Google Pixel 10 Pro Battery Replacement - Google Pixel 10 Pro

Step 1 | Prepare your Pixel for disassembly

Never attempt to charge a damaged lithium-ion battery — risk of fire.

Allow the Pixel's battery to drain below 25% before proceeding with this repair.

Unplug all cables from the device.
Completely power down your phone.

Step 2 | Cracked glass preparation

Glass shards can cause injury during disassembly; address cracked phone back glass with caution.

Apply non-overlapping strips of packing tape over the cracked glass to contain it and enable suction cup adhesion.
A single strip must cover the bottom edge, allowing a suction cup to fit; avoid frame contact.

Safety glasses are recommended for protecting eyes from potential glass debris during repair.

Step 3 | Heat the bottom edge

Avoid damaging the display or battery by using a heat gun incorrectly.

Apply heat to the back glass for two minutes using an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun.
The adhesive will soften, making it easier to separate from the frame.

Step 4 | Apply a suction handle

Position the suction handle on the lower edge of the back glass, aligning it with the edge.

Step 5 | Insert an opening pick

Pull up on the suction handle firmly until a gap appears between the back glass and frame.
Insert the tip of an opening pick into the formed gap.

Step 6 | Back glass adhesive information

Separate the adhesive from the phone's frame, referencing the provided picture for guidance.

Avoid inserting your pick near the power button, as this may damage the connecting cable.

Step 7 | Separate the bottom edge adhesive

Apply heat if the back glass feels stuck.

Slide an opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.
Leave the pick in place, especially under the bottom left corner, to prevent re-sealing.

Step 8 | Separate the bottom left adhesive

Insert a second pick under the bottom left corner.

Slide it up the left edge, stopping at the power button.
Leave the pick inserted to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

Step 9 | Separate the right edge adhesive

Insert a third pick under the bottom right corner of the back glass.
Slide the pick up along the right edge until reaching the top right corner, leaving it inserted there.

Step 10 | Separate the top edge adhesive

Insert a pick under the top right corner.

Slide the pick along the top edge and slightly around the top left corner.
Stop at the bottom of the camera bump.

Do not attempt to fully remove the back glass yet, as it is still connected by a ribbon cable.

Step 11 | Prop up the back glass

Flip the back glass over the left side of the device.

Use the suction handle or a sturdy object to prop it up.

If the back glass still feels stuck, proceed with caution and go around the perimeter again using an opening pick to separate any remaining adhesive.

Step 12 | Remove the bracket screws

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and use it to unscrew the two 5.8 mm-long screws holding the back glass connector bracket.

The screws are securing the back glass connector bracket in place.

Step 13

Careful not to damage the battery or rear cameras.

Use tweezers to slide the cover toward the center of the phone.
Continue sliding until the tabs are unhooked and the cover can be removed.

Step 14 | Disconnect the back glass

Insert the pointed end of the spudger under each connector, gently prying it loose.

Disconnect the battery connector.
Remove the back glass press connector.

Step 15 | Remove the back glass

Remove the back glass.

Step 16 | Remove the interconnect cable covers

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screw secured with a 5.8 mm-long length.

Locate and grasp the upper interconnect cable cover with your fingers.
Pry off the upper interconnect cable cover.

Step 17

Remove the upper interconnect cable cover.

Step 18

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver from its holder.

Hold the screwdriver firmly and insert it into one of the screws on the lower interconnect cover.
Turn the screwdriver clockwise to loosen and remove both 5.0 mm-long screws.

Step 19

Remove the lower interconnect cable cover.

Step 20 | Disconnect the interconnect cable

Careful not to damage the motherboard or interconnect cable.

Insert the pointed end of the spudger under the interconnect cable press connector.
Gently pry up the connector from the motherboard.

Step 21

Disconnect the interconnect cable's press connector from the daughterboard using a spudger.

Step 22 | Remove the interconnect cable

Remove the interconnect cable with your fingers.

Step 23 | Peel up the battery pull tab

Peel up the battery tab, including the edge strip.

Step 24

Use finger stalls, latex/nitrile or rubber gloves to get a secure grip on the battery pull tabs and frame.

If you have finger stalls, use them in the next step for better traction.
Otherwise, wear latex/nitrile or rubber gloves as an alternative.

Step 25 | Separate the battery adhesive

Apply firm, steady force to avoid damaging components.

Secure the phone's right side with one hand.
Grip the battery pull tab firmly with your other hand.

Press down on the frame, not the battery or delicate components.

Pull the tab straight up until adhesive separates.

Step 26 | Remove the battery

Grasp the battery firmly, then slowly slide it out of its recess.

Continue pulling until the plastic sleeve separates from the phone's casing.
Once free, lift and remove the battery entirely.

Step 27 | Disassembly complete

Congratulations, you have completed disassembling your phone.

The following steps will guide you through the reassembly process.

Step 28 | Clean the battery recess

Risk of damage: Inspect the battery recess for leftover plastic or adhesive residue.

Check if the old battery came out cleanly – skip this step if it did.
Remove any remaining plastic from the battery sleeve.

