OnePlus 5 Battery Replacement

Insert a SIM card eject tool, bit, or straightened paperclip into the small hole below the SIM card tray near the rear cameras.

• Press firmly to eject the tray.

Properly orient the SIM tray during reassembly to avoid incorrect installation.

Remove the T2 screws, located on either side of the USB-C port at the bottom edge of the phone.

Improperly following these steps may result in damaging the display panel.

• Read through the following steps before proceeding to ensure a safe opening process.

Do not pry at the display panel seam, as this will damage the display assembly.

• Pry at the frame seam where the plastic frame meets the back cover.
• Aware of the twelve clips holding the frame against the rear case and take care when prying off the back cover.

Accidental power-on may cause damage; turn off phone before resuming disassembly if necessary.

• Position the suction cup near the bottom display edge.
• Pull on the suction cup with steady, strong force.

Using substantial force may be required due to tight tolerances; consider a new opening tool for easier insertion.

Press the edge of an opening tool into the frame seam near the suction cup until it wedges between the plastic frame and the back cover's lip.

Slide the opening tool along the bottom edge of the phone.

Keep the tool's edge within the seam to avoid damaging surrounding components.

• Guide the tool around the left corner of the phone.

Use an opening tool to pry out the first clip from the frame.

Continue sliding the opening tool along the long edge, releasing clips as you go.

• The last clip near the front-facing camera may be recessed; use the flat end of a spudger or opening pick to assist in its release.

Wiggle the frame gently to release the top and right edge clips.

• The frame is still connected by a long flex cable — do not remove the back cover yet.
• Pause before securing the back cover to test your phone's functionality during reassembly.

Do not proceed with installing the back cover until you've tested the phone's function.

• Align the top edge of the frame and ensure the top clips fit into place.
• Squeeze along the long edges to snap the remaining clips into place.

Careful not to stress the flex cable.

• Flip phone over so that display is face-down.
• Rest back cover on top of exposed frame.

Remove the 2.6 mm Phillips screw securing the cable bracket.

• Lift up and remove the cable bracket.

Bend the bracket to spring the other end into place when reinstalling.

Position one end of the bracket into its slot before bending it.

Use a spudger to pry up the back cover flex cable from its socket.

• To reconnect, align and press one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side.

• Never press down on the middle of the connector — risk of pin bend damage.

Remove back cover.

Use the point of a spudger to gently pry up the battery connector from its socket.

• Remove the six Phillips screws, 2.6mm in length.

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the corner of the loudspeaker assembly and gently pry to loosen.

• The loudspeaker should now be free from its recess.

Remove the loudspeaker.

• Align the loudspeaker's bottom edge to the frame.
• Press the assembly into place.

Make sure the display cable connector under the loudspeaker assembly is still securely fastened during reinstallation.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the interconnect flex cable from its socket.

• For battery replacement, bend the interconnect flex cable away from the phone.
• Secure it out of the way using a rubber band or tape.

Peel the green pull tab away from the battery.

Be cautious when handling the phone frame — risk of damage if dropped.

• Brace the phone frame against a flat surface.
• Pull the green pull tab upwards firmly until the battery separates from its recess.
• If necessary, apply high-concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol to the battery seam to loosen the adhesive.
• Remove the battery completely and pull it off the plastic liner.

Remove the battery.

Do not reuse a bent or stressed battery as it poses a potential safety hazard.

• If your replacement battery lacks a green pull tab, transfer the old tab to simplify future replacements.
• During installation, temporarily connect the new battery to ensure correct alignment.
• When installing onto a new screen and digitizer assembly, remove the dark blue adhesive liners to expose the new battery's adhesive.