In our webshop (stellatech.com/en/) you will also find a wide selection of other spare parts.
▬ About this channel ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
On our KZbin channel "REPEDIA" we regularly publish repair instructions for various mobile phone, smartphone, and tablet models. We hope we can guide you through the repair of your device with our detailed step-by-step instructions. All our videos also contain references to used tools and needed spare parts. These parts are available in our online shop "STELLATECH".
As an online retailer in the area of spare parts for mobile phone, smartphone, tablet, notebook & co., STELLATECH is particularly keen on motivating more people to repair their defective device (in place of buying a new one).
▬ Weblinks ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Homepage STELLATECH: stellatech.com/en/
▬ Reference for music ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
"Ascend Above"
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Licensee: Peter Demiter

[@markcalabretta5457]

Excellent, clear exposition. I couldn't have done it without your help. Like others, both of my adhesive strips broke off - they were so sticky that there was no way they were ever going to come out easily. I used an old credit card cut in half as a thin spatula.

[@iancornholio6125]

Thank you! Great detailed explanation. Followed it an everything* went great. *Everything except the adhesive strips under that battery. One went ping into a little ball of glue, the other broke leaving most under the battery with nothing left to grab, so very careful work with spatula was needed. Be really careful and gentle with these!

[@gregwang1538]

Ran into same issue. One came out nice, one did not. Carefully used a credit card to separate battery from board.

[@alexanderv.753]

Thank you! Using your manual I changed my battery in Z5C, it was difficult and I was glad everything shown in video.

[@repedia-servicelabor8822]

Hello, thanks for your feedback! Yes, as described at the beginning of the video, this repair is difficult and only required for advanced people. But nice to hear that you succeed and that we could help you with our video. Best regards from the REPEDIA team

[@alexanderv.753]

@@repedia-servicelabor8822 Thank you from Russian Federation. I changed my battery to the new one. And it shows about 1900-2000mAh. It discharges very fast as on original battery (almost the same result). And phone is working slowly. What can be faulty that phone is overheated, and makes slowly when working with navigation system, for example (GPS+LTE)?

[@repedia-servicelabor8822]

@@alexanderv.753 Hello, it is difficult to identify the reason for this problem without seeing the device and knowing all circumstances. It could have several reasons when the device is overheated. The only tip we can give from far is to make sure that you have installed the latest software update. If this isn't the reason, we would suggest consulting a repair shop or any other professional. Good luck and best regards from the REPEDIA team

[@absbse]

@@repedia-servicelabor8822 My z5 Xperia compact keeps switching off when battery is less than 70% but when I keep it plugged in to the charger it stays on, do u think I need a new battery and if so where do u recommend I buy the battery from?

[@jugglingjakeuk]

@@absbse yes very likely, mine even turned off with power cable in!!. Also you may see the back cover lifted due to battery swollen. Repedia sell them, if out of stock look for one with the same rear label / code number LIS1594ERPC 10.3Wh etc as original!!

[@lliambunter]

Thank you for the video very easy and plain steps to follow , I am now waiting for a new battery to arrive and I will follow your instructions on how to reassemble, my battery didn't have those two tabs on it it had double sided tape on it which separated quite easy, thanks a lot

[@jugglingjakeuk]

Same for me, i didn't have to take out the main board!! or the cameras...the battery just lifted out.

[@robertbrooks758]

Very good video and at a speed I can work with. Could not have done it without you help, thank you very much

[@juliaw1646]

Thank you very much for the video. I have successfully changed the battery in my Z5, it took ages but I am sure without this video I would not have managed it at all. But if you are patient you can do it successfully!

[@repedia-servicelabor8822]

Great to hear that! Thanks for your feedback!

[@toms7143]

Thank you! I was able to replace my phone's battery and everything's working fine by following your video tutorial. I just realized that Sony made a stupid move in using double sided tape to stick the battery to the motherboard which made removing it very difficult if not impossible. They should've just use a locking mechanish to the battery and you can replace it easily.

[@repedia-servicelabor8822]

Hello! We are glad to hear that our tutorial was helpful to you. Yes, you are right - a locking mechanism for the battery would make it much easier but most of the manufacturers (not only Sony) fix the battery with adhesive. They are not very interested in making it easy to repair the devices. Best regards from the REPEDIA team!

[@toms7143]

@@repedia-servicelabor8822 Oh and by the way, my phone's about 2 years old and you can no longer remove the tape because it's already toasted (you know Z5's overheating problem). So I had to use a cutter to cut loose the connection between the battery and motherboard. I made sure I don't damage the motherboard so I let the battery suffer from cuts. Maybe this will be helpful to others.

[@repedia-servicelabor8822]

@@toms7143 Thanks for sharing your experience! I think it would be helpful to others.

[@CHeRNoRMX]

European Union will discuss on news laws to make battery replacement, an easier experience. They already decided on using usb type c only for all devices.

[@retepnewo]

This was invaluable. Thank you very much.

[@huguex6892]

Excellent!! Brilliant!!

