How to replace the battery on Honor: Honor 8

Phones from the Honor brand, which is a subsidiary of another major company, Huawei, have become very popular recently. This is due to the relatively low cost and technical characteristics that are in no way inferior to flagship devices. Often you need to remove the back cover of smartphones. Most often this is necessary to replace the battery. However, due to the design features of modern models, this is not easy to do. Let's talk in more detail about how to open the cover of an Honor phone.

What materials are Honor's back covers made of?

Currently, you can find Honor phones with back covers made of the following materials.

• Metal. Most often, Honor brand phones are found on sale with a back cover made of light aluminum alloy or a very thin steel plate. The main advantage of this design solution is high strength and resistance to adverse mechanical influences. The metal surface cannot be broken, it is quite difficult to bend, and it is difficult to scratch. The disadvantages of metal include poorer conductivity for some types of radio waves (for example, it makes it difficult to transmit data using the Wi-Fi wireless protocol), heavy weight and strong cooling in winter.
• Glass. In this case, the body is made of tempered mineral glass. The main advantage of this approach is the pleasant appearance of the device. In addition, glass, unlike metal, perfectly conducts any radio waves without interfering with data transmission. The main disadvantage of this material is fragility. He may not survive even a fall from a height of 1 meter. Even if the backdrop doesn’t break, it will certainly become covered with cracks. Also, models made using this technology are more expensive.
• Plastic. The cheapest material for making a part. It is not very durable, but due to its elasticity and ability to “spring”, it withstands adverse mechanical influences well. Plastic conducts all types of radio waves well. The material is lighter in weight compared to glass and metal. But he doesn't look very attractive. In addition, the plastic part is very scratched.

Glass is beautiful, but it is easy to break.

Which Honor smartphones have a removable cover?

There are quite a few models produced under the Honor brand, the design of which includes a removable backdrop. It was present on phones that were released before 2021. Among them:

• 7A PRO;
• P20 PRO;
• P30 Lite;
• P8 Lite 2017;
• Y9 2021.

Which Honor smartphones have a non-removable cover?

All new Honor products do not require the user to remove the back cover. This is true for all phones of the company, with the exception of those listed above. Among them are such popular models from the Chinese manufacturer as:

• 10/10 Lite;
• P9 eva l19;
• P30 Pro;
• 9/9 Lite;
• Y6 Prime 2018;
• 8 Lite.

How to open the cover of an Honor phone

Let's look at the most popular methods of separating housing elements of Honor phones.

Using a screwdriver and knife

This method is most suitable for models with a plastic back. To remove it you will need to do the following:

• using a screwdriver, unscrew the screws with which the back is attached to the body of the mobile phone (usually they are located to the right and left of the USB connector at the bottom of the device);
• remove the SIM card and flash drive from the device;
• insert the knife into the slot that runs where the elements of the device come into contact;
• carefully move the knife so that the gap between the body elements increases;
• at the same time remove the backdrop.

During the procedure, you must be extremely careful - the body of the device can be easily scratched. To eliminate this possibility, you can use a bank card or any other thin plastic object instead of a knife. It is much more difficult to damage the device with it than with a metal knife blade.

With suction cup and card

This method is most suitable for devices equipped with a glass back cover. It minimizes the possibility of scratching it or causing more serious damage.

If we are talking about a glass backdrop, it is better to use a suction cup.

You will need a suction cup, a hair dryer and a plastic card. You will need to do the following:

• remove the flash drive and SIM card from the gadget;
• warm up your smartphone with a hairdryer;
• place the suction cup closer to the edge of the backdrop;
• gently pull the suction cup towards you while holding the body of the device;
• insert a plastic card into the gap formed;
• guide the card along the slot, while at the same time carefully separating the component elements of the device body;
• continue the procedure until complete removal.

Parts made of glass are attached to the body using glue. Heating with a hairdryer is necessary to loosen it. Therefore, before putting the mobile device back together, a new layer of glue must be applied to the place where the structural elements are attached. Hot melt adhesive is suitable for this purpose. On the one hand, it is quite reliable. On the other hand, it can be removed without damaging the smartphone. If you don’t have hot melt glue on hand, you can use the classic “Moment”. True, it will be much more difficult to remove the part later.

Using a plastic card

The method is suitable for models with a plastic cover that is not secured with screws. In general, it is almost no different from the method described above using a screwdriver. The plastic card is immediately inserted into the gap and they begin to carefully expand it, while at the same time separating the elements of the case. These manipulations are performed until they are completely separated from each other.

