Nexus 5X Battery Replacement
Do not use heat on swollen batteries, as they pose a significant hazard.
- Discharge the battery below 25% before starting disassembly.
- Wear protective eyewear and exercise caution when handling potentially swollen batteries.
Take your phone to a professional if you're unsure about proceeding with replacement or it's severely swollen. You'll need replacement adhesive for reassembly.
Step 1 | SIM Card Tray
- Insert the SIM card ejection tool into the hole on the SIM card tray, located on the left edge.
- Press in to eject the SIM card tray.
- Remove the ejected SIM card tray.
Step 2 | Rear Panel
Insert an opening pick into the SIM card tray slot and rotate it laterally to dislodge the initial clip.
- Guide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone, releasing additional plastic clips that secure the rear panel.
Step 3
Slide the opening pick around all sides of the phone, releasing all clips securing the rear panel.
Step 4
Release the plastic clips next to the fingerprint sensor.
- Tilt the opening pick to lift the rear panel slightly.
- Gently pull the rear panel to release it from its clips.
- Remove the rear panel.
Step 5 | Midframe
Remove the 10 x 3.6 mm Phillips screws securing the midframe.
Step 6
Insert a opening pick into the SIM card tray slot and twist it sideways to release the plastic clips.
Step 7
Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the midframe, prying loose any remaining plastic clips.
Step 8
Careful: Midframe may break if clips are not released correctly.
- Use a plastic pick to pry open the plastic clips on the long edge of the midframe.
- Pry open the clips at the bottom edge as well.
- Verify that all clips on the long edge are released, as improper disconnection may damage the midframe.
Step 9
Remove any midframe clips.
- Carefully lift off the midframe
Step 10 | Battery Disconnect
Use the edge of a spudger to gently pry up and disconnect the battery flex cable, located at the bottom right corner of the motherboard.
Step 11 | Battery
Apply the iOpener to the back of the device and heat for at least 2 minutes.
- The iOpener should loosen the adhesive beneath the battery.
Step 12
Never deform the battery — risk of fire or explosion.
- Insert the flat end of a spudger under the bottom left corner of the battery and gently pry upwards.
- Pry only along the edges, as adhesive is located beneath them; avoid center area.
- If the battery resists removal, try soaking corners with isopropyl alcohol for several minutes to weaken the adhesive.
Step 13
Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the bottom right corner of the battery loose.
- Gently push up on the spudger to release any remaining adhesive.
Step 14
Remove the battery.
Never reuse a removed battery — risk of fire or electrical shock.
- Dispose of the old battery and replace it with a new one.
Before installing a new battery, remove any remaining adhesive from the phone using isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
- Secure the new battery with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape.
- To position it correctly, apply new adhesive to the areas where old adhesive was located, not directly onto the battery.
- Press the new battery firmly into place for 5-10 seconds.