Cannot change iPhone 4s Battery

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Cannot change iPhone 4s Battery

So, I bought a kit to change iPhone 4s battery. I succeeded to open the back cover of it and one of the screw that attached the battery. As we know there are two screw that is attaching the battery and it seems that the other one is different, so I cannot remove it to replace the battery. I've tried a few kinds of screwdriver to open it, but as I look closer it looks like a screw that cannot be opened. it has no lines at all, just look sort of like concave.

If anyone ever experience this or know how to solve this problem, it would be a big help for me. Thanks!

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.1.2

Posted on Aug 22, 2014 2:26 AM

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carl wolf

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Aug 22, 2014 2:47 AM in response to 671amd

Apple uses that type of screw - I believe it's referred to as "pentalobular" - to try to prevent people from disassembling their iPhones. There are several things you can do. The require screwdriver is available online from several sources. You can try a specialty telecommunications store, and see if it's available. Finally, you can make an appointment with an Apple Genius, and discuss the situation. If you ask nicely, he may remove the screw as you request.

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