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| [* black] We might not need all 112 bits to dismantle this Pixel, but we're glad we brought our [product|IF145-392-1|Manta Driver Kit|new_window=true] along for this one! We fish out a Torx 3 bit and start twirling away screws. | |
| [* black] Normally, we love pull stretch adhesives. But, in this implementation (and in the 3 XL), there is no room to pull the adhesive at a shallow angle (sharp edges on the mobo). Pulling them at a steep angle results in the PSA breaking. You can remove the motherboard, which requires many more steps. | |
| [* black] [guide|113656|Learning from past experience|stepid=217251], we carefully complete the battery extraction with some IPA and gentle prying. Sure enough, there is still a fragile ribbon cable underneath, waiting to be sliced. | |
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| + | [* black] This 14.24 Wh cell is fairly formidable compared to its smartphone peers: (battery comparison) |