Samsung SPH-A660 for Sprint
It may be necessary to replace a battery in a Sprint cell phone long before the typical two-year contract period has ended. It can cost up to $200 per phone to cancel a Sprint contract before the duration. Although new Sprint contracts come with credits toward buying new phones, those credits are only available for a limited time and usually pass away long before the phone battery. Replacement batteries turn out to be the most cost effective way to keep cell phones in service. There are several options to consider in locating a new battery for your Sprint cell phone.
Instructions
Replace a Battery in a Sprint Cell Phone
1. Take the phone to a Sprint store for a battery check. Before purchasing a new battery, be sure that's what the phone needs. Sprint employees can positively identify a dead cell phone battery.
2. Remove the battery from the back of the cell phone. Use your thumbnail to move the clip-slot toward the top of the phone and pull the upper portion of the battery away from its encasement.
3. Get the model numbers from the battery and the phone. It's likely the phone model number is all you will need, but it won't hurt to have the battery model number available.
4. Check retail stores for matching replacements. Department stores, discount stores, electronics retailers and of course cell phone stores carry cell phones and accessories. If immediate replacement is necessary, call local retailers to find one with your battery in stock.
5. Shop online for a discount price on a cell phone battery. Some battery types are less than $10, and some online retailers offer free shipping (See Resources).
6. Clip the new battery into the back of your cell phone. Plug the phone into its charger for a full 8 hours for its initial charging. Afterward, the phone might need to be charged for only two to three hours when the battery wears down.
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