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[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
Yes, but you will lose the ability to get emails as soon as you get it! What's the point?
[Motorola Atrix HD] Neroga:
With data disabled you lose the ability to.. Get anything lol. Least this way you can still get picture messages and data is still on and ready to go as soon as you turn your screen back on.

Sent from my Jellybeaned Atrix HD MAXX
[Motorola Atrix HD] souljaboy:
I do these things while I'm NOT using the phone, and I would NOT use it in those situations even if bill gates wanted to redistribute his wealth with the help of an email from AOL.
[Motorola Atrix HD] ranova:
guys, can we go back on the topic of the eb40? all the battery life stuff can go in the general thread in the general forums!

has anyone else used this mod for over a month without any problems (battery leak, expansion or explosion?)
[Motorola Atrix HD] mandrsn1:
I am going on about 2 months. No issues at all.
[Motorola Atrix HD] cajunaggie87:
Where did you get your battery?
[Motorola Atrix HD] baberswallet:
Everyone should post where they bought their battery from and how long they have been Maxx'n.

I will go first,

Where? Amazon.com, cellphonerepairshop.

Usage? 15 days

Problems? No
[Motorola Atrix HD] ranova:
Where? Amazon.com, cellphonerepairshop.

Usage? ~23 days

Problems? No, not yet

On latest JB leak, battery lasts an average of 2 days with 4-5 hours of screen time 2-4 hours of streaming music
[Motorola Atrix HD] shanghei:
Where? Amazon.com, cellphonerepairshop.

Usage? 17 days

Problems? No, not yet
[Motorola Atrix HD] SirHoover2010:
Where-amazon omnicom cellular Inc

How long-23 days

Problems- not yet
[Motorola Atrix HD] mandrsn1:
ebay: accessorymall online

Installed it October 2

No issues yet.
[Motorola Atrix HD] shanghei:
I finally got around to uploading the tutorial video I made long time ago, in case we get any new people in here.

Link
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
Shanghei,

Have a couple of questions about your video:

1. Could you list the exact screws you are removing to get the inside case plate off?

2. At the end of the video you are showing a picture of the back with the cut plastic. However, it looks almost like the black and white plastic had been lifted off. Either the cut is so clean or it just lifts off. Which one is it?

Thanks.
[Motorola Atrix HD] shanghei:
1. It is the 10 black visible screws on the back.

2. The white part you see is a sticker, I took the sticker off for the cut, after the cut, you just put it back on.
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
Oh okay. So basically you cut the top left portion while the top right portion (the back of the phone facing the camera) already has that indentation / cut right?

And there are 10 black screws and all 10 need to be removed? I remember from previous pictures posted in this thread there were some confusion about some white screws as well? That was the reason why I asked the question actually, since I couldn't follow the location of the screws in the speeded up parts.

Thanks again.
[Motorola Atrix HD] shanghei:
The 10 visible black screws on back all have to be removed.

The confusion earlier is because I got things mixed up, there is a silver battery cage (which you dont have to worry about) has 8 screws and I got the numbers mixed between the two. I was discussing the silver thing just talking about how the headset cable runs under it and if the cable pops out its hard to plug back in without removing it. Again , stuff you dont need to worry about.

I have attached a photo showing where the cuts are made along.
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
Thanks, now it is quite clear. :)

smogtdi, please add the video links and the main instruction pictures posted in the thread to the OP if you have the time, thanks to you too!
[Motorola Atrix HD] ranova:
about time. We waited a month for this. Why isnt there music in this video?
[Motorola Atrix HD] shanghei:
Sorry, you must supply your own music.
[Motorola Atrix HD] davwman:
Did the mod and right now im sitting on 25% with 6 hours of screen on time at 25 hours since last charge! 3 email accounts syncing 15, 30, 60 minutes respectively. Mixed data usage, meaning 4g and wifi. Played a ton of angry birds star wars and NBA jam, xda browsing, amazon browsing. I'm on T-Mobile and this thing flies! Also reception is the best I've seen to date with no drops to edge, where i normally would see it.

