Google Pixel 10 Battery Replacement - Google Pixel 10

Step 1 | Prepare your Pixel for disassembly

A charged lithium-ion battery can catch fire if damaged.

Unplug all cables from the phone.
Allow the Pixel's battery to completely drain and die before proceeding.

Step 2 | Cracked glass preparation

Cracked back glass can cause injury or complicate disassembly.

Apply non-overlapping strips of packing tape to cover the cracked glass completely, without sticking to the frame.
Evaluate your workspace: consider wearing safety glasses and ensure a single strip of tape is positioned across the bottom edge for suction cup attachment.

Step 3 | Heat the bottom edge

Use caution when applying heat to avoid damage.

Apply heat to the bottom edge of the back glass using an iOpener for two minutes.
Alternatively, use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the back glass.

Improper heat gun use can damage display and/or battery; follow linked instructions carefully.

Step 4 | Apply a suction handle

Apply a suction handle to the center of the back glass's bottom edge, as close to the edge as possible.

Step 5 | Insert an opening pick

Apply strong, steady pressure to the suction handle until a gap appears between the back glass and frame.

Push the tip of an opening pick into the formed gap.

Step 6 | Back glass adhesive information

Separate the adhesive from the phone's frame, using the provided picture for reference.

Avoid inserting a tool near the power button area to prevent damage to the connecting cable.

Step 7 | Separate the bottom edge adhesive

Apply heat to the stuck area if the back glass feels stuck during separation.

Use a tool to slide along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.
Leave the tool under the bottom left corner to prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

Step 8 | Separate the bottom left adhesive

Insert another pick under the bottom left corner.
Slide the pick up along the left edge, stopping just below the power button.

Leave the pick in place to prevent adhesive re-sealing.

Step 9 | Separate the right edge adhesive

Insert the third pick at the bottom right corner of the back glass, then slide it up along the right edge.

Leave the pick in place at the top right corner.

Step 10 | Separate the top edge adhesive

Do not attempt to separate the back glass completely — it is still secured by a ribbon cable.

Insert the fourth pick under the top right corner of the device.
Guide the pick along the top edge, curved slightly around the left corner, and stopping at the bottom of the camera bump.

Step 11 | Prop up the back glass

Flip the back glass over the left side of the phone and use the suction handle (or a sturdy object) to prop it up.
If the back glass feels stuck, go back around the perimeter with an opening pick and separate any remaining adhesive.

Step 12 | Remove the bracket screws

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and unscrew the two 5.0 mm-long screws securing the back glass connector bracket.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver.
The screws are 5.0 mm long.
They secure the back glass connector bracket.

Step 13

Avoid scratching or smudging the rear cameras.

Remove the bracket using tweezers or your fingers.

Step 14 | Disconnect the back glass

Use the point of a spudger to carefully pry up the back glass press connector.

Step 15 | Remove the back glass

Remove the back glass.

Step 16 | Remove the motherboard cover screws

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver's protection cap, if equipped.

Use the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 5.0 mm screws.

Step 17 | Remove the motherboard cover

Use a spudger to gently pry the motherboard cover.

Grip the motherboard cover firmly.
Slowly peel the graphite sheet off the battery.

Step 18 | Disconnect the battery

Insert the pointed end of the spudger under the battery press connector.

Pry gently to release the connector.
Disconnect the connector from the battery pack.

Step 19 | Disconnect the interconnect cable

Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the interconnect cable press connector at the bottom right of the motherboard.

Pry gently to release the interconnect cable from its seated position.
The cable should now be disconnected and free from the motherboard.

Step 20 | Remove the USB‐C board cover

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and use it to remove the two 5.0 mm screws securing the USB-C board cover.

Step 21

Remove the USB-C board cover.

Step 22 | Disconnect the interconnect cable

Use the pointed tip of a spudger to gently pry up the interconnect cable's press connector.

Release the connector by prying it away from the USB-C board.