Using a guitar pick

If you have a guitar pick on hand, you can use that to disassemble your mobile phone. In this case, the withdrawal procedure will not differ in any way from that described above, using a bank card. Only instead of it a guitar pick will be used. In a certain sense, it is even more convenient, since it has a pointed tip that easily fits into the gap between the body elements.

You can use a guitar pick for disassembly.

It is better to take a mediator of medium thickness (0.8 - 1 mm). Anything thinner will bend very much during operation. And thicker picks will have difficulty entering the gap.

Other materials at hand

In fact, the opening methods are not limited to those listed above. You can remove the back cover with almost any thin and relatively rigid object that can penetrate the gap and widen it. It could be:

• shaving blade;
• women's nail file;
• tweezers;
• medical scalpel.

The only thing to remember is to be careful when using metal tools. They can easily damage the structural elements of a mobile device.

Tools you will need to open the cover of your Honor phone

1. screwdrivers:

1. “pentalobe” 0.8 (asterisk);
2. Phillips screwdriver ph00;

• mounting blade;
• cup sucker;
• a plate with sharp edges of the “mediator” type;
• hot air gun;
• SIM card tray ejector.

How to remove the back cover of Huawei Honor 8

Difficulty level: medium Number of operations: 5 Time required: 20 – 25 minutes

Operation 1

The back cover and bumper are taped, so to remove the cover you need to do it correctly. It will require preheating around the perimeter of the case for 5 minutes or so. If the heating of the adhesive layer is insufficient or uneven, the glass lid may crack when opened.

Heat should be supplied using a hot air gun, which should be held above the smartphone body at a distance of approximately 9–10 cm.

Make sure the heat is evenly distributed around the outer edge of the device.

Operation 2

Be careful not to damage the orange cable when disconnecting the back panel.

Using a keyless plastic pry bar, carefully pry up the corner of the rear glass panel

Slowly run the sharp edge of a spatula along the edge of the glass panel to break the adhesive bond.

To make it easier to open the back cover and separate it from the rest of the case, you can use additional plastic tools (spatulas, spatulas, etc.).

After removing the adhesive, carefully remove the cover

Operation 3

Take a PH00 Phillips screwdriver and unscrew and remove the D 3.5 mm screw (circled in red in the photo).

Using a pry bar or putty knife, carefully pry up the small metal tab that was held in place by the screw. Carefully lift and disconnect the orange cable that attaches to the back panel

Carefully lift and disconnect the orange cable that is attached to the back panel.

If you also need to dismantle the metal frame, which is located inside the case, perform operations 4 and 5.

Operation 4

Using a PH00 Phillips screwdriver, unscrew the eight silver D 3.5 mm screws (circled in red in the photo).

Also, use a PH00 screwdriver to remove six black D 4.0 mm screws (circled in orange circles in the photo).

Using a PH00 screwdriver, unscrew one silver screw D 3.0 mm (circled in yellow in the photo).

Using the sharp end of a PH00 screwdriver, carefully peel off the white stickers. These are warranty seals, there are also screws under them (circled in green circles in the photo).

Using a PH00 screwdriver, unscrew the two black screws D 4.0 mm (circled in green circles in the photo).

Operation 5

Carefully pry up the metal frame with a mounting spudger and slowly move the spatula around the perimeter of the housing.

To separate the inner frame from the body, you can use additional plastic tools - spatulas and spatulas.

Gently pull the metal frame up to remove it from the phone body.

Honor phones are one of the most popular on the domestic market. Combining advanced technologies and low prices, these devices are in demand by many users who enjoy the excellent functionality and high quality of their gadgets. While using your Honor, you may need to open its back panel. This may be due to the need to replace the battery and other relevant reasons. But when we try to open it, we understand that not everything is so simple, and the panel is literally glued to the body of the gadget. What to do? Below we will look at how you can open the back cover of your Honor mobile phone, and what we will need for this.

How to open an older Honor phone

The opening procedure on older models of Honor mobile phones is much simpler than on the latest versions of devices. This is due to the fact that the manufacturer provided for its removal and the user’s independent replacement of the battery.

To do this, there is a special protrusion on the cover, by hooking it you can remove it. Sometimes this is quite difficult to do. In this case, the protrusion can be carefully pryed off with a knife. You can also use a plastic card to separate the body parts from each other, since they are often quite tightly joined together. Otherwise, no problems arise during the procedure.

