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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 pulling out stretch-release adhesives—they're far more repair-friendly than messy tapes and glues. But you gotta pull at a shallow angle to avoid snagging and breaking them, and good luck doing that here. Like in the 3 XL, you'll likely need to remove the motherboard for adequate clearance, which requires many additional steps. | |
| [* black] [guide|113656|With the benefit of experience|stepid=217251|new_window=true], we carefully complete the battery extraction using some IPA and gentle prying. | |
| [* black] Underneath, a small but serious landmine lies in wait for would-be repairers: a delicate Active Edge flex cable, just begging to be accidentally sliced during battery extraction. | |
| - | [* icon_note] The battery itself is a ***14.24 |
| + | [* icon_note] The battery itself is a ***14.24*** Wh cell (3700 mAh at 3.85 V). That's up from last year's [guide|113656|13.2 Wh|stepid=217251], and nipping at the heels of the thumping big batteries in the iPhone 11 Pro Max ([guide|126000|15.04 Wh|stepid=243570]) and Galaxy Note10+ ([guide|125590|16.56 Wh|stepid=242792]). |