How to Replace a Zune 4GB Battery

Change your Zune's battery.

The Zune 4GB is a sleek MP3 player manufactured by Microsoft to compete with other MP3 players like the iPod. Like these other MP3 players, the only way to access the Zune's internal components is by opening the device. You may be reluctant to do this if you aren't tech savvy, but if you don't have the money to take your Zune to a technician you may have no other choice. If you need to replace the battery in your Zune, you can do it in a short amount of time.

Things You'll Need

• Tweezers
• Small Phillips screwdriver
• Plastic pry tool

Instructions

1. Insert the tip of your tweezers just under the strip of rectangular plastic on the top of the device. Gently pry up to remove the plastic and expose the two screws underneath.

2. Use your small Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws on the top of the Zune and set them aside.

3. Insert the tip of your plastic pry tool (available at any electronics store) in the seam between the front and back halves of the Zune. Gently work your way around the sides of the device until the two halves separate. Set the back half aside.

4. Locate the rectangular battery in the front half of the device. Use the tip of your screwdriver to pop the battery connector ribbon where it attaches at the corner of the Zune and lift the battery out of the device.

5. Insert the new battery (available from your Zune retailer or online) and attach the connector ribbon running from the battery to the corner of the Zune. Reassemble the Zune in the reverse order you took it apart.

References

• RepairsUniverse: How to Replace Microsoft Zune Battery
• iFixitYourself: Zune Teardown