Google Pixel 5 Battery Replacement
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your phone to avoid thermal events.
- Take precautions if your battery is swollen.
- Remove any obstructions from the rear panel (e.g. rear cameras) if needed.
- Follow this guide for steps on removing and replacing the Google Pixel 5 battery.
Step 1 | Heat the bottom edge of the screen
To avoid heat damage, use caution when applying heat.
- Apply heat for one minute to the bottom edge of the screen using an iOpener or a suitable alternative (hair dryer, heat gun, hot plate).
- Avoid overheating the phone, as the display and internal battery are susceptible to damage.
Step 2 | Screen removal information
Do not pry at the screen seam as it separates the screen from the rest of the phone.
- Identify the bezel seam, where the plastic bezel meets the frame and is held in place by plastic clips.
- Pry at the bezel seam to loosen the adhesive.
Step 3 | Anti-Clamp instructions
When using the Anti-Clamp, pull the blue handle towards the hinge to disengage opening mode.
- Position the suction cups near the bottom edge of the screen, one on the front and one on the back.
- Push down on the cups to apply suction to the desired area.
If the surface is too slippery, use packing tape for a better grip.
Step 4
Engage opening mode by pushing the blue handle away from the hinge.
- Turn the handle clockwise until the suction cups start to stretch.
- Keep the cups aligned; if they slip, loosen them slightly and realign the arms.
- Wait one minute for the adhesive release.
Do not crank more than a half a turn at a time, as excessive force can cause damage. Wait one minute between turns.
- Insert an opening pick under the screen and bezel frame when a gap is created.
- If insufficient gap, apply more heat and rotate handle clockwise by half a turn.
Step 5 | Insert an opening pick
Apply a suction cup to the screen, as close to the heated edge as possible.
- If your screen is badly cracked, follow the guide to tape over the cracked screen.
- Otherwise, superglue the suction cup to the broken screen if necessary.
Use strong, steady force to pull up on the suction cup and create a gap.
This may be difficult depending on your device's age; if you have trouble, reapply heat and try again.
- Insert the opening pick into the created gap.
Step 6 | Slice the bottom adhesive
- Slide a opening pick along the bottom of the screen, moving it back and forth to slice the adhesive.
- Leave the pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent re-adhesion.
Step 7 | Heat the left edge of the screen
Apply a iOpener to the left edge of the screen and heat for one minute.
Step 8
Insert a new opening pick into the bottom left corner of the screen.
- Slide the pick around the left corner, being careful not to damage the screen's flex cable located in the middle of the left edge.
- Continue sliding the pick up towards the front camera to slice the adhesive on the left edge of the screen.
Do not insert the pick more than 1/4 inch (6 mm) or you may damage the screen's flex cable.
Leave the pick inserted to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.
Step 9
- Insert a second opening pick into the top left corner of the screen.
- Work the pick around the front camera and along the top edge of the device.
- Slide the pick to the top right corner and leave it in place.
If the adhesive is stubborn, apply heat to the area for one minute before proceeding.
Step 10
Insert an opening pick into the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Slide the pick up to the top right corner, slicing the last edge of adhesive.
- If necessary, run a second pass around the edges with the opening pick to remove all adhesive.
Be aware that the adhesive is typically thickest at the four corners.
Step 11 | Open up the screen
Use the opening pick at the top left corner to lift the left edge of the screen by a few millimeters.
This will prevent clips from snapping back into the case.
- Lift up on the right side of the screen and open the phone like a book.
- Do not exceed an opening angle of 90 degrees to avoid damaging the screen flex cable.
Step 12 | Disconnect the screen
Grasp the screen connector cover using a pair of tweezers.
Be cautious not to damage the surrounding components.
Pull the clip in towards the connector to release its latch.
Step 13
Remove the screen connector cover.
- Keep this component for reassembly.
Step 14
Avoid damaging the screen flex cable by misaligning the connector.
