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Battery Disconnect

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Introduction

This guide shows how to disconnect the battery in your Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.

What you need

  1. Battery Disconnect, Safety precautions: step 1, image 1 of 2 Battery Disconnect, Safety precautions: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Let your Pixel's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Unplug all cables and completely power down your phone.

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  2. Battery Disconnect, Adhesive information: step 2, image 1 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Adhesive information: step 2, image 2 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Adhesive information: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Adhesive secures the perimeter of the rear cover to the frame.

    • When separating the adhesive, don't insert your tool more than 3 mm under the rear cover to avoid damaging the internal components.

    • Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark your opening pick with a permanent marker. Alternatively, you can tape a coin to a pick 3 mm from the tip.

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  3. Battery Disconnect, Apply a suction handle: step 3, image 1 of 2 Battery Disconnect, Apply a suction handle: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Attach a suction handle to the bottom edge of the rear cover, as close to the edge as possible.

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  4. Battery Disconnect, Insert an opening pick: step 4, image 1 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Insert an opening pick: step 4, image 2 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Insert an opening pick: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a small gap under the rear cover.

    • Insert the tip of an opening pick in the gap.

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  5. Battery Disconnect, Separate the rear cover adhesive: step 5, image 1 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Separate the rear cover adhesive: step 5, image 2 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Separate the rear cover adhesive: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Slide your opening along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive securing it.

    • Remember: don't insert the opening pick deeper than 3 mm.

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  6. Battery Disconnect: step 6, image 1 of 3 Battery Disconnect: step 6, image 2 of 3 Battery Disconnect: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Slide your opening pick up the left edge and along the top edge to separate the adhesive.

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  7. Battery Disconnect: step 7, image 1 of 3 Battery Disconnect: step 7, image 2 of 3 Battery Disconnect: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Slide your pick down the right edge to separate the remaining adhesive.

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  9. Battery Disconnect, Prop up the rear cover: step 8, image 1 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Prop up the rear cover: step 8, image 2 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Prop up the rear cover: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Don't try to fully remove the rear cover yet, as a ribbon cable on the right edge connects it to the phone.

    • Use the suction handle to lift the left edge of the rear cover and swing it over the right edge, like opening the cover of a book.

    • If you're having trouble, check the perimeter for any remaining adhesive and use your opening pick to separate it.

    • Prop up the rear cover with the suction handle so you can access the ribbon cable near the top right corner.

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  10. Battery Disconnect, Remove the cable cover: step 9, image 1 of 2 Battery Disconnect, Remove the cable cover: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 5.2 mm‑long screws securing the cable cover.

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  11. Battery Disconnect: step 10, image 1 of 2 Battery Disconnect: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the cable cover.

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  12. Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the rear cover: step 11, image 1 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the rear cover: step 11, image 2 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the rear cover: step 11, image 3 of 3

    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the rear cover press connector.

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  13. Battery Disconnect, Remove the rear cover: step 12, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the rear cover.

    • During reassembly, follow this guide to apply new adhesive and install your back cover.

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  14. Battery Disconnect, Peel up the cable cover tape: step 13, image 1 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Peel up the cable cover tape: step 13, image 2 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Peel up the cable cover tape: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • Use the tip of a spudger and your fingers to peel up the piece of tape near the left edge of your phone, enough that you can access the bracket and screws underneath.

    • You can completely remove the tape if you want, but be sure to keep it for reassembly.

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  15. Battery Disconnect, Remove the cable cover: step 14, image 1 of 2 Battery Disconnect, Remove the cable cover: step 14, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 5.2 mm‑long screws securing the wireless charging cable cover.

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  16. Battery Disconnect: step 15, image 1 of 2 Battery Disconnect: step 15, image 2 of 2

    • Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the cover.

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  17. Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the wireless charging assembly: step 16, image 1 of 2 Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the wireless charging assembly: step 16, image 2 of 2

    • Use the tip of an opening pick to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging press‑connector.

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  18. Battery Disconnect: step 17, image 1 of 3 Battery Disconnect: step 17, image 2 of 3 Battery Disconnect: step 17, image 3 of 3

    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the ultra‑wideband press connector.

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  19. Battery Disconnect, Remove the wireless charging assembly screws: step 18, image 1 of 2 Battery Disconnect, Remove the wireless charging assembly screws: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 2.2 mm‑long screw securing the wireless charging assembly.

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  20. Battery Disconnect, Remove the wireless charging assembly: step 19, image 1 of 2 Battery Disconnect, Remove the wireless charging assembly: step 19, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the wireless charging assembly.

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  21. Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the battery: step 20, image 1 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the battery: step 20, image 2 of 3 Battery Disconnect, Disconnect the battery: step 20, image 3 of 3

    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.

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