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This repair guide was authored by the iFixit staff and hasn’t been endorsed by Google. Learn more about our repair guides here.
Use this guide to replace a worn-out or dead battery in your Google Pixel 6 Pro.
If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
For your safety, discharge your battery below 25% before disassembling your phone. This reduces the risk of a dangerous thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair.
Caution: The Pixel 6 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 to reattach components when reassembling the device.
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Fully power off your phone and unplug any cables.
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crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0Clampy - Anti-Clamp$24.95
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Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.
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Slide the arms over either the left or right edge of your phone.
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Position the suction cups near the bottom edge of the phone—one on the front, and one on the back.
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Squeeze the cups together to apply suction.
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Pull the blue handle forward to lock the arms.
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Turn the handle clockwise 360 degrees or until the cups start to stretch.
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Make sure the suction cups remain aligned with each other. If they begin to slip out of alignment, loosen the suction cups slightly and realign the arms.
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Heat an iOpener and thread it through the arms of the Anti-Clamp.
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Fold the iOpener so it lays on the bottom edge of the phone.
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Wait one minute to give the adhesive a chance to release and present an opening gap.
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Insert an opening pick under the screen frame when the Anti-Clamp creates a large enough gap.
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Skip the next two steps.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the screen to loosen the adhesive underneath. Apply the iOpener for at least 3 minutes.
Do you think that removing the SIM card, also will be a wise step? I'm pretty sure that heating the SIM card is not a good idea.
The SIM is probably no more sensitive than the rest of the phone.
What does "be sure to have replacement adhesives for both the rear glass and the screen." I only had one it didn't mention another one?
I didn't have the replacement adhesive for rear glass nor the 2 sided tape they talk about when putting it back together. It's Sunday, so I don't expect an answer. I decided to go ahead and work up until that point
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Once the screen is warm to the touch, apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen.
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Lift the screen including its safety frame with the suction handle to create a small gap between the screen and the phone assembly.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap between the screen frame and the phone assembly.
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Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner of the screen to slice its adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge and slide it to the bottom right corner of the screen to slice the adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a third opening pick underneath the bottom left corner of the screen.
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Slide the opening pick along the left edge of the screen to slice the adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner of the screen.
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Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone to slice the adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a fifth opening pick and slide it along the right edge of the phone to slice the remaining adhesive.
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Carefully fold the screen to the left side of the phone assembly like you would open the front cover of a book.
I don't know if it's an earlier or later design, but I am combining 2 phones (1 crushed glass but operational into the casing of one that quit functioning but has good glass) and on both, the ribbon cable for the LCD is a tiny bit too short to fold out flat like this. If you are working on one like mine, extreme care must be taken while holding the LCD up while simultaneously trying to plug the cable back into that very small recessed socket. Almost like you need 3 hands or robot fingers...
I also felt that the cable was too short to fully open like a book, however it is possible that the hinge side of my screen was still pressed in to the adhesive and I did not properly open the screen or I was being overly cautious. Be careful on first approach either way.
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crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0Magnetic Project Mat$19.95
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the 2.0 mm-long 3IP Torx Plus screw securing the display cable metal bracket.
I don't know if it's an earlier or later design, but I am combining 2 phones (1 crushed glass but operational into the casing of one that quit functioning but has good glass), and on both, the metal holder plate shown here is simply spring connected and that 2mm screw is instead slightly off to the side as part of the aluminum bracket's screws.
Does anyone know the exact dimensions/specifications of this screw? I've misplaced mine and need to find a replacement.
Alternatively, what are the chances the display cable might come loose if I install the display bracket without screwing it in? I would expect there's not too much clearance between the bracket and the display, so it should still mostly hold in place once the display is installed.
I found this -> https://unlockr.ca/products/screw-set-co...
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crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the metal bracket sitting on top of the display cable connector.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the display flex cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
Reconnecting the display port cable was the longest part of my first repair. It helped when I carefully folded the ribbon connector at each end to get the most length out of it and bent it into the proper shape to hover just right over the small port. I lightly bent the cable back at the base and at the connector end.
This connector feels delicate, so it definitely made me take my time and be cautious. The snap is unmistakable, but be careful afterward as you're on a short leash again. I folded the new screen closed like a book and snapped it into place easily.
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When handling your screen, grip it by its edges.