- Pry up and disconnect the screen flex cable using a spudger's tip.
- To reattach, align the connector pins, then press down on one side until it clicks in place.
- Repeat for the other side; do not press the middle section to avoid pin damage.
Step 15 | Screen information
Fragile screen: Avoid scratches and dents.
- Grip the screen by its edges to prevent damage.
- Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth to avoid contact with other objects.
Step 16 | Remove the screen
Do not let isopropyl alcohol splash onto unintended components when cleaning adhesive.
- Remove the screen.
- Use tweezers to remove remaining adhesive from the case.
- Check the screen's camera hole and remove any protective liners.
- Remove tape holding down the display cable, if applicable.
- Apply custom-cut adhesive following its guide.
Do not touch the screen during boot-up calibration to avoid touch issues.
- If using Tesa tape, follow reattachment guide.
- Allow the new screen's calibration sequence to complete normally.
Step 17 | Remove the graphite tape
Do not puncture or bend the battery — risk of chemical leak or thermal event.
- Lift up the graphite tape with tweezers until you can grasp it easily.
- Pry off the graphite tape.
Step 18
Remove the graphite pad from the charging plate cover using tweezers.
- If the graphite pad remains intact, consider reapplying it during reassembly.
Step 19 | Remove the charging plate cover
- Remove the screws using a T3 Torx driver.
- Take note of the location for each screw to ensure correct reinstallation.
Keep track of each screw and replace it exactly where it came from.
Step 20
Remove the charging plate cover using tweezers.
Keep this component aside for later reuse in reassembly.
Step 21
Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the eight screws, each measuring 4.6 mm long.
Step 22 | Remove the midframe
Use tweezers to lift up the right side of the midframe.
- Remove the midframe.
The spacer at the top may fall out; save it for reassembly.
- Refer to the motherboard replacement guide for detailed pictures.
Step 23 | Disconnect the battery
Insert the pointed end of the spudger under the battery connector, then gently pry it straight up.
- The battery connector will detach from the motherboard.
Step 24 | Remove adhesive pull tabs
Use blunt nose tweezers to grasp the black adhesive pull tab at the top right edge of the battery.
- Lift the pull tab with the tweezers until you can grip it directly with your fingers.
- Pull on the pull tab with a slow, steady force at a shallow angle to prevent it from breaking.
- Try to keep the adhesive strips flat and unwrinkled during this process to ensure smooth removal.
Twisted or wrinkled strips may stick together and break instead of coming out cleanly.
If the adhesive is hard to remove, you can roll it around a spudger and continue pulling.
If the pull tab breaks prematurely, use tweezers to retrieve any remaining length of adhesive and proceed carefully.
If retrieval is not possible, move on to the next step.
Step 25
Remove the pull tab from the bottom left edge of the battery.
If the tab breaks or cannot be retrieved, proceed to the next step.
Step 26 | Loosen the adhesive
Apply high-concentration isopropyl alcohol to loosen any remaining adhesive residue.
- Insert a few drops into the opening of the affected tab.
- Ensure concentration is over 90% for effective results.
Step 27
Position the phone at an angle allowing the alcohol to flow towards the remaining adhesive.
Allow the adhesive to soften for one minute before proceeding.
Step 28 | Remove the battery
Be cautious not to damage the two flex cables under the battery.
- Insert an opening pick into the gap along the left side of the battery.
- Use the opening pick to carefully slice the remaining adhesive at the top and bottom of the battery.
- Avoid scraping the flex cables with your opening pick, as they are located between the cable and the battery tray.
Avoid bending the battery or touching the earpiece contact pins near the top left corner.
- If you cannot pry the battery up, add a few more drops of isopropyl alcohol to the adhesive.
- A plastic card can be helpful during this process and in cutting space between the flex cables and battery tray edge.
Step 29
Never use a deformed or damaged battery — potential risk of electric shock.
Replace it immediately with a new battery.
- Remove the old battery.