Google Pixel 6 Battery Replacement
Caution: The Pixel 6 contains Class 1 lasers. Disassembly may expose you to invisible infrared laser emissions.
For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your phone.
- This guide was not endorsed by Google and is provided as-is.
- If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions to avoid injury.
Note: Your device will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating after the repair, unless you apply new adhesive carefully.
Step 1 | Safety precautions
Do not start repair with a fully charged battery, as it may ignite if damaged.
Allow the battery to drain below 25% before proceeding.
- Power down the phone completely.
- Disconnect all cables and chargers.
Step 2 | Anti-Clamp instructions
For alternate method, skip three steps if not using Anti-Clamp.
A cracked screen? Cover it with clear packing tape for better suction cup adhesion.
- Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.
- Slide the arms over either phone edge: left or right.
- Position the suction cups near the bottom edge, one on front and one on back.
- Squeeze the cups together for suction application.
Slippery surface? Apply tape to create a better grip for the Anti-Clamp.
Step 3
Grasp the blue handle and pull it forward to lock the arms in place.
- Rotate the handle clockwise for a full 360 degrees or until you see the suction cups start to stretch.
- Verify that the suction cups remain parallel with each other.
- If they begin to slip out of alignment, release tension from the suction cups and realign the arms.
Step 4
Excessive heat can damage display or internal battery.
- Apply heat to the Anti-Clamp using an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun.
- Fold the iOpener and position it on the phone's bottom edge.
- Wait one minute for adhesive release and a gap to form.
- Insert opening pick under screen frame when sufficient gap is created.
- If inadequate gap, reapply heat and rotate Anti-Clamp clockwise half turn.
- Wait one minute between turns; do not exceed half a turn at a time.
Step 5 | Loosen the display adhesive
Apply a iOpener to the screen and let it sit for at least 3 minutes.
Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but avoid overheating the device.
Step 6 | Insert an opening pick
Risk of screen damage if not lifted carefully.
- Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen.
- If cracked, cover with clear packing tape for better adhesion.
- Lift screen and safety frame using suction handle, creating a small gap.
- Insert an opening pick into the gap between the screen frame and phone assembly.
- Slide opening pick to the bottom right corner of the screen to cut adhesive.
- Leave the opening pick in place to prevent resealing.
Ensure correct positioning to avoid separating screen from its safety frame.
Step 7 | Slice the adhesive
Insert another opening pick at the bottom edge, sliding it to the bottom left corner of the screen.
Leave this pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 8
When removing the Google Pixel 6 screen, note that small plastic clips also hold it in place alongside adhesive.
If your opening pick becomes blocked during removal, it indicates you've inserted the tip too far underneath the screen.
Step 9
Do not apply too much pressure on the back panel or use metal tools.
- Reheat the adhesive with an iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes if it's hard to cut.
- Near the front facing camera, insert only the tip (2-3 mm) of the opening pick to avoid damage.
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 pick in the top right corner to prevent resealing of the adhesive.
Step 10
Do not disconnect the screen from the phone assembly.
- Insert a fifth opening pick and slide it along the right edge of the phone.
- The pick should slice the remaining adhesive, but do not attempt to remove the display yet.
Step 11 | Open up the phone assembly
Be careful not to strain the display cable during the following steps.
- Gently pry the right side of the screen open towards the left side of the phone assembly, similar to opening a book.
Step 12 | Remove the display cable bracket
Remove the metal bracket above the display cable connector using a pair of tweezers.
Keep this part for later reinstallation, as it is required for proper function.
Step 13 | Disconnect the display cable
Disconnect the display flex cable using a spudger. Pry the connector straight up from its socket.
Step 14 | Remove the screen
The Pixel's screen is highly susceptible to damage from scratches or dents.
- Grip the screen by its edges when handling to prevent accidental damage.
- Ensure the screen does not make contact with any surface, ideally placing it on a soft, lint-free cloth during work.
