Introduction
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 replace a dead or worn‑out battery in your Google Pixel 10 Pro.
All smartphone batteries have limited lifespans. If your phone doesn't hold a charge or dies unexpectedly, it might be time to replace the battery.
If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
You'll need replacement back glass adhesive to complete this repair.
Note: Any repair can compromise the water resistance of your phone. Retaining water resistance after the repair depends on how accurately the new adhesives are applied and how clean the surfaces are.
What you need
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Unplug all cables and completely power down your phone.
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Apply strips of packing tape to the cracked glass until it's completely covered—this will help keep the glass contained and allow the suction cup to stick.
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Make sure there's a single strip (not overlapping) of tape across the bottom edge, big enough for a suction cup to fit on.
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Heat an iOpener and lay it on the bottom edge of the back glass for two minutes.
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Apply a suction handle to the center of the back glass's bottom edge, as close to the edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force until a gap forms between the back glass and frame.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.
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The back glass is secured with adhesive around the perimeter of the frame. Use this picture as a reference while you separate the adhesive.
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Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.
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Leave the pick inserted under the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from re‑sealing.
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Insert a second pick under the bottom left corner and slide it up the left edge, stopping at the power button.
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Leave the pick inserted to prevent the adhesive from re‑sealing.
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Insert a third pick under the bottom right corner of the back glass and slide it up the right edge.
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Leave the pick inserted under the top right corner.
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Insert a fourth pick under the top right corner.
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Slide the pick along the top edge and slightly around the top left corner, stopping at the bottom of the camera bump.
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Flip the back glass over the left side of the phone and use the suction handle (or a sturdy object) to prop it up.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 5.8 mm‑long screws securing the back glass connector bracket.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery and back glass press connectors.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 5.8 mm‑long screw securing the upper interconnect cable cover.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the interconnect cable press connector from the motherboard.
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Use your fingers to peel up the entire battery tab on the left side of the battery, including the skinny strip running along the side.
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Tool used on this step:Finger Stalls$8.99
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Wear finger stalls to help get a solid grip on the battery pull tabs and frame in the next step.
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Secure the right side of your phone with one hand, and use your free hand to grip the battery pull tab.
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Pull straight up on the tab and apply constant, steady force until the adhesive separates.
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Grip the battery and slowly pull it away from your phone to peel the plastic sleeve out of the recess.
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Remove the battery.
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Before installing a new battery, check the recess for leftover bits of plastic, as well as adhesive residue from the battery sleeve.
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Remove any bits of plastic from the old battery sleeve.
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Use one or two drops high‑concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber or lint‑free cloth to clean up any adhesive residue.
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Allow the alcohol to dry completely before continuing.
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Remove the large, colored liner from the battery to expose the adhesive.
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Hold the battery above its recess and use your finger to push down and reconnect the battery press connector.
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Lay the battery into its recess and press down firmly to secure it.
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Lay the interconnect cable back in place, making sure the connectors line up with their sockets.
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Use your finger to press down and connect the both interconnect cable press connectors.
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Put the lower interconnect cable cover back into place, sliding the tabs on the top corners under their hooks.
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Put the upper interconnect cable cover back into place, sliding the tab on the left side into its slot.
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Before installing new adhesive, all the old adhesive and its residue must be completely removed from the frame.
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Use the point of a spudger to remove all the old screen adhesive from the frame. Try to "roll" the adhesive onto itself so it balls up, making it easier to remove.
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If you're having trouble removing smaller chunks, apply a single drop of high‑concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol and scrape them up with your spudger.
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Hold the adhesive above the frame to find its orientation. Use the rear camera cutout in the liner to help visualize how it will lay in the frame.
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With the larger, clear liner folded towards the bottom of the phone, lay the exposed top edge of the adhesive onto the frame.
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Once the top edge is properly aligned, gently press down on the top corners to secure the adhesive.
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Slowly peel up and remove the large colored liner, gripping it from the cutout near the top edge.
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Remove all liners from the underside of the back glass, paying special attention to the front camera cutouts and bottom edge.
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Apply a suction handle to the back glass and prop it up on the left side of your phone, so the cable is near its connector.
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Use your finger to press down and connect the back glass and battery press connectors.
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Use a spudger to press down firmly on the adhesive to secure it to the frame.
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Flip the back glass onto the frame and press it firmly into place.
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Hold your phone up and squeeze firmly around the perimeter to strengthen the bond.
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Congratulations on completing your repair!
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.
