Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Battery Replacement

Written By: Spencer Day

Comments: 4

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Battery Replacement

Difficulty

Difficult

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 XL.

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

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

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 5.2 mm‑long screws securing the cable cover.

Step 10

Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the cable cover.

Step 11

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the rear cover press connector.

Step 12

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

Step 13

Use the tip of a spudger and your fingers to peel up the piece of tape near the left edge of your phone, enough that you can access the bracket and screws underneath.
You can completely remove the tape if you want, but be sure to keep it for reassembly.

Step 14

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 5.2 mm‑long screws securing the wireless charging cable cover.

Step 15

Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the cover.

Step 16

Use the tip of an opening pick to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging press‑connector.

Step 17

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the ultra‑wideband press connector.

Step 18

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 2.2 mm‑long screw securing the wireless charging assembly.

Step 20

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

Step 21

Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the three remaining press connectors along the bottom edge of the logic board—two larger press connectors near the center and one smaller one on the bottom right corner.

Step 22

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 4.2 mm‑long screws securing the charging board cover.

Step 23

Don't try to fully remove the cover, as a piece of tape secures it to the interconnect cable.
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 24

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 two larger press connectors on the top edge of the charging board.

Step 26

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 remaining press connector on the right edge of the charging board.

Step 27

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 4.2 mm‑long screws securing the bottom of the right interconnect cable.

Step 29

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 30

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 31

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 32

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 33

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 34

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 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

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

Step 39

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 40

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.

Step 41

Hold the battery above its recess and temporarily reconnect the battery—this ensures proper fit and alignment.
Firmly press the battery into place to secure it with the adhesive.
Disconnect the battery before continuing with reassembly.

Conclusion

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

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

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

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.

4 comments

Does iFixit have plans to start carrying replacement batteries soon?

Raphael -

Hi Raphael! The parts are available now, listed in the parts section of this guide or on our store.

Spencer Day -

Hello guys, is no heat needed at all during the first steps?

matteventu -

Yes! We didn't need any heat when we took apart our phone—the adhesive is specifically designed to be separated without heat. Keep in mind that the age and condition of the back cover adhesive may affect how easy it is to separate.

Spencer Day -