.. _librem_5_battery:

Replacing the Battery
=====================

.. warning:: Switch the phone off and disconnect it from any connected USB power source before replacing the battery.

You need to remove the rear cover of the phone to access the battery compartment.

.. include:: common/open_cover.txt

Remove the existing battery from the compartment.

Remove the new battery from its packaging and insert it into the compartment, as shown in the diagram below.

.. image:: images/hardware/librem5-battery.svg
   :width: 480
   :align: center
   :alt: The location of the battery compartment

Position the cover over the case as before and gently press until it snaps into place.