Sent from my MB886
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
It does have a siren.
[Motorola Atrix HD] heifeif:
amazon...Dont know the seller..:confused:

Insalled yesterday with cutting.

runs great on stock ics..
[Motorola Atrix HD] ranova:
motorola called the cops on him
[Motorola Atrix HD] Av8tor86:
Battery arrived today. Took literally 5 minutes to remove the old one and install the new one. Just take your time and it is a piece of cake.
[Motorola Atrix HD] heifeif:
Can you after the bat. change easy put the back cover on again? (clip)
[Motorola Atrix HD] Av8tor86:
Yes
[Motorola Atrix HD] heifeif:
Thx. I think ill try this mod too..
[Motorola Atrix HD] Av8tor86:
delete please

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[Motorola Atrix HD] luis1108:
Has anyone tried a different size battery so you don't notice the bump?
[Motorola Atrix HD] smogtdi:
I SERIOUSLY doubt any problem with the added thickness.

My atrix HD is 20 mils (0.5mm) thicker in the center with the EB40 battery. It's not even enough to prevent the original back cover to clip in place.

so please spare us with the "my case won't fit" stories
[Motorola Atrix HD] Av8tor86:
Go spend 30 bucks and buy an otterbox commuter then and try for yourself if you are so sure you know it all.
[Motorola Atrix HD] wdwms:
So my Atrix HD is enroute... do i need to do the battery mod before i upgrade to the latest OTA update? or should i do the OTA first and then mod the battery?

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[Motorola Atrix HD] smogtdi:
well I'm just not willing to get a super case or screen protector on a phone that will be considered obsolete in 2 years. That's why I got the 5$ thick silicone case. (made in China anyway)
[Motorola Atrix HD] smogtdi:
I did it after the update and everything went fine
[Motorola Atrix HD] smogtdi:
constructive comment : can you put heat on the back side of the otterbox to remold it ?

I use a heat gun on some amphibious atv bodies to allow larger tires. I heat the plastic, remold (or clip on your phone) and let it cool slowly (too fast cooling might shrink the plastic)
[Motorola Atrix HD] Av8tor86:
Actually the plastic part fits fine, the rubber seems to be seperated from the case at the bottom just slightly. It is a tight fit anyway and the plastic part covers where I need to push it up so it is a litte difficult. Again not an issue at all. I just need the extra protection it provides as I am usually outside climbing around/flying helicopters at work.

Thanks for the constructive input.
[Motorola Atrix HD] smogtdi:
I threw the pot before sending the flowers
[Motorola Atrix HD] heifeif:
I think this is little helpful ;) :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4zbk4QHA6o
[Motorola Atrix HD] distilledoreo:
Do you need to unscrew everything, or just the battery terminal screws to remove the battery?
[Motorola Atrix HD] Av8tor86:
Just battery screws. I just used a small screwdriver that fit into the torque screw slots.
[Motorola Atrix HD] tiguy99:
Just got my Atrix HD yesterday & want to do this mod. How much heavier is the phone with the EB40 battery?
[Motorola Atrix HD] smogtdi:
Just heavy enough to make it feel better in your hand but not enough to slow you down on your morning bike ride.

I will put the phone on a scale later today and post the result.
[Motorola Atrix HD] smogtdi:
The phone, with the EB40 battery, the sim card, the microSD and a small magnetic ring glued around the lens is 160 grams.

so if the 140 grams bone stock is true, the 200% better battery life will add 15% more weight to the phone.
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
Would be the first thing Motorola did quickly then.
[Motorola Atrix HD] Ramonsterator:
Hello friends!

I've bought Atrix HD and EB40 battery at the same time, and when it arrived - I didn't test original EB20 battery - changed it to EB40 firstly.

So, the point is I have pretty weak Wi-Fi signal, where my Photon 4G has Good signal - Atrix HD has fair.

Could you please tell me where Wi-Fi contact is situated? Cause my speaker did not worked after change, so I had to bend it's contacts on motherboard for a little to get it work
[Motorola Atrix HD] jbaumhover:
I'm pretty sure it's the set of contacts in between the power and volume buttons. I lost GPS and had a pretty weak WiFi signal after I swapped out for the eb40 (didn't bother to trim the plastic lip over the battery when I initially swapped it). After I cut off the plastic over the battery, the back fit perfectly and I had both GPS and strong WiFi back. Might be something to try?
[Motorola Atrix HD] ahg1:
I have a quick question.

I understand after you remove the battery cover, you undo 10 screws to get the black plastic off.

After that the cutting part,

Are we cutting something off the new battery we are installing or something on the phone?

A quick response would be appreciated.