Risk of damage: Avoid getting isopropyl alcohol in the cutouts or the bottom of the screen.

Use 1-2 drops of high-concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth to clean adhesive residue.

Risk of damage: Let the alcohol dry completely before proceeding.

Step 29 | Remove the battery liner

Remove the large, colored liner from the battery.

Step 30 | Install the battery

Hold the battery above its recess.

Push down on the battery press connector using your finger.
Temporarily reconnect the battery press connector.

Lay the battery into its recess and press down firmly to secure it.

Step 31 | Disconnect the battery

Disconnect the battery using a spudger.

Step 32

Remove any remaining battery stickers or liners with your fingers.

Step 33 | Put the interconnect cable into place

Align the interconnect cable connectors with their respective sockets.

Lay the cable back into position.
Ensure proper alignment of the connectors and sockets.

Step 34 | Reconnect the interconnect cable

Press down on both interconnect cable press connectors with your finger.

Step 35 | Install the lower interconnect cable cover

Slide the lower interconnect cable cover onto its mount.

Align the tabs on the top corners with their respective hooks.
Gently push the cover into place, ensuring a secure fit.

Step 36

Install the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and secure the lower interconnect cable cover with two 5.0 mm screws.

Step 37 | Install the upper interconnect cable cover

Reattach the upper interconnect cable cover, aligning the left-side tab with its designated slot.

Step 38

Install the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and secure the upper interconnect cable cover using a 5.8 mm-long screw.

Step 39 | Remove the old back glass adhesive

Remove all old adhesive and its residue from the frame.

Scour the entire frame with a plastic scraper until clean.
Use a soft cloth to wipe away any remaining residue.

Step 40

Be cautious not to damage the battery or fragile components when removing old adhesive.

Use a spudger to remove all screen adhesive from the frame, rolling it onto itself as you scrape.
If a large enough chunk forms, use tweezers to slowly pull it away from the area.
For smaller chunks, apply one drop of >90% isopropyl alcohol and scrape with your spudger.

Step 41

Wrap a microfiber cloth around a spudger.

Clean the frame with the spudger and high-concentration isopropyl alcohol, adding more as needed.
Allow the alcohol to dry completely before proceeding.

Step 42

Repeat cleaning procedures for the back glass.

Follow the same process as Steps 3 and 4.

Step 43 | Orient the adhesive

Ensure proper placement of back glass adhesive by holding it above the frame and aligning with the rear camera cutout in the liner.

Incorrect application may require a full replacement with new adhesive.

Step 44

Peel down the top half of the large, clear liner, exposing the adhesive.

Do not fully remove the liner yet to prevent damage to the surrounding components.

Step 45 | Install the back glass adhesive

Take your time when aligning the adhesive with the , as it's very sticky and can't be moved once applied.

Lay the exposed top edge of the adhesive onto the frame, using the lip to help guide alignment.
With the clear liner folded towards the bottom of the phone in place, align the adhesive's top edge carefully.
Gently press down on the top corners to secure the adhesive once it's properly aligned.

Step 46

Press large sections of adhesive into place on the frame, removing the larger liner as each section is set.

Step 47

Press the adhesive securely to the using a spudger.

Step 48 | Remove the larger liner

Peel up the large colored liner from near the top edge, using a cutout for grip.

If the adhesive lifts with the liner, check that the spudger has seated it correctly.
If lifting persists, hold the adhesive down with the spudger's tip as you remove the liner.

Step 49 | Remove any liners from the back glass

Check your new back glass for protective liners and tape on the underside.

Locate and remove all liners from the underside of the back glass.
Prioritize the areas around the front camera cutouts and the bottom edge.
Look for pull tabs to identify and remove liners.

Step 50 | Prop up the back glass

Position the suction handle at the back glass and prop it up on the left side.

The cable should be near its connector for easy access.
Alternatively, use a sturdy object like a stack of books as a makeshift prop.

Step 51 | Reconnect the back glass and battery

Misalignment risk: Do not press down in the middle.

Press one short side of wider connectors (e.g. back glass) until it clicks into place.
Repeat on the other short side for secure connection.

Avoid pressing down on misaligned connectors to prevent pin bending and permanent damage.

Step 52

Align the back glass connector cover with its original position, ensuring the tabs fit securely into their corresponding slots.

Step 53

Install the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and secure the cover with the provided two 5.8 mm-long screws.

Step 54 | Secure the adhesive

Press down firmly on the adhesive with a spudger to secure it to the frame.

Power on your device and test all functions.
If there are issues, attempt basic troubleshooting.

Ensure the device is powered down completely before proceeding with further work.

Step 55 | Remove the remaining liners

If adhesive peels up with liner, ensure complete coverage and press firmly before proceeding.

Inspect the back glass adhesive for remaining liners.
Verify that all liner is seated by pressing gently with a spudger.
If necessary, hold down peeling sections with the spudger's point to prevent separation.

Step 56 | Install the back glass

Flip the back glass onto the frame.

Press it firmly into place.
Hold your phone up and squeeze firmly around the perimeter to strengthen the bond.
For a stronger bond, stack books on the back glass or use screen vise clamps.