Step 23 | Remove the interconnect cable

Disconnect the interconnect cable.

Step 24 | Peel up the battery pull tab

Peel the battery tab away from the left side of the battery using your fingers.

Include the thin strip on the side in the removal process.

Step 25 | Use finger stalls

Wear finger stalls to improve grip on battery pull tabs and frame.

If unavailable, substitute with latex, nitrile, or rubber gloves.

Step 26 | Separate the battery adhesive

Hold the phone firmly with one hand to secure it from the right side.

Grip the battery pull tab with your free hand.
Avoid covering the battery or pressing down on delicate components with your securing hand.
Pull straight up on the tab with constant, steady force until separation occurs.

Step 27 | Remove the battery

Hold the battery firmly in place.

Pull the battery away from the phone while keeping it level, slowly peeling off the plastic sleeve.
Once free, carefully remove the battery.

Step 28 | Disassembly complete

Reassembly of your phone begins now.

Carefully align the motherboard with its mounting points.

Step 29 | Clean the battery recess

Check for leftover plastic bits, adhesive residue from the old sleeve, and ensure there are no cutout obstructions.

Remove any visible plastic debris from the recess area.
Clean the battery recess with one to two drops of isopropyl alcohol (90% concentration) on a microfiber cloth.
Avoid getting alcohol into cutout areas, which may damage screen components.
Allow the solvent to dry completely before proceeding.

Step 30 | Remove the battery liner

Remove the large, colored liner from the battery.

Careful: adhesive residue may remain on surfaces after removal.

Step 31 | Install the battery

Position the battery over its recess and gently push down with your finger to reconnect the battery press connector.

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

Step 32 | Disconnect the battery

Insert the spudger point into the battery press connector and gently pry it open.

Be careful not to damage any surrounding components while prying the connector loose.

Step 33 | Remove any remaining liners

Remove any remaining stickers or liners from the battery with your fingers.

Step 34 | Install the interconnect cable

Align the interconnect cable connectors with their sockets and carefully place it into position.

Step 35 | Connect the interconnect cable

Press the interconnect cable press connector firmly into place using a finger.

Gently push the connector until it clicks into its socket.

Step 36

Press down on the interconnect cable press connector with your finger.

Reconnect the interconnect cable press connector to its socket on the USB-C board.

Step 37 | Install the USB‐C board cover

Slide the USB-C board cover's top corner tabs under the retaining hooks.

Step 38

Install the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and secure the USB-C board cover with two 5.0 mm-long screws.

Step 39 | Replace the thermal pad

Check the motherboard's thermal pad location.

It is located on the bottom edge or underside of the cover.

If damaged, proceed to replace it in the next three steps. Otherwise, skip ahead three steps.

Use a spudger's flat end to gently scrape up and remove old thermal pad from board and cover.

Step 40

Use high-concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol for cleaning.

Soak a coffee filter (or lint-free cloth) in the isopropyl alcohol and use it to wipe away thermal pad residue from the board and cover.
Allow the isopropyl alcohol to dry completely before proceeding.

Step 41

Remove larger liner from thermal pad.
Lay thermal pad in its square cutout on underside of motherboard cover.

Press down firmly on entire surface to prevent air bubbles.

Slowly peel up remaining liner. If it lifts with the pad, re-press and try again.

Step 42 | Connect the battery

Press the battery press connector firmly in place with your finger.

Step 43 | Check the graphite sheet

Inspect the graphite sheet on the motherboard cover for damage.

If the graphite sheet is torn or damaged, peel it off and remove from the cover.

Step 44 | Install the motherboard cover

Reattach the motherboard cover.

Step 45

Install the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and secure the motherboard cover with two screws, each 5.0 mm in length.

Step 46 | Prepare the graphite sheet

Remove large clear liner from graphite sheet, exposing adhesive.

Step 47 | Install the graphite sheet

Position the graphite sheet with the circular section covering the battery.

