Introduction
Replacement guide for the power and volume buttons on a Google Pixel 2 smartphone.
This guide covers the external plastic buttons as well as the internal ribbon cable.
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Apply a suction cup as close to the volume button edge of the phone as you can while avoiding the curved edge.
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After removing all traces of glue and glass, clean the adhesion areas with high concentration isopropyl alcohol (at least 90%), then apply the new adhesive.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the proximity sensor on the top edge of the midframe for two minutes to soften its adhesive.
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If available, apply some isopropyl alcohol under each corner of the battery and allow it to penetrate for several minutes to help weaken the adhesive.
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Alternatively, apply a heated iOpener to the back of the phone over the battery for at least two minutes. Reheat and reapply the iOpener as needed until the battery adhesive is sufficiently weakened.
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Hold the daughterboard cable out of the way and insert an opening pick along the bottom edge of the battery.
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Apply steady, even pressure to slowly lever the battery up and out of the phone.
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Only pry from the center of the battery to avoid damaging the delicate ribbon cables beneath either side of the battery.
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Insert a paperclip or SIM eject tool into the small hole on the left side of the phone and push until the SIM card tray pops out.
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Remove the SIM card tray.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to gently lift up the button ribbon cable from the phone.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.
To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Answers community for troubleshooting help.
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