"In a post on the official Google support forum , a user detailed how the side panels of their two-year-old Pixel 7 Pro had started to separate. A closer look revealed that the battery was swelling, posing a significant safety risk. Dozens of other users quickly chimed in to share their similar experience with phones in the Pixel 7 series, as did users in a separate Reddit thread . For many users, the issues arise right at the two-year mark."
"If you're experiencing this problem, contact Google Pixel support immediately, stop using the phone, and turn it off. Several users who have already contacted Google said they had to share photos of all six sides of their phone. At least from user reports, Google seems to be responsive to the problem. Some said that Google had offered to refund the cost of a repair or replace their device entirely."
Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro devices are experiencing battery swelling that in some cases causes side panels to separate and creates a significant safety risk. Many affected units appear around the two-year ownership mark. Users reported swollen batteries on the official Google support forum and on Reddit, with dozens noting similar experiences. Affected owners are instructed to stop using the phone, power it off, and contact Google Pixel support immediately. Google has requested photos of all six sides and, according to user reports, has offered repair refunds or full device replacements.
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