Google Pixel 6 Pro Battery Replacement - Google Pixel 6 Pro

Step 1 | Safety precautions

A charged battery can be hazardous if damaged.

Drain the battery to below 25% charge.
Fully power off the device and disconnect all cables.

Step 2 | Anti-Clamp instructions

Three steps ahead demonstrate the Anti-Clamp, a tool designed to simplify the opening procedure.

If your screen is cracked, cover it with clear packing tape for better suction cup adhesion.

Unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms by pulling the blue handle backwards.

Use these steps:

Slide the arms over either edge of your phone.
Position one suction cup near the front, and one near the back, at the bottom edge.
Squeeze the cups together to apply suction.

If necessary, use tape to create a grippier surface for better adhesion.

Step 3

Pull the blue handle forward to lock the arms.
Turn the handle clockwise 360 degrees or until the cups start to stretch.

If suction cups begin to slip out of alignment, loosen them slightly and realign the arms.

Step 4

Proceed with caution when using heat to avoid damaging display or internal battery.

Apply heat to the Anti-Clamp via an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun, but be cautious not to overheat.
Fold the iOpener to position it on the bottom edge of the phone.

Wait one minute for adhesive release before proceeding.

Insert an opening pick under the screen frame when a sufficient gap is created by the Anti-Clamp.
Rotate the Anti-Clamp handle clockwise half a turn if insufficient gap is achieved. Repeat as needed, waiting one minute between turns.

Step 5 | Loosen the display adhesive

Apply a iOpener to the screen and let it sit for at least 3 minutes.

For extra assistance, use a heat source such as a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.

Be careful not to overheat the device.

Step 6 | Insert an opening pick

Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the warm screen, or use clear packing tape if it's cracked.

If necessary, superglue the suction handle to the screen for extra adhesion.
Lift the screen with the suction handle to create a gap between the screen and phone assembly.

Be cautious not to separate the screen from its safety frame instead of the phone assembly.

Insert an opening pick into the gap between the screen frame and phone assembly.
Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner of the screen, then leave it in place to prevent resealing.

Step 7 | Slice the adhesive

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge, then slide it up to the bottom right corner to cut the adhesive.

Make sure this pick remains in place to keep the adhesive from reforming.

Step 8

Insert the opening pick's tip (~3-4 mm) between the glass and the frame, being careful not to slice too deep.

Avoid inserting the opening pick too deeply, which can get stuck under the screen.

Insert a third opening pick underneath the bottom left corner of the screen.
Slide the opening pick along the left edge to slice the display adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Step 9

Reheat the iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes if adhesive becomes hard to cut.

Avoid damaging or smearing the front facing camera when slicing near it by only inserting the tip of the opening pick (~2-3 mm).
Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner of the screen.
Slide the opening pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive.

Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Step 10

Do not attempt to separate the display completely yet — the screen remains attached.

Insert a fifth opening pick along the right edge of the device and slide it towards the bottom.
The remaining adhesive will be sliced by this tool.

Step 11 | Open up the phone assembly

Be careful not to strain the display cable during the procedure.

Fold the screen towards the left side of the phone assembly, similar to opening a book's front cover.

Step 12 | Unfasten the display bracket screw

For the Pixel 6 Pro, standard Torx bits work with Torx Plus screws.

Apply constant downward force to prevent stripping during removal.

Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the 2.0 mm-long 3IP Torx Plus screw securing the display cable metal bracket.
Label and keep track of each removed screw for accurate reinstallation.

Step 13 | Remove the display cable bracket

Remove the metal bracket using a pair of tweezers.

Careful not to damage the display cable connector.

Set aside for reinstallation during assembly.

Step 14 | Disconnect the display cable

Disconnect the display flex cable using a spudger. Prying motion, straight up.

Target the connector's socket.

Step 15 | Screen information

The Pixel's screen is fragile and prone to damage from scratches or dents.

Grip the screen by its edges when handling.
Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth to prevent damage.

Step 16 | Remove the screen

Remove the screen.

