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Google Pixel Buds 2a Charging Case Battery Replacement

Introduction

This repair guide was authored by the iFixit staff and hasn’t been endorsed by Google. Learn more about our repair guides here.

Follow this guide to replace the charging case battery for your Pixel Buds 2a charging case.

If your charging case dies quickly or doesn't hold a charge, it may be time to replace the battery.

What you need

  1. Google Pixel Buds 2a Charging Case Battery Replacement, Unplug the charging case: step 1, image 1 of 1

    • Before starting your repair, unplug your charging case.

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  2. Google Pixel Buds 2a Charging Case Battery Replacement, Remove the Buds: step 2, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel Buds 2a Charging Case Battery Replacement, Remove the Buds: step 2, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel Buds 2a Charging Case Battery Replacement, Remove the Buds: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Open the case lid, remove the Pixel Buds, and set them aside.

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  4. Google Pixel Buds 2a Charging Case Battery Replacement, Remove the case screws: step 3, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel Buds 2a Charging Case Battery Replacement, Remove the case screws: step 3, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel Buds 2a Charging Case Battery Replacement, Remove the case screws: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 6.2 mm‑long screws from the ear bud recesses.

    • You may need to flip the case over and gently shake it to get the screws to fall out.

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  5. Google Pixel Buds 2a Charging Case Battery Replacement, Remove the bottom shell: step 4, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel Buds 2a Charging Case Battery Replacement, Remove the bottom shell: step 4, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel Buds 2a Charging Case Battery Replacement, Remove the bottom shell: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the main body of the charging case completely out of the bottom shell, inserting a fingernail in the seam near the top of the case to create an initial gap.

    • If you're having trouble, use the flat end of a spudger to start the initial gap.

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  6. Google Pixel Buds 2a Charging Case Battery Replacement, Remove the battery: step 5, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel Buds 2a Charging Case Battery Replacement, Remove the battery: step 5, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel Buds 2a Charging Case Battery Replacement, Remove the battery: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Grip the small green tab on the back of the charging case and pull the battery out of its recess.

    • The battery fits snugly in place—this may take a little bit of force.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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Great instructions, am I missing something because surely we'd need to know what cell is needed for replacement.

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