Google Pixel Slate Battery Replacement
Complete guide to Google Pixel Slate battery replacement. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Battery Replacement is one of the most common repairs for Google Pixel Slate. This repair involves replacing the damaged power component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30 min - 1 hour and requires moderate skill level.
🔧 Required Tools
What You'll Need
- Replacement power part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1:
Orient the Google Pixel Slate so that the screen is facing upwards.
Use the iFixit opening tool to separate screen from main body. The screen is held down by adhesive, you will need to use the iOpener or a heat gun/ hairdryer to soften it. Failure to do this will result in a broken screen.
Use the suction cup to remove the screen from the body of the device.
Step 2:
Gently disconnect the three flat-wires from the screen.
Carefully separate and remove the screen from the body of the device.
Step 3:
Once the screen is removed, remove the two black, adhesive strips.
Step 4:
Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two black screws that are holding down the copper strip.
Step 5:
Use the T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the seven 3mm screws.
Use a T2 Torx screwdriver to remove the pink 2mm screw closest to the edge.
There is a total of four blue 3mm screws, two black 3mm screws, one pink 3mm screw, and one pink 2mm screw holding down the plate.
Step 6:
Lift and remove the metal plate.
Step 7:
Remove the two speaker plugs, one battery plug, and disconnect the four flat wires from the motherboard.
Nylon Tipped [product|IF145-020|Tweezers] may be necessary to remove the wires effectively.
Step 8:
Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two silver screws.
Remove the 4 exposed washers from the motherboard and put aside.
Step 9:
Use the iFixit opening tool to remove the motherboard from the device.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $30-$120)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($50-$200)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Google Pixel Slate instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 125 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Google Pixel Slate generates 130 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 5 kg of CO₂. That's a 96% reduction in carbon emissions!
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