How long did the battery last? In 2018 a Oneplus One battery was three years old and not quite making it through the day. I replaced it successfully but damaged the volume control in the process. This note tells how it finally worked out well.
Extra tips to replace the OnePlus One battery (£12)
Batteries that look genuine could be found for around £12. You have no idea what you're buying and no idea if the reviews are fair.I add these tips to instructions found on Youtube, to replace the battery on the Oneplus One:
a) The back cover of the case does come off and you will damage it use you use a screwdriver. Use a wide flat tool because the leverage on a screwdriver tip is too focused. All that's left to do is unscrew the plastic panel holding the battery cable, and then prise the battery which is glued with tape to the phone.
b) The instructions did not remind me to take care with the ribbon cable of the volume control. I caught the ribbon and squashed it badly. For a while therefore the volume was adjusted using the on-screen volume control.
Replace the OnePlus One volume control (£4)
A volume control switch and ribbon cable cost me just £4. Again Youtube instructions show how to solder off the old volume control and solder on a new one. It requires skill so maybe get help from a regular solder-type person as luck is not guaranteed.
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