Thanks,
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
You are cutting the plastic. If you see the end of the video by shenghai, you can see a picture of where it is cut.
[Motorola Atrix HD] dscott973:
I know this has been asked but I wanna get a definite answer before I purchase the EB40 has anybody tried the Razr HD battery (EB30) ???? If so then please let me know I plan on getting the EB40 from Ebay this Friday!
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
Why do you want to try a smaller battery (even if the contacts align) when you can fit a bigger one?
[Motorola Atrix HD] souljaboy:
Alot of ppl would rather have no or a smaller battery upgrade than one with a bulge, and chance of battery splitting because of the extra physical strain on the battery.
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
Who are these people? I'd like to see them. ;)
[Motorola Atrix HD] dscott973:
I'm one I mean I just prefer a smaller battery I wanna try it honestly who needs the battery to last for 90 hours?

- Sent from my Super Cool ICS powered Droid Bionic on (ST) :)

---------- Post added at 04:24 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:22 PM ----------

And now that I think about it an eb30 would for a tad better (if the contacts align) anyway

- Sent from my Super Cool ICS powered Droid Bionic on (ST) :)
[Motorola Atrix HD] souljaboy:
Two of them are below your post.

You'd be in luck if its the same size except the thickness.

Only problem is that i cant find any batteries by the name eb30 :D

Pretty sure its called something else, I get 0 results in ebay and google, or there might just be really nothing out about it.
[Motorola Atrix HD] Youngunn2008:
Just ordered two eb40 batteries for my and my brother's phones... From cellphonerepairshop on amazon. I'll let you all know how it goes. Can't wait.

Sent from my MotoAHD
[Motorola Atrix HD] shanghei:
The Razr HD battery is a mystery, even if it did fit, where would you even buy one.
[Motorola Atrix HD] dscott973:
Your right shanghei I was trying to get my hands on an inexpensive "for parts" RAZR HD can't find any locally and too expensive for a single man project online honestly...I really just want to see although I'm definitely going to try the eb40

- Sent from my Super Cool ICS powered Droid Bionic on (ST) :)
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
Well the EB30 doesn't align properly. This had already been mentioned in the thread, if I remember right, twice.

And secondly, it makes very little sense to get a smaller battery when most people who had installed the EB40 say the bulge is insignificant and there is very little, if any, gap once the cover is closed.

If you really like a smaller battery, here's an idea, why don't you try the EB20? After all, this one gives you 24-36 hours with moderate usage anyway.
[Motorola Atrix HD] souljaboy:
lol the 20 is already inside!!!
[Motorola Atrix HD] dscott973:
Well I guess I'll find out about this insignificant bulge for myself Friday then I can stop asking all these questions about the (illustrious) (mysterious) & (elusive) eb30 that no one can find lol

- Sent from my Super Cool ICS powered Droid Bionic on (ST) :)
[Motorola Atrix HD] jp6060:
I did this mod a couple weeks ago and everything is working, however today I noticed there are some rainbows on the lcd in the lower right hand corner. Has anyone else experienced this type of thing? I just got off the phone with att and they said they might be able to replace it, however I used the method which involved the cutting of the plastic and I was wondering if this would affect my ability to get warranty service, or if I just replaced the part that I cut if they would know? Does anyone know of where I can buy this part? I found the metal frame on eBay but not the plastic one. Any help is very appreciated. I am also rooted and running the 4.1.1 leak, but have not yet accepted the OTA. Thank you!
[Motorola Atrix HD] Dark9781:
I had to do a warranty exchange a few months back and I too cut the plastic. They mailed me a replacement. So what I did was took the black plastic frame off the replacement and put it on the one I sent back.

Sent from my Atrix HD MAXX on JB
[Motorola Atrix HD] souljaboy:
can we get a pic? Seems like your lcd is getting pressure...

You can try fixing it yourself, see if the battery is opened up, or got pushed under where it shouldnt be. Also can be a loose/bad angle screw problem, remember to hold down the part you are screwing.
[Motorola Atrix HD] ATGAdmin:
You guys might want to check your batteries every now and then. I pulled my cover off, and noticed that my battery was swelling as well.

It sounds like the pressure from the swelling might be causing screen problems, etc.

Just a thought. ;)

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[Motorola Atrix HD] FASTERintheRAIN:
First post....

I followed the battery swap perfectly but have a problem, the battery icon displays a ? even though the circles widget shows the current charge

I tried to drain the eb40 to cycle it but when the phone is off it only displays a big ? and won't charge.

Any ideas?
[Motorola Atrix HD] davwman:
Three weeks running solid with the eb 40 non stop. Average 5-7 hours if not more of screen time with 4g. always, always have at least 20-30% at the end of the day with heavy use. Take phone off charger at 530am goes back on at 10-1030pm. I completely removed the Kevlar from the back and have a cruzerlite covering and protecting the back. Ghetto? Yes. But this is my favorite android phone to date and besides me saying something about the kevlar missing, you would never know. And another benefit is this lets the battery and the phone breathe and stay cool. This thing never gets warm.

