OnePlus 8 Pro Battery Replacement

Careful: overheating can cause screen and battery damage.

• Apply heat to the back edge of the phone using an iOpener or HotPack, starting with a long edge for easier removal.
• If needed, use a hair dryer or heat gun for additional adhesive loosening, but be cautious not to overheat the phone.

Insert the opening pick into the heated middle section of the phone.

• Slide it along the edge to separate the adhesive.
• Avoid using sharp objects, as they may damage the case.
• Use a plastic wedge tool, such as the iFixit tool, for safer results.

If separation is incomplete, reheat the edge and try again.

• Do not insert the pick too far, as this may damage the wireless charging coil.

Close the opening picks after achieving initial access.

• Apply heat to the adjacent edge to facilitate further separation.
• Continue alternating between heating and prying each side until fully open.

Remove the Phillips 00 screw. You can remove the attached paper by gently pushing a screwdriver through it or using tweezers.

• Remove additional Phillips 00 screws.

Lift the two wireless charging coil stickers carefully.

• Lift the top sticker first, then carefully remove the bottom one.
• Set aside both stickers to avoid damage or misplacement.

Remove the two Phillips 00 screws located below the charging coil.

Lift out the charging coil.

Disconnect and remove the top cover. Remove or slide back the coil assembly attached to it.

Remove the battery.

Release the red pulling tab by separating it from the black adhesive.

• Hold the black adhesive down and pull the red tab upwards vertically to remove the battery.
• Bend the battery as little as possible to prevent damage.

Remove the red pulling tab from the old battery.

• Stick the tab onto the underside of the new battery.
• Optional: This makes replacing the battery easier in the future.

Be careful not to cover any electrical contacts with adhesive strips.

• Insert the new battery into its designated slot.
• Wrap black adhesive strips around both sides of the battery for secure installation.

Remove the old adhesive using a suitable removal tool.

• Apply new adhesive strips in their designated places.

Reassembly requires reverse order from step 8.

• Connect all components and cables as previously disconnected.
• Close the phone's casing carefully to avoid damage.