DIY Guide for Google Pixel Watch Battery Replacement: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 22 Steps

Ready to give your Google Pixel Watch a fresh start with a new battery? Awesome! Before you dive in, make sure to drain that battery below 25%—it’s a smart move to keep things safe and sound during the repair. If you notice any swelling, be extra careful! When you’re putting everything back together, don’t forget to grab some replacement adhesive to seal the screen back on. Just a heads up: while you’ll be working hard to keep that water intact, your device will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating. Oh, and just so you know, this guide is based on the GBZ4S LTE model. If you have the non-LTE version, no worries—you can still follow along, but there might be a few visual differences. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 1

– Press the band release button and slide the watch band away from the watch while pulling it over the button.

– Do the same for the other watch band.

Step 2

– Warm up an iOpener and press it onto the screen for about two minutes. This will help loosen up the adhesive holding the screen in place, making it easier to remove.

Tools Used
  1. iOpenerGoogle Pixel Watch Battery Replacement
  2. Heat GunGoogle Pixel Watch Battery Replacement

Step 3

– Carefully slide an iFlex into the tiny space between the screen and the frame, to the left of the digital crown. Don’t worry, you got this!

Step 4

– Gently guide the iFlex around the entire edge of the watch to cut through all that sticky screen adhesive like a pro.

Step 5

– Slide the iFlex under the screen, just to the right of the speaker grille, and get ready for some action!

– Give that iFlex a little twist to help pry the screen up. You’ve got this!

Step 6

– Gently swing the screen open until it’s standing tall and proud.

– Now’s a perfect time to power up your device and give everything a quick test before you seal it up. Just remember to turn it off completely before diving back into the work!

Step 7

– Grab your trusty Torx T2 screwdriver and pop out that 2.1mm screw holding the speaker bracket in place. It’s time to work some magic!

Step 8

– Grab a pair of tweezers and carefully pop off the speaker bracket.

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel Watch Battery Replacement

Step 9

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pop up the vibration motor’s press connector—easy does it!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel Watch Battery Replacement

Step 10

– Grab those trusty tweezers and gently lift the yellow tape that’s keeping the vibration motor cable cozy with the battery. Easy does it!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel Watch Battery Replacement

Step 11

– Grab your trusty Torx T2 screwdriver and unscrew the two little guards keeping the vibration motor in place:

– One screw that’s 1.8 mm long

– Another screw measuring 2.8 mm long

Step 12

– Time to get this repair started! Use your trusty tweezers to carefully lift the grounding bracket out of its recess, and gently remove it. Easy peasy!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel Watch Battery Replacement

Step 13

– Time to bid farewell to the vibration motor! Gently remove it from its cozy spot.

Step 14

– Grab your Torx T2 screwdriver and unscrew the two 3mm-long screws holding the battery bracket in place. It’s a quick job, just take your time and make sure you keep those tiny screws safe!

Step 15

– Grab those tweezers, carefully lift the grounding bracket from its cozy little spot, and pop it out.

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel Watch Battery Replacement

Step 16

– Grab your trusty tweezers and gently lift the yellow tape from the edge of the battery, right beside the speaker. You’ve got this!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel Watch Battery Replacement

Step 17

– Gently slide the flat end of your trusty spudger under the battery’s edge, right where the vibration motor used to hang out.

– Carefully pry the battery up until you can give it a good grip with your fingers.

Tools Used
  1. iOpenerGoogle Pixel Watch Battery Replacement
  2. SpudgerGoogle Pixel Watch Battery Replacement

Step 18

– Gently set the battery beside the watch to get to that sneaky battery connector bracket.

Step 19

– Grab your trusty Torx T2 screwdriver and pop out those two tiny 1.5 mm screws holding the battery connector bracket in place. Easy peasy!

Step 20

– Grab those tweezers and carefully pop off the battery connector bracket!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel Watch Battery Replacement

Step 21

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently nudge the battery cable connector upwards to disconnect it from its socket. You’ve got this!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel Watch Battery Replacement

Step 22

– To put everything back together, just follow these steps in reverse order. Piece by piece, you’re almost there!

– During reassembly, don’t forget to freshen up with some new adhesive if needed. A quick wipe with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) on the affected areas will do the trick.

– For peak performance, give your newly installed battery a quick calibration once you’re done.

– Got old electronics? Drop them off at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler to keep things green!

– Did things not go as planned? No worries—try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community if you’re stuck.

– If you didn’t finish the guide, you can always cancel it and take a break.

– Need a hand? If things get too tricky, feel free to schedule a repair.

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