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Google Pixel Watch 2 Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Google Pixel Watch 2
Before you begin
Tools
- T2 Torx screwdriver
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction cup
- Opening picks
- Plastic spudger
- Precision tweezers
- Plastic opening tool
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Google Pixel Watch 2 battery
- Battery adhesive removal strips
- Display adhesive gasket
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
- Lint-free micro-cloth
Safety
- Wear eye protection to guard against glass splinters during screen separation.
- Do not puncture, bend, or heat the lithium-ion battery during removal.
- Ensure the watch is completely powered off before starting disassembly.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Watch
1 minPress and hold the crown, then tap Power Off on the screen to shut down the watch completely.
- 2
Remove Wrist Bands
1 minPress the band release button on the underside of the watch case and slide the band out of its groove. Repeat for the other side.
- 3
Heat the Display Perimeter
2 minApply a heated iOpener or warm air gun around the edges of the display glass for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Handle
1 minPlace a small suction cup onto the center of the display glass and press down firmly to seal it.
- 5
Insert Opening Pick
2 minPull upward on the suction cup to create a small gap, then slide an opening pick under the glass edge.
- 6
Slice Screen Adhesive
3 minSlide the pick carefully around the display perimeter to cut through the waterproof adhesive tape.
- 7
Hinge Open the Display
2 minGently tilt the display assembly upward from the top edge, taking care not to strain the ribbon cables attached below.
- 8
Unscrew Display Cable Shield
2 minUse a T2 Torx screwdriver to remove the single screw securing the display cable metal bracket.
- 9
Remove Display Shield
1 minUse precision tweezers to lift the metal shield off the motherboard connector and set it aside.
- 10
Disconnect Display Cable
1 minPry the display press connector straight up from its socket using the flat edge of a spudger.
- 11
Unscrew Battery Connector Cover
2 minRemove the two T2 Torx screws securing the battery connection bracket to the main assembly frame.
- 12
Detach Battery Cover
1 minLift the battery metal retention plate out of the watch body using tweezers.
- 13
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the battery flex connector straight up off the logic board.
- 14
Apply Isopropyl Alcohol
2 minApply a few drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol around the battery edges to break down the adhesive underneath.
- 15
Pry Out Old Battery
3 minInsert a flat plastic opening tool beneath the battery cell and pry upward steadily until it releases from the case.
- 16
Clean Frame Housing
2 minWipe away remaining adhesive residue inside the watch case using a lint-free cloth dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 17
Apply Battery Adhesive
2 minApply fresh precut double-sided adhesive strips onto the bottom of the new battery cell.
- 18
Install New Battery
2 minAlign the replacement battery in the housing, press down firmly to secure it, and reconnect its flex cable.
After your Google Pixel Watch 2 battery replacement
Power the Pixel Watch 2 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 Watch 2 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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