Ensure the cutouts in the top edge align with the grooves on the motherboard cover.
Press down firmly on the entire surface of the sheet using your fingers to secure it.

Step 48

Peel up the remaining liner slowly.

If the sheet lifts with the liner, gently press it back down and retry.

Step 49 | Remove the old back glass adhesive

Completely remove the old adhesive and its residue from the frame before installing new adhesive.

Scrub the entire frame using a soft-bristled brush or an adhesive remover to loosen and remove old adhesive.
Rinse the frame thoroughly with distilled water to ensure all residue is gone, then dry completely.

Step 50

Removing old adhesive can be challenging.

Be extremely cautious when removing back glass adhesive to avoid damaging the battery or fragile components near the frame's perimeter.

Use a spudger point to remove old screen adhesive from the frame, rolling it onto itself to form a ball for easy removal.
If necessary, apply one drop of >90% isopropyl alcohol and scrape smaller chunks with your spudger.

Step 51

Wrap a microfiber or lint-free cloth around a spudger.

Apply 1 drop of high-concentration (90%+) isopropyl alcohol to the end.

Use the spudger to remove adhesive residue from the frame, adding more drops as needed.
Allow the alcohol to dry completely before proceeding.

Step 52

Repeat cleaning procedure for back glass.

Follow steps 1 and 2 again.

Step 53 | Orient the adhesive

Align the back glass adhesive on the frame before application.

Hold the adhesive above the frame to determine its correct orientation.
Use the rear camera cutout in the liner for visual reference when aligning the adhesive.

Step 54

Expose adhesive by peeling down top half of clear liner.

Do not completely remove the liner yet.

Step 55 | Install the back glass adhesive

Allow extra time for aligning the adhesive with the phone's frame as it's very sticky and can't be moved once applied.

Lay the exposed edge of the adhesive, with the clear liner folded towards the bottom, onto the phone's frame.
Use the frame's lip to guide alignment of the adhesive.
Gently press down on top corners to secure the adhesive once it is properly aligned.

Step 56

Apply remaining adhesive to the frame, pressing firmly in place while removing the liner.

Step 57

Press down firmly on the adhesive with a spudger

Step 58 | Remove the larger liner

Peel up the large colored liner from the cutout near the top edge.

If adhesive peels up, check that the spudger has pushed it into place.
Hold down the adhesive with the point of your spudger if peeling continues.

Step 59

Press the adhesive to the with a spudger, applying firm pressure.

Step 60 | Remove any liners from the back glass

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

Remove all liners from the underside of the back glass, paying special attention to the front camera cutouts and bottom edge.
The liners can usually be identified by their pull tabs.

Step 61 | Prop up the back glass

Position the suction handle on the back glass and hold it in place on the left side.

The cable should be near its connector at this angle.
Alternatively, use a sturdy object like a stack of books for support.

Step 62 | Connect the back glass cable

Connect the back glass press connector using the flat end of a spudger.

Be gentle, as there's little play in the cable.
Reposition the back glass as needed to facilitate connection.

If it doesn't fit, do not force it - try again.

Step 63 | Install the bracket

Align the cable's bracket with its mounting location, ensuring the tab on the right edge fits into its corresponding groove.

Step 64

Power off your device completely before proceeding.

Install the two 5.0 mm screws using a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver.
Power on your device and test all functions to ensure they are working properly.
If issues arise, perform basic troubleshooting before continuing.
Once completed, power down your device completely.

Step 65 | Remove the remaining liners

Be careful not to let adhesives peel off liner during removal.

Ensure all adhesive is pushed into place with a spudger.
If it still peels, use the spudger's point to hold down adhesives during removal.

Step 66 | Install the back glass

Flip the back glass onto the frame and press it firmly into place.

To ensure a strong bond:
Squeeze your phone firmly around the perimeter to strengthen the attachment.
Alternatively, you can use books or screen vise clamps for added security.