Use the right battery, people.
Without a battery your cell phone is nothing more than an expensive paperweight. Throughout the life of a phone you may need to purchase a new battery; however, if the wrong battery is used or improperly inserted into the phone, you either receive an "invalid cell phone battery" message (if the phone is connected to a wall charger at the time) or the phone does not power on at all. In order to correct the issue there are a few different troubleshooting steps to take.
Instructions
1. Open the user manual for your phone and look up the battery information. The exact battery model number is listed here. Compare the model number to the battery you are attempting to use. If the model number is different, you are using the wrong battery. Even if the battery is for an updated version of the phone you need to find the exact model number. To do this, you may need to purchase the replacement battery from the cell phone's manufacturing site.
2. Remove the battery case from the phone once you are sure you have the correct battery. Look on the battery for a white piece of adhesive with installation instructions. On the adhesive it states which side should be facing away from the phone.
3. Slide the battery into the phone following the instructions given on the battery. If you attempt to slide the battery in upside-down or flipped over the phone is not going to power on.
4. Place the battery cover back onto the phone. The cover holds down the battery and protects it from moisture. If the battery becomes wet, you may have to replace the entire phone.
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