Atrix HD Battery

The Motorola Atrix HD definitely has a (sealed) battery issue.  My first smart phone was the Motorola Atrix2 which I replaced with the Atrix HD. 

The battery life began to fade after 6 months and I was able to replace it using my AT&T insurance.  I had already ordered an after market replacement battery which was supposed to come with directions.  The second Atrix HD battery life began to deteriorate drastically after 6 months at which time I was sent another (third) Atrix HD.

The phone went dead after one day of use.  I did not attempt to find the reason, just bit the bullet and upgraded to a Samsung Galaxy S4, mainly because it is one of the few good Androids available with a replaceable battery option.

The after market battery for the Atrix came with tools, but no directions.  Even though the supplier promised me directions four times..nothing.

Since I still have the Atrix HD, I felt I could not do more damage too it by attempting to replace the battery on my own.  At least I would discover if it was the battery or not.

The replacement was easy and the phone now appears to work fine, more than I can say about the one which lasted one day.

I have sold or used Motorola phones for over twenty three years.  The Atrix HD will be the last Motorola I buy. Not only are their phones not up to standards, but their customer service/tech support  has gone for excellent to horrible.