GOOGLE PIXEL 7 PRO BATTERY REPLACEMENT

GOOGLE PIXEL 7 PRO BATTERY REPLACEMENT

HOW TO REPLACE GOOGLE PIXEL 7 PRO BATTERY

INTRODUCTION

Use this guide to replace the battery in your Google Pixel 7 Pro.

Note: this guide was made using the GE2AE model, which features a 5G mmWave antenna. If you have a non-mmWave model, you can still use this guide—just ignore the mmWave antenna steps.

For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your phone. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen

Caution: The Pixel 7 Pro contains class 1 lasers. Disassembly could result in exposure to invisible infrared laser emissions.

Retaining water resistance after the repair will depend on how well you reapply the adhesive, but your device will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.

You'll need replacement adhesive in order to complete this repair.

STEP #1 POWER OFF YOUR PHONE

  • Allow your battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged battery may catch fire if damaged.



  • Fully power off your phone and unplug any cables.

STEP #2 REMOVE SCREEN

  • The screen of the Google Pixel 7 Pro is held in place by plastic clips and adhesive. Note the following:



  • Screen seam: This seam separates the screen from the rest of the phone. Do not pry at this seam.



  • Bezel seam: This is where the plastic bezel designed to protect the screen meets the frame. It's held in place by plastic clips. This is where you should pry.



  • During the removal procedure, make sure to insert your opening picks in the right position to avoid separating the screen from its safety frame.

 

   STEP #3 USE OF ANIT CLIP & OPENER

  • The screen of the Google Pixel 7 Pro is held in place by plastic clips and adhesive. Note the following:



  • Screen seam: This seam separates the screen from the rest of the phone. Do not pry at this seam.



  • Bezel seam: This is where the plastic bezel designed to protect the screen meets the frame. It's held in place by plastic clips. This is where you should pry.



  • During the removal procedure, make sure to insert your opening picks in the right position to avoid separating the screen from its safety frame.

 STEP #4 OPENING FROM CLIP

  • Once the screen is warm to the touch, apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen.



  • If your display is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction cup. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the broken screen.



  • Lift the screen including its safety frame with the suction handle to create a small gap between the screen and the phone assembly.



  • Depending on the age of your phone, this may be difficult. If you're having trouble, apply more heat to the bottom edge and try again.



  • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

 

STEP #5 AVOID TO DAMAGING YOUR PHONE

  • To avoid damaging your phone, don't insert your pick more than ~2.5 mm as you separate the screen adhesive. Note the following areas:



  • The screen cable is a little less than halfway up the left edge of the phone. Be very careful here to avoid tearing the cable.



  • There are many spring contacts around the perimeter of the phone. Be very careful in these areas to avoid bending the contacts.

STEP #6 OPEN FROM FRONT

  • Lift the right edge of the screen up and towards the left side of the device, like opening a book.



  • Don't twist the screen or move it too far away from the frame to avoid straining or damaging the flex cable.



  • Rest the screen upside down and parallel to the frame.

STEP #7 REMOVE GREPHITE FOIL

  • Use a pair of tweezer to carefully peel the graphite foil off the battery and midframe.



  • Take care not to puncture or bend the battery with your tool—a punctured or bent battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.



  • If you're having a hard time peeling off the foil, you can apply a heated iOpener to the back of the device for two minutes to loosen its adhesive.

STEP #8 REMOVE CHARGING PORT BRACKET

Use a pair of tweezers to remove the charging port bracket.

 

STEP #9 UPLIFT THE BOARD COVER

Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the six 5.1 mm-long screws securing the midframe

 

STEP #10 DISCONNECTING BATTERY

Use a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket

 

STEP #11SEPARATION OF BATTERY

  • Grip the pull tabs, and slide it up until you can feel it contact adhesive underneath.



  • Lift straight up to pull the battery away from its adhesive.



  • Work slowly. It's easy to lose your grip and accidentally pull the tab up from under the battery. It can be helpful to use gloves for more grip.



  • If you're having difficulty separating the adhesive, apply more heat and wait for the adhesive to loosen.



  • If available, have a friend help hold the phone down while you lift.



  • If you lose or tear the release strip, or the adhesive is too strong, follow the next step for an alternative method.

  • Follow this step if you couldn't loosen the battery using the battery release strip.



  • Apply a few drops of high concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol into the gap at the top edge of the battery.



  • Don't apply too much alcohol, or you'll loosen the NFC antenna and charging coil underneath the battery.



  • Wait about one minute for the alcohol solution to weaken the adhesive.



  • Use the flat end of a spudger or an opening pick to gently lift the top edge of the battery until you can grab it with your fingers.



  • Don't use excessive force on the battery. Slow, consistent pressure is all that's required to free it from the frame

 

FINAL STEP REMOVE THE BATTERY

  • Tilt the battery out of the device to separate the rest of the adhesive.



  • Remove the battery.



  • Do not reinstall a damaged or deformed battery, as doing so is a potential safety hazard.



  • To secure the replacement battery:



  • Apply pre-cut adhesive adhesive or double-sided tape to the battery well at the places where the old adhesive was located, not directly onto the battery.



  • Temporarily reconnect the battery to the motherboard to help align it correctly. Disconnect the battery after it's seated.



  • Make sure that the battery sits in the center of the battery well and there's an even gap around the battery.



  • Press the new battery firmly into place

 

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