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How to Install a New Battery in Your Google Pixel 8 Pro

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  1. How to Install a New Battery in Your Google Pixel 8 Pro, Remove the old adhesive from the frame: step 1, image 1 of 3 How to Install a New Battery in Your Google Pixel 8 Pro, Remove the old adhesive from the frame: step 1, image 2 of 3 How to Install a New Battery in Your Google Pixel 8 Pro, Remove the old adhesive from the frame: step 1, image 3 of 3
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    • In order for the battery to properly adhere, you must remove all the old adhesive and its residue.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to scrape up and remove all the old adhesive from the frame.

    • If you're having trouble, apply a few drops of highly-concentrated (greater than 90%) isopropyl alcohol to the adhesive and scrape it up.

    • Use your fingers or tweezers to pick off big chunks.

  2. How to Install a New Battery in Your Google Pixel 8 Pro, Remove the old adhesive residue: step 2, image 1 of 1
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    • Once you've removed all the old adhesive, apply a few drops of highly-concentrated (greater than 90%) isopropyl alcohol to any residue left on the frame and wipe it away with a microfiber or lint-free cloth.

  3. How to Install a New Battery in Your Google Pixel 8 Pro, Temporarily reconnect the battery: step 3, image 1 of 2 How to Install a New Battery in Your Google Pixel 8 Pro, Temporarily reconnect the battery: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Lay the battery in its recess and temporarily reconnect it to the logic board to check its fit and cable length before adhering it.

    • Once you've found the proper alignment, disconnect the battery and remove it.

  4. How to Install a New Battery in Your Google Pixel 8 Pro, Install the battery: step 4, image 1 of 3 How to Install a New Battery in Your Google Pixel 8 Pro, Install the battery: step 4, image 2 of 3 How to Install a New Battery in Your Google Pixel 8 Pro, Install the battery: step 4, image 3 of 3
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    • If your battery comes with adhesive pre-installed, remove the plastic liner and firmly press the battery into its recess to secure it with the adhesive.

    • If your battery doesn't have pre-installed adhesive, apply strips of double-sided tape such as Tesa Tape where the old adhesive was and firmly press the battery into its recess to secure it.

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