How to Install a New Battery in Your Google Pixel 8 Pro

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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.

Follow this guide to install a battery in your Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Remove your battery if you haven't done so already.

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Tweezers

$4.99

In order for the battery to properly adhere, you must remove all the old adhesive and its residue.
Use the flat end of a spudger to scrape up and remove all the old adhesive from the frame.
If you're having trouble, apply a few drops of highly-concentrated (greater than 90%) isopropyl alcohol to the adhesive and scrape it up.
Use your fingers or tweezers to pick off big chunks.

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Microfiber Cleaning Cloths

$3.99

Once you've removed all the old adhesive, apply a few drops of highly-concentrated (greater than 90%) isopropyl alcohol to any residue left on the frame and wipe it away with a microfiber or lint-free cloth.

Lay the battery in its recess and temporarily reconnect it to the logic board to check its fit and cable length before adhering it.
Once you've found the proper alignment, disconnect the battery and remove it.

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Tesa 61395 Tape

$5.99

If your battery comes with adhesive pre-installed, remove the plastic liner and firmly press the battery into its recess to secure it with the adhesive.
If your battery doesn't have pre-installed adhesive, apply strips of double-sided tape such as Tesa Tape where the old adhesive was and firmly press the battery into its recess to secure it.