All of the above is true for Honor mobile phones that were manufactured before 2014. After this time, models of devices with a non-removable cover began to appear. Options with removable ones also continued to be produced, but much smaller. Therefore, the removal process on older smartphones released after 2014 may differ.

How to replace the cover on an Honor phone

Replacement is necessary if the back of the mobile device is damaged. For example, this often happens if it is made of glass.

In addition, users change the back cover if they want a better version. For example, some models of Honor gadgets in later versions received glass or metal. Owners of older versions of gadgets can replace the “original” plastic one with it, since it is completely suitable in size.

To replace you will need to do the following:

• remove the back cover of the gadget using one of the methods described above;
• if necessary, apply hot melt adhesive in the right places;
• install a new backdrop;
• Warm up the device with a hairdryer so that the hot-melt adhesive “sets.”

The backdrop must match the dimensions of the phone. To do this, you must use a part that is compatible with your specific device. Otherwise, you simply won’t be able to install it.

How to open the back cover of an Honor and Huawei phone

Let's consider all opening options, depending on the type of back cover and the case as a whole.

Suckers

For this method you will need a suction cup and a card to pry the lid off. To dismantle the panel, repeat the following steps:

1. Gently heat the back panel with a hairdryer.
2. Attach the suction cup to the lid and press firmly.
3. When the suction cup is properly attached, gently pull it towards you.
4. Insert a card or other flat plastic object into the gap formed between the cover and the body.
5. Using the card, pry all sides of the cover sequentially until it comes off completely.

If there is a fingerprint sensor on the back panel, carefully remove it using the helper tool.

Plastic key

You will need a Phillips screwdriver and the SIM card eject key that usually comes with your phone.

Using a screwdriver, unscrew the bolts at the bottom of the cover (they are often located near the charging and microphone holes).

Using a special key, remove the SIM card and memory card from the slots on the side of the phone.

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Using the same wrench, run along the entire gap between the cover and the body, then disconnect the panel.

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The lid does not open. Why?

Perhaps it was not heated well enough, which is why the hot melt adhesive did not soften. If we are talking about a plastic backdrop, you might have forgotten to unscrew the screws that secure it.

What happens if, during reassembly, I use “Moment” instead of hot glue?

Subsequently, disassembling the gadget will be more difficult. The moment is not softened by the action of glass. Therefore, during disassembly there is a possibility of damaging the phone. But you can still use it if you don’t have hot glue on hand. But Moment should be applied in a very thin layer. This will make it easier to disassemble again.

Are the covers on Huawei smartphones removed the same way or differently?

The removal procedure on Huawei and Honor smartphones is absolutely identical. After all, in essence, this is one company. Moreover, the procedure is similar on phones from other manufacturers due to the design features of modern all-in-one gadgets.

Is it possible to damage the backdrop during removal?

Yes, and very easy. The risk is especially high for lids made of metal. They bend easily. The deflection can be straightened, but an ugly dent will still remain in its place. Therefore, you need to be extremely careful and careful.

Is it necessary to reapply glue when reassembling?

Yes. The fact is that all-in-one smartphones have a non-removable cover. Therefore, there are simply no grooves to hold it on the body on such devices. Therefore, without glue, the part will not be fixed in anything. Therefore, she will not hold on either.

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Method 2: open the phone cover using a suction cup

In the second method, to open the back panel of an Honor smartphone, we will need a special suction cup with a holder, as well as a plastic tool (a plastic card will do).

Do the following:

1. Place the suction cup firmly on the back cover. Then pull the suction cup gently towards you. Before doing this, some experts recommend heating the phone cover using a special heating device (hair dryer) in order to make it easier to separate from the case; Use a suction cup to create a gap between the lid and the body
2. After your effort, a gap will form between the panel and the phone, insert a plastic tool into it (a plastic card will do), and carefully guide it around the perimeter of Honor;
3. After our plastic has completely passed around the perimeter of the lid, carefully disconnect it. You cannot pull sharply, since a finger scanner sensor may be attached to it, to which a cable leading to the phone is connected;
4. Now he removes the finger sensor itself. Carefully peel off the film, unclip the lock holding the cable to the finger sensor, and carefully disconnect the cable;
5. The cover on the smartphone will be completely detached.

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