During reassembly: remove protective liners from the screen's front-facing camera hole and sensor cutout if you replaced the screen.

Reinstall the display cable bracket.

Temporarily connect the screen, power on your phone, and verify it works as expected before continuing.
Pow-off your phone and disconnect the screen.

Follow special guides for custom-cut adhesives or pre-cut adhesive cards.

Calibrate the fingerprint sensor if installing a new screen, following additional instructions provided elsewhere in this guide.

Step 17 | Loosen the graphite film adhesive

Avoid direct application of heat to the battery, which may cause heat damage or a thermal event.

Apply a heated iOpener or heat gun to the rear glass for at least two minutes to loosen adhesive underneath graphite films on top of the battery.

Step 18 | Remove the graphite film

A punctured or bent battery can leak chemicals or cause a thermal event, so handle it with care.

Peel the black graphite film using blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail at the bottom edge of the battery and motherboard shield.
Remove the peeled graphite film completely.

Step 19 | Peel off the graphite film

Remove battery cover by peeling bottom part of graphite film.

To replace rear camera, remove it entirely.
To replace earpiece speaker or front facing camera, leave in place.

Use blunt nose tweezers or clean fingernail to carefully peel black graphite film off top right corner of battery.

Fold graphite film towards selfie camera for access to battery.

Step 20 | Remove the graphite film

If the graphite film becomes hard to peel, it may have cooled down.

Reheat the rear glass with an iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes.
Use blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail to carefully remove the black graphite film from the left edge of the battery and motherboard shield.

Step 21 | Unfasten the charging port bracket screws

Remove the two Torx T3 screws using a Torx T3 screwdriver.

The screws are located on the charging port metal bracket and have a length of 5.1 mm.
Screws are Torx Plus (3IP) type.

Step 22 | Remove the charging port bracket

Remove the charging port bracket using a pair of tweezers.

Set aside for later use in reassembly.

Step 23 | Unfasten the motherboard cover screws

Remove the motherboard cover using a Torx T3 screwdriver.

There are 5 3IP Torx Plus screws to remove.
The screw length is 5.1 mm.

Step 24 | Remove the motherboard cover

Remove the motherboard cover using a pair of tweezers or your fingers.

Step 25 | Disconnect the battery cable

Disconnect the battery cable by prying its connector straight up with a spudger.

Step 26 | Apply high concentration isopropyl alcohol

Adhesive only covers top and bottom areas, not center.

Remove see-through plastic strip if needed for easier handling, by opening its adhesive seal and pulling it out from underneath the battery.

Hold phone assembly at ~45° angle to spread isopropyl alcohol evenly in next step.
Apply a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol into gap between motherboard and top left and bottom left corner of the battery.

Step 27 | Insert an opening pick

Insert an opening pick into the gap between the top right corner of the battery and the midframe.

Pry up the battery by tilting your opening pick downwards.
Widen the gap between the battery and the midframe.

Step 28 | Widen the gap

Locate the right edge of the battery and use your fingers or a tool to pry open the gap between the battery and the midframe.

Continue prying along this edge until you create enough space for a plastic card to fit.

Step 29 | Insert a plastic card

If high concentration isopropyl alcohol fails, try combining with heat.

Prepare an iOpener and apply to rear glass for at least two minutes to loosen adhesive underneath battery.
Insert a plastic card under right edge of battery.
Slide plastic card along right edge of battery to separate from midframe.
Pry up the battery using your plastic card.

Step 30 | Remove the battery

Peel off the remaining adhesive from the removed battery.

Dispose of any damaged or deformed batteries immediately, as reinstalling them poses a safety hazard.

Do not reuse damaged or deformed batteries to prevent electrical shock and other hazards.

Apply pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape to secure the new battery in place.
Place the new adhesive on the device where the old one was, avoiding direct contact with the battery.

Press the new battery firmly into its correct position.

During reassembly, reconnect the battery to the motherboard temporarily to aid alignment.
Disconnect the battery once it is properly seated.