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When placing the screen on your work area, make sure nothing is touching the bottom of the screen. Consider placing it on a soft, lint-free cloth.
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Remove the screen.
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If you replaced the screen, check the screen's front-facing camera hole and sensor cutout for any protective liners. Remove these liners before you close the phone up.
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This is a good point to test your phone before sealing it up. Temporarily connect your screen, power on your phone, and make sure it works as expected. Before continuing with reassembly, power off your phone and disconnect the screen.
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Follow this guide if you're using custom-cut adhesives for your device.
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Follow this guide in case you're using a pre-cut adhesive card.
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If you're installing a new screen, follow this guide to calibrate the fingerprint sensor.
Before reassembly, clean around the edge of where the screen was, to remove any debris that may have been captured.
After reassembly, the fingerprint sensor appears to be a common issue with new screens:
* Go to https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/udfps on a computer.
* If using Windows, click the help link to install the USB software. After installing, restart the computer and return to https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/udfps.
* Follow the steps given to install the fingerprint calibration software.
* Restart the phone.
"Be sure to remove all adhesive liners from your replacement screen. Check the selfie camera recess and make sure you've removed the liner there."
A photo with blue highlight square would've been helpful here...also it's very easy to miss this instruction as you'd be on the adhesive page...
I did take the selfie camera liner this is a bad problem
This is very true. I only realized after turning on my phone the next day that the film blocking the front camera is still there. I had to re-open the screen to remove that black film, which was not obvious at all. I only opened the upper half to remove the film, hopefully the adhesive is not compromised too much...
All went well except for the adhesive. It was simply too small so when Iaid it down it was fine on one side as well as the top and bottom, but the other side required me to pull it over. As it is quite sticky, it bunched up. I cut out part of it and used my own double-sided tape to secure part of it. Otherwise, it was great. Thanks to those who made special note of the cover on the selfie camera window, and the procedure to set up the new fingerprint scanner.
They do not highlight the part that needs to be removed from the new screen, this should be added as the part looks and feels like it is a part of the new screen and removing it could break the new screen. So make sure you remove the selfie screen camera cover even if it looks and feels like there is not one there, it's there.
I ordered Google Pixel 6 pro- fix kit in IFIXIT. I followed the steps mentioned in the repair guide. During repair the finger print symbol is blinking in the screen. I thought it would get set when i do re calibration as mentioned in repair guide but it did not worked. It displays " Can´t use finger print sensor Visit a repair provider or g.co/pixel/fingerprintunlock". Does anyone have same problem??
You have to go to that link and you can re calibrate the new finger print scanner by logging into your account and approving it.
New Finger Print Reader
Boot into fast boot and connect your pixel to your pc
On your PC go to pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/udfps
Follow the PromptsReplacement process went smoothly. I reattached the screen after seating the connector. No sign its working. Just black blank screen. However text and notification sounds still coming through. Even receiving calls. etc on que. I know the phone works, just not the screen.
I figure maybe I didnt seat the connector all the way so I break the adhesive liner (figuring I'll buy another and apply again) and this time I clip in the connector for sure. Still nothing on the screen.
What can I do? Is the screen defective?
If phone is working should I see the display after the connector is seated but the phone still open? Or does the screen need to be seated all the way in the case to turn on? The screen does not display anything in either state by the way...
As an aside, your instructions are so detailed until the point where the screen needs to connect and seat. It would helpful to get more pointers for this final step...It's so frustrating that paper instructions are not included considering I'm about to pull the screen off my phone. It's also very frustrating that I have to load and read multiple sub instructions in the middle of the main instructions, just include all instructions in one booklet and include the booklet in the kit.
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Apply a heated iOpener or a heat gun to the rear glass to loosen the adhesive underneath the graphite films on top of the battery. Apply the iOpener for at least two minutes.
This seems contradictory: the step basically says to heat the graphite film through the battery (from below) instead of heating the graphite film itself, and then says "don't heat the battery directly". Sounds like a thermometer test is needed.
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crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail to carefully peel the black graphite film off the bottom edge of the battery and the motherboard shield.
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Remove the graphite film.
The film delaminates easily, so be careful.
If you are using an iFixit replacement battery, it comes with replacement graphite film for the bottom and left.
so do you need this film?? if it is damaged, can you use some sort of tape, or does it have to be this graphite film?
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Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail to carefully peel the black graphite film off the top right corner of the battery.
