Google Pixel 9 Pro Battery Replacement

Written By: Spencer Day

Comments: 1

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

1 - 2 hours

Introduction

This repair guide was authored by the iFixit staff and hasn’t been endorsed by Google. Learn more about our repair guides here.

Follow this guide to remove or replace the battery in your Google Pixel 9 Pro.

Lithium-ion batteries have a limited lifespan. If your phone doesn't hold a charge or dies unexpectedly, it might be time to replace the battery.

If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.

This procedure requires clamping your phone to your workspace. If you don't have clamps, you'll need a second person to secure the phone.

You'll need replacement rear cover adhesive to complete this repair.

Note: Any repair can compromise the water resistance of your phone. Retaining water resistance after the repair will depend on how well you reapply the rear cover adhesive.

Tools

Parts

Google Pixel 9 Pro Battery - Genuine

Step 1

Let your Pixel's battery drain completely before starting this repair. A charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.
Unplug all cables from your phone.

Step 2

Adhesive secures the perimeter of the rear cover to the frame.
When separating the adhesive, don't insert your tool more than 3 mm under the rear cover to avoid damaging the internal components.
Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark your opening pick with a permanent marker. Alternatively, you can tape a coin to a pick 3 mm from the tip.

Step 3

Attach a suction handle to the bottom edge of the rear cover, as close to the edge as possible.

Step 4

Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a small gap under the rear cover.
Insert the tip of an opening pick in the gap.

Step 5

Slide your opening along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive securing it.
Remember: don't insert the opening pick deeper than 3 mm.

Step 6

Slide your opening pick up the left edge and along the top edge to separate the adhesive.

Step 7

Slide your pick down the right edge to separate the remaining adhesive.

Step 8

Don't try to fully remove the rear cover yet, as a ribbon cable on the right edge connects it to the phone.
Use the suction handle to lift the left edge of the rear cover and swing it over the right edge, like opening the cover of a book.
If you're having trouble, check the perimeter for any remaining adhesive and use your opening pick to separate it.
Prop up the rear cover with the suction handle so you can access the ribbon cable near the top right corner.

Step 9

Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.
While the Pixel 9 Pro uses Torx Plus screws, standard Torx bits will also work. Make sure to apply constant, downward force to prevent stripping.
Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the five screws securing the wireless charging assembly:
Four 5.4 mm‑long screws
One 1.5 mm‑long screw
This screw is non‑magnetic—you may need to use tweezers to remove it.

Step 10

Be very careful not to damage the spring contacts under the top left edge of the wireless charging assembly.
Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the wireless charging assembly.

Step 11

Insert the tip of an opening pick under the left edge of the rear cover press connector and pry straight up to disconnect it.

Step 12

Remove the rear cover.
During reassembly, follow this guide to apply new adhesive and install your rear cover.

Step 13

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the cable cover:
One 2.3 mm‑long screw
One 5.4 mm‑long screw

Step 14

Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the cable cover.

Step 15

Insert the point of a spudger under the right edge of the battery press connector and pry straight up to disconnect it.

Step 16

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 5.4 mm‑long screw securing the mmWave antenna cover.

Step 17

Insert the point of a spudger under the clip near the bottom left corner of the mmWave antenna cover and pry up to unclip it.

Step 18

Gently pull the right edge of the cover towards the bottom of the phone and remove the cover.
During reassembly, insert the two tabs on the top corners under their recesses in the frame and push the cover down to clip it into place.

Step 19

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the mmWave antenna press connector from the top right corner of the logic board.

Step 20

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the front facing camera press connector.

Step 21

Be very careful not to touch the cameras during this step. If you accidentally do, wipe them with a clean microfiber or lint‑free cloth.
Carefully hold the front facing camera cable out of the way so you can access the mmWave antenna screw.
Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 4.3 mm‑long screw securing the mmWave antenna.

Step 22

Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the mmWave antenna.
During reassembly, make sure the mmWave antenna goes under the front facing camera cable.

Step 23

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the press connector near the bottom left corner of the logic board.
Use the point of a spudger to disconnect the press connector just to the right of the previous one.

Step 24

Insert the tip of an opening pick under the top edge of the press connector near the bottom right corner of the logic board.
Be very careful not to damage the small, surface-mounted components to the right of the connector.
Use the pick to pry up and disconnect the press connector.

Step 25

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 4.3 mm‑long screws securing the charging board cover.

Step 26

Use your fingers to pull the right edge of the charging board cover towards the top of your phone to unclip the left side of the cover.
Flip the cover away from the charging board so you can access its press connectors.

Step 27

Be very careful not to damage any of the small, surface‑mounted components on the charging board.
Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the three press connectors on the top edge of the charging board.

Step 28

Use your fingers to remove the left interconnect cable.

Step 29

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 2.5 mm‑long screws securing the bottom of the right interconnect cable.

Step 30

Use your fingers to remove the right interconnect cable.

Step 31

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 5.4 mm‑long screw securing the antenna cover in the top left corner.

Step 32

Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the cover.

Step 33

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the autofocus sensor press connector from the top left corner.
Carefully move the cable out of the way so you can access the metal antenna connector underneath.

Step 34

Slide one arm of your angled tweezers under the metal neck of the antenna connector and lift straight up to disconnect it.
To reconnect, hold the connector in place over its socket and gently press down with your finger or a spudger—the connector should "snap" into place. If you're having trouble, reposition the head and try again.

