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Old 01-12-2026, 02:30 AM   #1
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How can the Kobo Libra 2 battery be changed?
How can the Kobo Libra 2 battery be changed?
I managed to change the battery on a very old kindle keyboard.
A friend managed to change the battery on a very old kindle paperwhite 2.
But the Kobo Libra 2 seems to be sealed up.
I had thought it would have to be thrown away eventually.
A great shame since it's the best reader I have used.
Recently I saw some posts on mobileread advocating changing the battery.
So how is it done?
Can it be done by the user?
Or can it be sent back to Kobo?
Or somewhere else?
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Old 01-12-2026, 02:57 AM   #2
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You may want to check the following page: Kobo Libra 2: Pleasantly Repairable for some information. There are a lot of other links plus you can also check the iFixit guides for the Libra Colour ( Kobo Libra Colour (N428) Repair ) since opening up most of the Kobo ereaders is pretty similar.

In the attached image, you can see where the Libra 2 battery is soldered to the motherboard.
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Old 01-12-2026, 03:01 AM   #3
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I should have said that I'm in England, in case that makes a difference.
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Old 01-12-2026, 03:03 AM   #4
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Other than sourcing the battery, it should make no difference.
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Old 01-12-2026, 03:39 AM   #5
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Thanks David for your rapid reply.
I hope it will be many years before replacement is needed.
Maybe not in my lifetime.
How long do they usually last?
Reading say 3 hours a day without light or internet.
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Old 01-12-2026, 07:06 AM   #6
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Fortunately, I know someone who can do the desolder and the solder of a new battery should I ever need one.
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Thanks David for your rapid reply.
I hope it will be many years before replacement is needed.
Maybe not in my lifetime.
How long do they usually last?
From what I've seen, the average life seems to be in the 7-10 year range. This varies wildly depending on usage, temperature, charging patterns, etc.
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Just to add in my research, its just about doable to upgrade to a 3000mah capacity without any issues. Anything larger will require snipping off the hex supports in the case. TBH, 3000mah should be more than sufficient
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What are the maximum battery dimensions that will fit in the case? 👀
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Just to add in my research, its just about doable to upgrade to a 3000mah capacity without any issues. Anything larger will require snipping off the hex supports in the case. TBH, 3000mah should be more than sufficient
It's was said that the 3000mAh battery was a bit of a tight fit. You might be best to get the 405080 battery at 2000mAh.
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It's was said that the 3000mAh battery was a bit of a tight fit. You might be best to get the 405080 battery at 2000mAh.
505080 is slightly less that 5mm in thickness
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