Sent from my MB886
[Motorola Atrix HD] Dark9781:
I had this happen with my first eb40. The flex cable came loose from the battery causing the battery not to charge. Luckily I was able to send it back by saying it was defective and got another one.

Sent from my Atrix HD MAXX on JB
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
Couldn't you have just put the old battery back in? I want to try this mod but I am a little scared after reading this since I live outside US (phone is bought from AT&T) so warranty/replacement is not going to be easy to get.

And what is the flex cable anyway? The video shanghei posted didn't mention anything about the flex cable?
[Motorola Atrix HD] sonicspear64:
The flex cable is just the strip on the bottom of the battery that connects to the battery terminals in the phone.
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
Oh okay. So, these need to be aligned when I place the new battery in? I definitely don't remember seeing these or having these mentioned on that video! :(
[Motorola Atrix HD] sonicspear64:
Yeah it's pretty easy to not miss. When you open up the back cover, there should be a red rubber piece in the bottom left corner. That's covering the flex cable of the old battery which is held in place with some screws. You just need to put the eb40 in the same position when you switch.
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
Oh okay, so the flex cable is actually part of the battery. Cool!

---------- Post added at 05:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:57 PM ----------

What about all the dust going to get in there!
[Motorola Atrix HD] jp6060:
Here are some pictures, however I don't believe it is any of the possibilities you described. One thing though is does my battery look swollen? I read a couple other users posts saying they experienced this.

I think I am going to call att again tonight, last time they wanted me to do a factory reset so they could run diagnosis on it or something, but I wasn't backed up so I politely declined. I am rooted and on the jb leak so would they know I rooted my phone?
[Motorola Atrix HD] souljaboy:
Try turning it on when taken apart, maybe loosen the screws too.

LCD rainbow can go away if you fix the cause.
[Motorola Atrix HD] Youngunn2008:
Battery mod done. Adds noticeable heft to phone, feels more solid in hand. I personally really notice the bulge on the Kevlar but it's OK. Took some doing but I got my otterbox commuter case back on.

I took the frame off and also cut the plastic. Easy mod.... Let the battery lasting begin :)

Sent from my MotoAHD
[Motorola Atrix HD] jp6060:
I actually did do that, but what happened scared me so I quickly shut it back off:eek:. There were purple bars going through the on screen buttons and the notification bar was at the bottom and at the top. I think I'm just going to try to get a new one
[Motorola Atrix HD] Youngunn2008:
Just did the mod to my brother's ahd... Same way cut the plastic etc. His defender otterbox doesn't fit very well afterwards though.

Sent from my MotoAHD
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
I find that souljaboy's advice are usually best not followed. ;)

here and here
[Motorola Atrix HD] souljaboy:
Well then you can be sure the lcd is messed up.

If anyone else had turned it on while opened up, they could confirm... but theres no reason for an lcd to do that simply becuz of a missing back cover.

What are you getting a new one? Battery, lcd or phone?
[Motorola Atrix HD] jp6060:
New phone... however I still don't know if I'm going to buy a new different phone or get this one replaced from warranty. Has anyone besides Dark had to get a warranty replacement after cutting the plastic? I am a little wary because what if they figure it out and they charge my card for the replacement?
[Motorola Atrix HD] shanghei:
I think screwing the battery connector into the phone is self explanatory.
[Motorola Atrix HD] deeje00:
I had to get mine warrantied through best buy. My plastic was cut. And not very pretty at that. Plus the back piece had a bend on it from when I removed it. Also on safe strap installed. Still covered it.

Sent from my ATRIX HD MAXX
[Motorola Atrix HD] ranova:
why did you have to warranty it?
[Motorola Atrix HD] shanghei:
So this is #3 who has expanding battery.
[Motorola Atrix HD] AzraelsVoice:
Just a thought, but has anyone compared chargers and charging rates with the AHD and RAZR Maxx? Could it possibly shed some light on the swelling issue?
[Motorola Atrix HD] Neroga:
I've had my battery in for a couple of months, now. Absolutely no issues with the battery. Still looks like when I first put it in.