Step 35

Use a spudger to pry up the top edge of the logic board until you can grip it with your fingers.
Grip the right side of the logic board and remove it, being careful not to snag the front facing camera and battery cables.
During reassembly, hold the front facing camera cable out of the way and lower the logic board into place.

Step 36

During reassembly:
Check the condition of the logic board thermal pad—it will either be on the bottom of the logic board or on the frame.
If the pad is undamaged, skip the rest of this step.
If the pad is damaged, use the flat end of a spudger to scrape it up and remove it.
Use isopropyl alcohol (greater than 90%) and a microfiber cloth to remove all thermal pad residue from the frame and bottom of the logic board.
Apply a new thermal pad to its spot on the frame.

Step 37

Use your fingers to peel up the plastic tabs near the bottom edge of the battery.
Fold the tabs under the phone or tape them out of the way so they don't warp when heating the battery in the next step.
Wear finger stalls to help get a solid grip on the battery pull tabs in the next few steps.
If you don't have finger stalls, you can use rubber gloves instead.

Step 38

Before starting the battery removal process, carefully read the next three steps. The pull tabs are most effective immediately after heating the battery, so you'll want to know exactly what to do before starting the process.
Strong strips of adhesive secure the battery to the frame. Heating the battery will soften the adhesive, making it easier to separate.
Use a hair dryer on High heat and Low speed settings to heat the battery for three minutes, while holding the hair dryer about three inches from the battery. Try to evenly spread the heat over the entire surface of the battery.
Alternatively, you can use a heat mat at 70 °C (158 °F) with your phone placed screen side down for 10 minutes.

Step 39

Since the battery pull tabs require two hands, you'll need to firmly secure the phone to your work surface.
Before securing your phone, make sure nothing is under it. Only secure the phone by the raised lip of the frame, and be very careful not to press down on any internal components.
Move the pull tabs out from under your phone so they're accessible.
Use F‑Clamps or C‑Clamps to secure the phone to your work surface. At minimum, you'll need two clamps—one for the top edge and one for the bottom edge.
Use clamps with plastic or rubber pads, or be extra careful not to scuff your device.
If you don't have any clamps, have a friend hold the phone firmly in place.
Make sure to follow ESD precautions when securing the phone.

Step 40

Pull straight up on the battery pull tabs and apply constant, steady pressure until the battery separates from the frame.
If the battery doesn't separate after one minute of steady pressure, apply more heat and try again.
Remove the battery.
Never reuse a deformed or damaged battery—it's a fire hazard. Replace it with a new battery.
If you successfully removed the battery, congratulations! Skip down seven steps for reassembly information.
If the pull tab broke or accidentally slipped out from under the battery, don't worry! Go to the next step for an alternate battery removal method.

Step 41

During the next two steps, don't apply more isopropyl alcohol than instructed, or you may damage your screen.
Apply two or three drops of isopropyl alcohol (greater than 90%) to the top corners of the battery.

Step 42

Apply two or three drops of isopropyl alcohol (greater than 90%) to the bottom corners of the battery.
Wait one minute to allow the alcohol to soften the battery adhesive.

Step 43

A heavy‑duty suction cup works very well for battery removal, but you can also use a smaller suction handle. If you're using the smaller suction handle, apply it to the bottom edge of the battery and Skip down two steps.
Pull the handle on the large suction cup down to open it.
Use your fingers to fold the plastic battery tabs fully out of the way of the battery.
Place the suction cup in the center of the battery.

Step 44

While gently pressing down on the suction cup, pull the handle up to lock it.
Flip the plastic clip on top of the suction cup over the handle and clip it to latch the handles together.

Step 45

With one hand, firmly secure the phone to your work surface.
With your free hand, pull the suction cup towards the bottom of your phone with strong, steady force to lift the top edge of the battery. Apply constant pressure with the suction cup to allow time for the adhesive to separate.
If the battery doesn't budge after one minute, apply two to three drops of alcohol to the corners of the battery and try again. It may take multiple cycles of alcohol and steady pressure to detach the battery.

Step 46

Never reuse a deformed or damaged battery—it's a fire hazard. Replace it with a new battery.
Remove the battery from its recess.
Take the suction cup off the battery.
If the battery pull tab stayed in the recess, remove it.

Step 47

Use a spudger to scrape up and remove all the old battery adhesive from the frame.
Once all the old adhesive has been removed, use isopropyl alcohol (greater than 90%) and a microfiber cloth to clean up any adhesive residue.
Allow the frame to completely dry before installing a replacement battery.

Step 48

Remove any tape or liners from the battery cable.
Remove the larger plastic liner from the bottom of the battery to expose the adhesive.
If your battery doesn't have adhesive pre‑installed, apply strips of thin, double‑sided tape to the frame where the old adhesive was.
Firmly press the battery into its recess to secure it with the adhesive.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order starting with this step.

To run a diagnostics test with the built-in Pixel Diagnostic tool, click here.

For optimal performance, calibrate your newly installed battery after completing this guide.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

Author

Spencer Day

Member since: 14/09/22

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One comment

Hello team, does this genuinely not need any heat for softening the adhesive in the first steps?

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