[@jugglingjakeuk]

Thank you so much for this video, I would order parts but you've sold out... Watch out at 4:15!! i damaged a mini inductor/resistor with my spudger getting in there; maybe i was a little rough but paid the price. It added 4 hours to my battery replacement trying to resolder it with my iron that's a size of a bus!! I ended up fitting a wire link in replacement and speaker now works -phew!!.

[@TimClauson]

Thank you very much from New Zealand.

[@repedia-servicelabor8822]

You are welcome. We are glad to hear that our tutorial reached you so far away. I hope you succeeded with the repair. Best regards from the REPEDIA team

[@antoninvojtesek4393]

Thank you a lot! Great tutorial!

[@gregwang1538]

Excellent, thank you very much.

[@rupeshharding898]

Thanks a lot, your video was extremely useful. The only problem I had was disconnecting the NFC, which it turns out is unecessary provided you detach it from the battery before removine the frame. Take care pulling the adhesive strips out , one of mine broke off, so a thin blade was needed to complete the removal of the battery

[@Mr-CJX]

Hello. Thank you for the tutorial. I am going to replace a battery. I have a professional fan. What temperature should I set to soften the glue and not damage the phone?

[@pavelmateja4822]

Nice guide despite you have the back cover adhesive upside down.

[@JackMomoa]

thankyou for sharing

[@repedia-servicelabor8822]

Glad to hear your feedback! Hopefully, you've succeeded with the repair!?

[@salestedt]

Thanks from Sweden, not easy but without this video I would have faled for sure.

[@repedia-servicelabor8822]

Hello, thanks for your feedback! We are glad to hear that you were able to repair your device with the help of our video. Best regards from the REPEDIA team

[@ianho5009]

THX for the tutorial just left my old so just left my old Sony Xperia in the drawer..

[@emshr1410]

Thanks

[@absbse]

My z5 Xperia compact keeps switching off when battery is less than 70% but when I keep it plugged in to the charger it stays on, do u think I need a new battery and if so where do u recommend I buy the battery from?

[@delloda]

Why release the mainboard from the phone completely before removing the battery? I look like the battery can be removed after removing the middle cover and without all those steps for removing the mainboard. .

[@WoLFyy2009]

I HAVE AN sony xperia z5 compact the root status is "no" there's a away to unlock it?

[@dennyherdiansyah9352]

i will cry and regret my decision if im doing this tutor :D

[@absbse]

I changed my battery with the help of this tutorial but unfortunately I accidentally damaged the flash light when reassembling, it got stuck underneath the motherboard, I didn't see it and I tightened the plastic strip over it and the light/flash got caught and snapped off but luckily my phone is still working with a new battery, and please remember to buy a genuine original sony battery, so many cheap rubbish ones on eBay

[@stevev6002]

Thanks. used this to replace motherboard. do you have any chinese or japanese language tutorials?

[@repedia-servicelabor8822]

Hello, thanks for your feedback! Unfortunately, we do not offer tutorials in chinese or japanese language. Best regards from the REPEDIA team

[@amirulkassim7872]

Can I Just Make It As Wired Phone No Battery Cause Idw to buy one. put chop off usb and put it to the battery wdci idk.

[@xrayer4412]

the hardest part was to remove the battery from the motherboard. The adhisive strip just snap of

[@jacobgee6623]

i changed the battery exactly as shown but now the phone isn't powering on. it starts for about 1 second when i charge it but thats it. the only difference is that i used a different adhesive - does this affect anything?

[@repedia-servicelabor8822]

Hello, unfortunately, it is very hard to give an estimation of possible reasons for your problem. Here are three reasons that could be possible: 1. Battery is defective 2. Something was damaged while disassembly or assembly of the device 3. The charger is defective or not compatible (try with another) The adhesive does not have any effect on the function of the battery. Good luck finding the cause of your problem! Your REPEDIA team

[@owaisuddin405]

Is it necessary to remove the whole motherboard, can't we access the battery without removing it

[@jugglingjakeuk]

it may depend on how well the battery adheres to it. Mine got very hot & swelled up lifting the rear cover and maybe unstuck its self from the main board so i didn't have to remove the mb (or the cameras for that matter) Also my adhesive wasn't the original -long story.

[@clairekinesiology]

Hello, I have followed this, but now my phone is not recognising that it has a sim card in it. Where have I gone wrong?

[@tommythang2937]

You've gone wrong when you TRIED it PERIOD 😂.

[@paulbidde719]

after seeing this, i decide to leave my z5c as it is (battery last half day. full day if i only use it t check mails, message, and youtube/instagram once or twice). better to buy new phone and leave this phone as secondary/audio player considering its current worth and risk. dang sony for making it this hard for just replacing battery 😒 this is like almost complete diassembling of a phone

[@DSKJHFLKSD]

Yeah, I am pretty sure I'd screw something in disassembling and confident I wouldn't be able to put it back anyway. Video convinced me not to try it :).

[@brandonbunyaen665]

To much hassle! There must be a quicker way to change the Battery!

[@metsrus]

jeez why so many steps to replace a battery.

[@ahmedmahmoud8522]

To make you buy a new one

[@DavidSmith-fn8ur]

Get rid of the annoying music!