Yoto Mini Battery Replacement

How To Replace The Yoto Mini Battery

A replacement battery and NFC reader for the Mini (sold 2021-2023)

Watch the battery replacement step by step video

Contents of the Battery Replacement Kit

Inside: The replacement kit will include the battery subassembly, spare screws, prising tool, screwdriver and replacement rubber feet for your Yoto Mini.

Do not throw the cardboard box away until you have completed installation.

Warning: Do not damage or pierce any batteries. All batteries, tools and small parts should be kept away from children.

Do not reuse the defective battery or keep as a spare. Old batteries must be disposed of at a battery recycling centre. Do not dispose of the old battery via household waste as this is a fire risk.

For more information on how to dispose of your old battery visit: bcycle.com.au/drop-off/ or recyclemate.com.au/

Step One

Make sure your Yoto Mini is powered off and unplugged before doing any maintenance.

Step Two

Remove the rubber feet from the bottom of the Yoto Mini with your fingers or the blue prising tool.

Step Three

The case is held together by two Philips screws found under the rubber feet. Remove the two screws with the screwdriver provided inside your battery replacement kit.

Step Four

Using the blue prising tool provided, open the rear cover.

Step Five

To remove the case, start at the bottom and rotate the back off as shown Gentle force is required here to release the clips at the top of the Yoto Mini.

Step Six

The battery assembly is held in place by two Phillips screws found on each side of the battery. Remove the two screws with the screwdriver provided.

Step Seven

Gently pull the battery assembly away from the body of the Mini to reveal the two cables and their sockets.

Step Eight

Remove the two cables from their sockets with your fingers.

Plugs may be glued in place, but they can be removed by gently moving the connectors, side to side, to help loosen from the sockets.

Step Nine

Dispose of any old parts: battery assembly, rubber feet and old screws, safely and in accordance with local codes and regulations.

Do not reuse the defective battery or keep as a spare. Old batteries must be disposed of at a battery recycling centre. Do not dispose of the old battery via household waste as this is a fire risk.

Warning: Do not damage or pierce the battery. For more information on how to dispose of your old battery visit: bcycle.com.au/drop-off/ or recyclemate.com.au/

Step Ten

With the new battery assembly, attach the two plugs to the sockets shown.

Attach the smaller plug with the terminals facing upward and attach the larger plugs with the terminals facing downward or the equivalent.

Important - Please make sure the connectors are securely attached.

Step Eleven

Once cables are attached, gently push the battery assembly into the Yoto Mini.

Please ensure that the NFC reader opening on the new battery assembly is at the top of the Yoto Mini and that the wires are not trapped or pinched when the battery assembly is in place.

Step Twelve

Secure the battery assembly in place with the two new longer Phillips screws, using the screwdriver provided.

Insert the screws to the holes on each side of the battery, this will help to correctly align the screws with the screw holes and firmly attach the battery and NFC assembly to the Yoto Mini.

The battery will only be partially charged and will require a full charge before use.

Step Thirteen

When re-fitting the case, start by attaching the top, as shown, and closing fully at the bottom of the Yoto Mini.

To fully close, press the top of the case together - you will need some moderate pressure, until you hear a “click”.

Step Fourteen

Secure the case with the two shorter Phillips screws provided.

Step Fifteen

Then cover the screws with the new rubber feet provided. Please ensure that the new feet are attached securely to the player.

Final Step

Completing Your Installation It is important to register your new battery so that we can optimise your Yoto Mini’s performance! Do this by scanning the QR code found on the side of the battery packaging and filling out a simple form on our website. If you’ve discarded the packaging, you can scan the QR code on the battery label to access your serial number and enter it manually on the form here.

Do not reuse the defective battery or keep as a spare. Old batteries must be disposed of at a battery recycling centre. Do not dispose of the old battery via household waste as this is a fire risk.

Warning: Do not damage or pierce the battery. For more information on how to dispose of your old battery visit: bcycle.com.au/drop-off/ or recyclemate.com.au/