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Google Pixel 9a Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Google Pixel 9a
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Precision screwdriver set (T3 Torx)
- Tweezers
- SIM eject tool
Parts / materials
- Replacement Google Pixel 9a battery
- Battery adhesive removal strips
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Back cover replacement adhesive gasket
Safety
- Discharge the battery below 25% before starting to reduce the risk of thermal runaway.
- Wear safety glasses during heat application and panel prying.
- Do not use metal or sharp tools directly against the soft pouch battery.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off phone
1 minPress and hold the power button and volume up button, then tap 'Power off' on the screen.
- 2
Eject SIM tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the small hole on the bottom frame to pop out the SIM card tray.
- 3
Heat rear panel
2 minApply heat to the outer edges of the rear panel for two minutes using a heat gun to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach suction cup
1 minSecure a suction cup to the lower section of the back panel, just above the USB-C port.
- 5
Insert opening pick
2 minPull up firmly on the suction cup to create a small gap and insert a plastic opening pick under the back cover.
- 6
Slice perimeter adhesive
3 minSlide the pick slowly around all four edges of the device to cut through the adhesive seal.
- 7
Remove rear panel
1 minCarefully lift the rear panel off the frame and set it aside on a clean surface.
- 8
Unscrew midframe shield
3 minRemove the T3 Torx screws securing the plastic midframe shield and graphite thermal sheet.
- 9
Remove midframe shield
2 minUse a spudger to gently unhook and lift the midframe shield off the phone chassis.
- 10
Disconnect battery cable
1 minPry the battery press connector straight up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.
- 11
Disconnect display cable
1 minUnplug the display flex connector to protect the cable while working around the battery.
- 12
Apply isopropyl alcohol
2 minDrip a small amount of isopropyl alcohol along the side edges of the battery well to weaken the glue.
- 13
Pull battery adhesive tabs
4 minGrasp the stretch-release battery adhesive pull tab with tweezers and slowly pull at a low angle.
- 14
Pry out battery
2 minInsert a flat plastic spudger under the battery edge and gently lever the battery out of the frame.
- 15
Clean battery compartment
2 minWipe away remaining adhesive residue inside the battery compartment using alcohol and a cloth.
- 16
Apply fresh battery adhesive
2 minPeel off the protective backing and place new adhesive strips flat into the battery recess.
- 17
Install new battery
2 minPosition the new battery into the housing and press firmly to bond it to the adhesive.
- 18
Reconnect battery flex cable
1 minAlign the battery cable connector over its motherboard socket and press down until it clicks.
After your Google Pixel 9a battery replacement
Power the Pixel 9a back on and test the battery replacement function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Google Pixel 9a job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
Explore more Google Pixel 9a repair context in the encyclopedia, or open related DIY guides.
