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Google Pixel Watch 3 XL Battery Replacement
Battery Replacement guide for the Google Pixel Watch 3 XL
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision T2 Torx screwdriver
- Plastic opening tools
- Plastic spudger
- Opening picks
- Small suction cup
- Tweezers
- Heat gun
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Google Pixel Watch 3 XL battery
- Pre-cut display adhesive gasket
- Battery adhesive removal strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Disconnect the battery press connector immediately after opening to prevent electrical short circuits.
- Do not puncture, bend, or apply excessive force to the lithium-ion battery.
- Wear safety glasses when heating glass screens to protect against potential glass fragments.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Attach anti-static wrist strap
2 minPut on the anti-static wrist strap and connect its clip to a grounded metal surface. This protects sensitive internal watch electronics from electrostatic discharge.
- 2
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the digital crown button until the power menu appears. Tap Power Off and wait for the screen to go completely dark.
- 3
Heat the front display
3 minApply a heat gun or heated pad to the front glass for roughly two minutes. This softens the strong waterproof adhesive holding the screen to the case.
- 4
Attach the suction cup
1 minPress a small suction cup firmly onto the center of the glass screen. Ensure it achieves a tight vacuum seal.
- 5
Create an opening gap
2 minPull upward on the suction cup with firm, steady pressure. Look for a tiny gap to open between the glass edge and the aluminum body.
- 6
Insert an opening pick
2 minInsert the thin tip of a plastic opening pick directly into the gap created near the edge of the display. Do not push the pick in deeper than 2 millimeters.
- 7
Slice the screen adhesive
4 minSlide the plastic pick slowly around the entire perimeter of the screen. Take care near the crown side to avoid damaging underlying flex cables.
- 8
Tilt open the display
2 minGently lift the screen from the top edge, hinging it open like a book toward the side buttons. Do not pull the screen away entirely yet.
- 9
Remove display bracket screw
2 minUse a precision T2 Torx screwdriver to remove the single screw securing the display cable bracket. Place the screw in a safe organizer tray.
- 10
Remove display bracket
1 minGrip the small metal display cable bracket with precision tweezers and lift it out of the watch casing.
- 11
Disconnect display cable
2 minUse the flat end of a plastic spudger to gently pop the display flex cable press connector off its socket on the motherboard.
- 12
Remove display assembly
1 minLift the display assembly away from the main watch body and set it safely aside on a clean surface.
- 13
Remove mid-frame screws
3 minUnscrew the two T2 Torx screws holding the internal metal mid-frame shield in place.
- 14
Remove mid-frame shield
2 minLift the mid-frame shield up and out of the watch body using fine tweezers.
- 15
Disconnect battery cable
2 minPry the battery press connector straight up off the motherboard using a plastic opening tool to cut off power completely.
- 16
Apply isopropyl alcohol
2 minApply two drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol along the exposed edges of the battery. Allow one minute for the alcohol to soften the underlying glue.
- 17
Pry up the battery
3 minInsert the flat edge of a plastic spudger underneath the battery. Gently lever it upward to break the remaining adhesive bond.
- 18
Remove the old battery
1 minLift the old battery out of the housing, ensuring no sharp objects scratch or puncture the pouch.
- 19
Clean battery compartment
3 minWipe away remaining adhesive residue inside the battery recess using a lint-free swab dampened with isopropyl alcohol.
- 20
Apply new battery adhesive
2 minPeel the backing from the new battery adhesive strips and press them flat into the floor of the watch body.
- 21
Install the replacement battery
2 minLower the new battery into the housing, aligning the flex cable near the mother board socket. Press down firmly to adhere it.
- 22
Reconnect battery cable
2 minAlign the battery press connector over its motherboard socket and press down gently until it clicks into place.
- 23
Reinstall mid-frame shield
3 minPosition the metal mid-frame shield over the internal components and secure it with the two T2 Torx screws.
- 24
Reconnect display cable
2 minAlign the display flex cable connector over its socket and snap it down firmly using a plastic spudger.
- 25
Secure display bracket
2 minPlace the small metal display bracket back over the cable connector and tighten the T2 Torx screw.
- 26
Apply new display adhesive
3 minPlace a pre-cut display adhesive gasket onto the outer rim of the watch frame, peeling off its protective liner.
- 27
Seal the display assembly
2 minAlign the glass display carefully with the watch housing and press around the perimeter evenly to secure the seal.
After your Google Pixel Watch 3 XL battery replacement
Power the Pixel Watch 3 XL 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 3 XL job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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