Sent from my Jellybeaned Atrix HD MAXX
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
How is yours?
[Motorola Atrix HD] Hakkaboy:
sorry if this has been asked before, but has anyone tried the Razr HD LTE battery? does that one fit? it's supposed to have a 2530 mAh battery and maybe that will be "safer" than the EB40?
[Motorola Atrix HD] souljaboy:
Its been asked, but we couldnt really find a good source for the battery.
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
Do you live in a cold place? Wondering if that makes the difference.
[Motorola Atrix HD] Youngunn2008:
It was my understanding that the contacts are located differently

Sent from my MotoAHD Maxx
[Motorola Atrix HD] Dark9781:
I've had mine in since October 27th and my battery has not had any issues. It still looks like the day I put it in.

Sent from my Atrix HD MAXX on JB
[Motorola Atrix HD] redphazon:
I went and bought an EB40 battery through Amazon, sold by ACC Stop. It arrived in the mail today.

Seems they sent me a used battery. I'm unwilling to stick this in my phone, considering how dirty and banged up it looks. The bag it was in is a bit damaged as well.
[Motorola Atrix HD] Dark9781:
I'd send that back and get a refund. I purchased mine on amazon from cellphone repair shop. Was packaged in 2 envelopes and was in a bubble wrap bag. Came in perfect condition. Amazon full filled the order for them.

Sent from my Atrix HD MAXX on JB
[Motorola Atrix HD] redphazon:
Right. Mine had no bubble wrap or anything. Just one shipping envelope, and a tiny ziplock bag (also damaged) that contained the battery. I'm returning this thing to Amazon and leaving negative feedback on ACC Stop.
[Motorola Atrix HD] shanghei:
I havnt opened up my phone since closing it, but it hasnt exploded yet.
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
I got the battery today. It says EB40 but also says 3200 mAh. Isn't it supposed to be 3300 mAh?!
[Motorola Atrix HD] Blue Bell:
So basically I now have a rooted phone running jellybean with 4800mAh of battery! I bet I can make it last a month on a single charge. :victory:
[Motorola Atrix HD] lordlittlebrooks:
Ghetto mod complete!

But, it does look a little funky. There is a gap near the power button (photo attached). The hump on the back is not too bad though. I would say that you don't even notice it unless you are absolutely looking for it. I aslo cut the plastic to accommodate the battery as well (photo attached). Now I just get to play with it and see how long it can last!
[Motorola Atrix HD] rbalfury:
Does anyone have any tips on how to minimize the SD card bulge??

sent from my Atrix HD MAXX
[Motorola Atrix HD] SirHoover2010:
Don't do the battery mod lol in all seriousness I doubt there is much you can do
[Motorola Atrix HD] deeje00:
Cut into the main board? Lol the battery isn't meant for the phone. So obviously it's not going to fit perfect. Put a case on it and you'd never be able to tell. Or maybe even put a skinomi on it.

Sent from my ATRIX HD MAXX
[Motorola Atrix HD] ranova:
about 2 months now, battery still holding up. too bad JB really caused battery life to drop compared to ICS (but thats with every phone, JB isnt battery friendly especially with Now enabled)
[Motorola Atrix HD] sathelate:
it is a normal behavior that max volatge reading through battery monitor pro is 4318ma while my atrix 4g got a 4198/4203 at max ??? i still have the eb20 (stock one.. actually waiting for my ordered eb40 :) )
[Motorola Atrix HD] THEmproper:
Great thread, thanks for all the information! My only problem is I can't seem to find a new EB40 battery for less than $80... There was an ebay auction that ended a couple weeks ago where someone was selling them for $35, Amazon doesn't have them. Guess I'll wait and see what pops up on ebay, but I'm definitely doing this to my Atrix HD, the battery life is the one and only thing I don't like about this phone.
[Motorola Atrix HD] mn3kgtvr4:
i just got mine from the Cellphone Repair Shop they have a website and an ebay store. Doing the install right now. $44. Far as I can tell you only need a T5 torx bit and those are available at most hardware shops.

Yep, success. Very easy mod. Just be gentle prying the back cover off with something plastic like a guitar pick or credit card. Lefty loosy/righty tighty X10 on the torx T5. Super obvious where you should trim on the upper overhang/baffle thing that covers the top 1/4" of battery. Just use a sharp razor blade. The stretchy kevlar backplate fits nice and snug over the new eb40 and the very slight bulge above the sd/sim door is no problem and with proper trimming there really isn't a bulge around the power button. Looks great. This phone was made to have this battery put in it! Big thanks to whoever originally figured this out!
[Motorola Atrix HD] adolfo778:
cant seem to find the battery anyone got links?