OnePlus 6T Battery Replacement

Ensure the phone is completely powered down.

Place the phone face up on a flat, stable surface to prevent damage or accidental handling.

Insert a SIM card removal tool into the small hole on the upper-left side of the phone to pop open the SIM card tray.

• Carefully lift out the SIM card from its tray.

Hold the hairdryer at least 8 inches away from the phone.

• Apply heat in a circular motion around the edges for 2 minutes to loosen binding glue.
• If using an iOpener, proceed without additional instructions.

Insert a Jimmy under one heated corner of the phone to lift it slightly.

• There will be some tension as you insert the card, but this is normal due to adhesive removal.

• Insert a plastic card underneath the lifted lip on the back cover and gently slide it under the phone casing.

Remove the back cover from the phone carefully as it may still be slightly stuck with remaining adhesive.

Use high concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth to remove all adhesive residue from the back cover and frame.

Remove the 3mm Phillips #00 screw securing the battery.

Remove the battery cover bracket with tweezers.

Never use a metal tool on the battery connector.

• Use a halberd spudger to gently lift the battery connector.
• Carefully disconnect the battery connector from the phone.

Do not reuse a removed battery for reinstallation.

• Grasp the red tab on the right side and pull to dislodge the battery.
• The battery will have some tension due to tape holding it in place, only remove the battery itself.
• Leave the tape intact as it will secure the next battery in position.