When removing the original screen, be cautious of fragile components.
- Remove the screen.
- If your replacement screen does not include the front camera plastic bracket:
- Use a spudger to carefully pry the bracket from the old screen.
- Secure the bracket to the new screen using double-sided tape.
Step 15 | Reassembly tips
During reassembly:
- If replacing the screen, inspect and remove any protective liners from the front-facing camera hole.
- Reinstall the display cable bracket.
Test your phone before sealing it up: temporarily connect the screen, power on, and verify functionality. Then, power off and disconnect the screen.
- Follow custom-cut adhesive instructions if applicable.
- Follow pre-cut adhesive card instructions if using.
Calibrate the fingerprint sensor: follow the dedicated guide if installing a new screen.
Step 16 | Loosen the graphite film adhesive
Do not apply heat directly onto the battery as it may cause thermal damage or an event.
- Apply a heated iOpener or a heat gun to the rear glass for at least two minutes, targeting the graphite films on top of the battery.
Step 17 | Remove the graphite films
Never puncture or bend the battery — risk of chemical leak or thermal event.
- Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail to carefully remove the black graphite film from the top edge of the battery.
- Also remove the graphite film from the motherboard shield.
Step 18
Reapply iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes if graphite film is hard to peel.
- Peel black graphite film from left edge of battery using blunt nose tweezers or fingernail.
- Continue peeling from left edge, also removing film from motherboard shield.
Step 19
When replacing the battery or loudspeaker, carefully peel the black graphite film off the bottom edge of both using a pair of blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail.
- Also, remove the foam that bridges the display and speaker assembly.
- Be sure to replace this foam after installing a new graphite film.
Make sure to handle all components with care when removing the graphite film.
Step 20 | Unfasten the motherboard cover screws
Remove the Motherboard Cover using a Torx T3 Screwdriver:
- Eight screws (4.8 mm long)
- One screw (2.4 mm long)
Keep track of each screw and ensure it is reinstalled exactly where it was removed from.
Step 21
Remove the motherboard cover.
Step 22 | Disconnect the battery cable
Use a spudger to disconnect the battery cable. Pry the connector straight up from its socket.
Step 23 | Apply high concentration isopropyl alcohol
Adhesive underneath battery only on top and bottom, avoid center.
Remove see-through plastic strip for easier handling: open adhesive seal and pull it out from underneath battery.
- Lift phone assembly to ~45° angle to spread isopropyl alcohol evenly in next step.
- Secure suction handle or hold phone with one hand, apply alcohol with other hand.
Apply a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol between motherboard and top-left/bottom-left corner of battery.
Step 24 | Insert an opening pick
- Opening Pick: Insert into the gap between top edge of battery and motherboard.
- Pry up the battery by tilting pick downwards, widening gap for plastic card insertion.
Step 25 | Insert a plastic card
Apply high concentration isopropyl alcohol to remove the battery (or use a combination of heat and alcohol).
- Prepare an iOpener, apply it to the rear glass for at least two minutes.
Avoid prying at the top right corner initially — risk of damage or further complication.
- Insert a plastic card underneath the top right corner of the battery after softening adhesive with more heat and isopropyl alcohol.
- Slide the card underneath the top edge to slice adhesive and pry up the battery.
Step 26
Insert a plastic card into the gap on the right edge and slide it downwards until it reaches the bottom edge of the battery.
- The plastic card should separate the battery from the midframe, slicing the adhesive.
- Pry up the battery using your plastic card.
Step 27 | Remove the battery
Peel the battery off any remaining adhesive.
- Remove the old battery.
Do not reinstall a damaged or deformed battery — potential safety hazard.
Secure the new battery with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape. Apply the new adhesive to the device where the old one was, not directly on the battery.
- Press the new battery firmly into place.
During reassembly, temporarily reconnect the battery to align it correctly; then disconnect once seated.