Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power Off and Eject SIM Tray

   1 min

   Turn off your OnePlus Nord 2T completely. Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the bottom frame to pop out the SIM tray.

2. 2

   Heat Back Cover Edges

   3 min

   Apply a heat gun or heated iOpener around all edges of the rear glass for 2–3 minutes to soften the strong adhesive.

3. 3

   Attach Suction Cup

   1 min

   Press a suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the rear panel just above the USB-C port.

4. 4

   Insert Opening Pick

   2 min

   Pull up gently on the suction cup to create a small gap at the bottom edge, then slide a thin plastic opening pick into the seam.

5. 5

   Slice Perimeter Adhesive

   4 min

   Slide the opening pick along the bottom, sides, and top edges of the phone to cut through the perimeter adhesive gasket.

6. 6

   Remove Rear Glass Panel

   1 min

   Lift the rear glass off the frame and place it aside safely on a clean, soft surface.

7. 7

   Unscrew Motherboard Frame

   3 min

   Use a Phillips #00 screwdriver to remove all 10 visible screws securing the upper motherboard plastic shield.

8. 8

   Remove Motherboard Shield

   2 min

   Insert the point of a spudger under the edge of the motherboard shield and gently pry up to unclip and remove it.

9. 9

   Disconnect Battery Press Connector

   1 min

   Use a plastic spudger to pry the battery flex cable connector straight up from its motherboard socket.

10. 10

    Disconnect Display Interconnect Cable

    1 min

    Unplug the main display ribbon cable that crosses over the top edge of the battery pouch.

11. 11

    Apply Isopropyl Alcohol

    2 min

    Drip 2–3 drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the left and right edges of the battery to weaken the glue.

12. 12

    Peel Back Battery Pull-Tabs

    2 min

    Locate the green pull-tab film labeled with arrows on the surface of the battery and peel back the clear protective flaps.

13. 13

    Pull Battery Tab Firmly

    3 min

    Grasp the central green tab securely and pull straight upward with steady, even force until the battery separates from the chassis.

14. 14

    Clean Battery Cavity

    2 min

    Use tweezers and a lint-free wipe dampened with isopropyl alcohol to clear away old adhesive residue from the metal recess.

15. 15

    Apply New Battery Adhesive

    2 min

    Peel the backing off new custom battery adhesive strips and press them firmly into the phone's battery cavity.

16. 16

    Install New Battery

    2 min

    Align the replacement battery into the tray and press it firmly into place against the fresh adhesive.

17. 17

    Reconnect Flex Cables

    2 min

    Snap the main interconnect cable and the battery press connector back onto their respective motherboard headers.

18. 18

    Secure Motherboard Shield

    3 min

    Place the motherboard bracket back into position and tighten the 10 Phillips #00 screws until snug.

19. 19

    Apply Rear Glass Adhesive

    2 min

    Lay a precut adhesive gasket around the outer perimeter of the internal frame, pressing down firmly.

20. 20

    Reattach Rear Cover and SIM Tray

    2 min

    Align the rear glass cover, press along all edges to seal the adhesive, and reinsert the SIM card tray.