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Fold the graphite film in direction of the selfie camera to get free access to the battery.
バッテリーとカメラユニットの間に隙間があります。そこからピンセットを差し込んでグラファイトフィルムを剥がすのが最も安全ですね。
It should be highlighted that this graphite film does not have a replacement and so should only be peeled back. I know it says peel vs. remove in the title, but going through people (myself as an example) might not read the title portion.
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Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail to carefully peel the black graphite film off the left edge of the battery and the motherboard shield.
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the two 5.1 mm-long 3IP Torx Plus screws securing the charging port metal bracket.
Use the Torx T3...
(slight reminder that it's the same bit as used already)
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the charging port bracket.
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the five 5.1 mm-long 3IP Torx Plus screws securing the motherboard cover.
Use the Torx T3...
(slight reminder that it's the same bit as used already)
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Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to carefully remove the motherboard cover.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
On some models, there is another cable, which crosses the battery (which accounts for the odd diagonal shape of the upper-left graphite film), which also needs to be removed.
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Bring your phone assembly to an ~45° angle.
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Apply a few drops of high concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol into the gap between the motherboard and the top left and bottom left corner of the battery.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap between the top right corner of the battery and the midframe.
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Use your opening pick to pry up the battery by tilting your pick downwards and widen the gap between battery and the midframe.
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Work your way along the right edge of the battery and widen the gap between battery and midframe until you have enough space to insert a plastic card.
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crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0Plastic Cards$2.99
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Insert a plastic card underneath the right edge of the battery.
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Slide the plastic card along the right edge of the battery to separate it from the midframe.
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Use your plastic card to pry up the battery.
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Peel the battery off the remaining adhesive.
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Remove the battery.
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If possible, turn on your device and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. During reassembly apply new adhesive where necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
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.
If possible, turn on your device and test your repair before installing new adhesive and resealing.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order. During reassembly apply new adhesive where necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
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.
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White flickering screen after battery replacement. I checked all the connections and it seemed that they were all right.
Same AF, got to take it back apart and try to reconnect my screen
I found an important and critical piece missing in this guide. In steps 6 through 10 your goal is to get the screen separate from the phone chassis. While they do mention to be sensitive around the front camera the guide doesn't mention that you also need to be sensitive around the left-side center of the phone as well. This is where the screen cable connects to the motherboard. I wouldn't even put a pick or tool anywhere near that area. I didn't put too much pressure or anything but it looks like I somehow hit that cable while removing the screen. I don't see any damage to the cable or the screen but when I turn the phone on my screen now outputs several always on bright pink and green lines running through it indicating something went wrong here. So I went from replacing the battery to having to replace the screen too. Between the cost of the new battery and a new screen it probably would've been cheaper to just buy another used Pixel 6 Pro.
Sorry, I have a question, did you change the screen?
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I went through this process successfully; Several notes;
1. As Dan Mentions, careful of the screen cable, but also be careful of the alignment pins top left and bottom right of the screen - they block the insertion of the pry picks.
2. A hair dryer (750W) on low speed, high heat, works a charm and is much faster and easier than the iOpener.
3. There's an additional wiring ribbon cutting across the battery from top middle to left-middle. It can be easily disconnected, but it isn't shown on the pictures, nor mentioned in the instructions.
4. When you've reconnected the screen wiring ribbon, it says "Don't touch the screen as it needs to calibrate." Mine did nothing. It just turned on and presented the login screen. I used my fingerprint and the device worked. So I powered off and proceeded to affix the screen to the adhesives.
5. Once everything was assembled, I powered on and the finger print reader stopped working (was undetectable). There is a solution to this, but it really should be in this Guide.
@5. And what is the solution to the finger print reader not working? Could you please just link to it?
Update, it's mentioned in the respective comment: https://de.ifixit.com/Anleitung/Google+P...
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Was replacing the screen, decided I might as well replace the battery while I was at it. That seems to be working fine (including fingerprint sensor) but now the loudspeaker sounds like it's underwater. Not sure how that happened. 😞
I actually just ran into the same issue! I've ordered another set of adhesive and replacement graphite stickers. Going to see if I can figure out what's up.
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Now after popping the new screen off, I seem to have damaged the new screen and the speaker is just hosed. I think I've botched this whole project. :(
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Please, how can I turn it off when screen is broken?
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