Google Pixel 10 Vibration Motor Replacement - Google Pixel 10

Step 1 | Prepare your Pixel for disassembly

Battery must be drained to at least 25% capacity — risk of explosion from a damaged lithium-ion battery.

Unplug all cables from the Pixel.
Power button: Press and hold until the phone shuts down completely.

Step 2 | Cracked glass preparation

Cracked phone glass can cause injury or complicate repairs.

Apply packing tape to the cracked area, covering it completely, but avoid sticking tape to the frame.
Ensure a single strip of tape is across the bottom edge, large enough for a suction cup to fit on.

Consider wearing safety glasses during this repair to protect your eyes from flying glass shards.

Step 3 | Heat the bottom edge

Improper heat gun use may damage the display and/or battery.

Apply an iOpener to the bottom edge of the back glass for 2 minutes.
Use a hair dryer or heat gun as an alternative, following these guidelines carefully.

Step 4 | Apply a suction handle

Position the suction handle at the center of the back glass's lower edge, ideally right next to it.

Step 5 | Insert an opening pick

Apply firm pressure to the suction handle until a gap opens.

Position the opening pick within the newly formed gap.

Step 6 | Back glass adhesive information

Use the provided image as a guide to carefully pry off the adhesive securing the back glass.

Avoid inserting your pick near the power button where it connects to the back glass cable, as this may cause damage.

Step 7 | Separate the bottom edge adhesive

Apply heat to the area if back glass feels stuck.

Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.
Insert and leave the pick under the bottom left corner.

Step 8 | Separate the bottom left adhesive

Slide a second pick under the bottom left corner, then work it along the left edge towards the power button.

Do not remove the pick, as this can allow adhesive to re-seal.

Step 9 | Separate the right edge adhesive

Insert a third pick under the bottom right corner of the back glass.

Slide the pick up the right edge.
Leave the pick in place, still under the top right corner.

Step 10 | Separate the top edge adhesive

Insert the fourth pick under the top right corner.

Slide the pick along the top edge and around the top left corner.
Stop at the bottom of the camera bump.

Do not remove the back glass yet, as it's still connected by a ribbon cable.

Step 11 | Prop up the back glass

Turn the back glass upside down and position it beside the left edge of the phone.

Secure the back glass using a suction handle (or a sturdy object) to keep it elevated.
If the back glass still feels stuck, use an opening pick to carefully remove any remaining adhesive along the edges.

Step 12 | Remove the bracket screws

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two screws.
The screws are secured by two 5.0 mm long screws.

Step 13

Do not damage the rear cameras.

Remove the bracket using tweezers or your fingers.

Step 14 | Disconnect the back glass

Use the point of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the back glass press connector.

Step 15 | Remove the back glass

Remove the back glass.

Step 16 | Remove the bottom speaker screws

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and use it to unscrew the two 5.0 mm-long screws

Located on the bottom speaker.

Step 17 | Remove the bottom speaker

Pull the speaker towards the top of the device.

Release to detach the speaker from its holder.

Step 18 | Remove the USB‐C board cover

Remove the two Torx Plus 3IP screws, each measuring 5.0 mm in length.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to secure the USB-C board cover.

Step 19

Remove the USB-C board cover.

Step 20 | Disconnect the USB‐C board

Insert the pointed end of the spudger between the USB-C board and its connectors.

Pry upwards to release the two press connectors from the top edge of the USB-C board.
The connectors should now be fully disconnected.

Step 21

Use your finger to gently lift the wider cable, located at the right edge of the board.

Lift it just enough to move it out of the way.

Step 22 | Pry up the USB‐C board

Avoid damaging the battery by ensuring your spudger only presses against the metal lip of the frame.

Pry up and unclip the top edge of the USB-C board using the pointed end of a spudger.

Step 23 | Remove the USB‐C board

Hold the interconnect cable aside.

Pull the USB-C board towards the top of the phone.

Step 24 | Apply isopropyl alcohol

Apply 1 drop of high-concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol to the bottom edge of the vibration motor.

Do not apply multiple drops on other edges, as this may cause damage through the frame cutout.

Excessive alcohol can flow through the cutout and harm the screen.

Wait 1 minute for the alcohol to soften the adhesive securing the vibration motor.

Step 25 | Remove the vibration motor

Remove the vibration motor using a spudger.

Step 26 | Disassembly complete

Phone reassembly begins now.

Reverse the disassembly order, starting with any components removed last.

Step 27 | Remove the old adhesive

Remove vibration motor adhesive bits using a spudger.

Wrap a spudger in a microfiber or lint-free cloth and apply one drop of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
Clean up adhesive residue from the vibration motor's spot using the spudger.

Do not let alcohol enter the cutout on the frame.

Allow the alcohol to dry completely before proceeding.

Step 28 | Apply adhesive

Apply thin, double-sided tape strips to the bottom of the vibration motor.

Step 29 | Install the vibration motor

Place the vibration motor in its recess, ensuring the gold contacts face upwards on the left side.

Firmly press the vibration motor into place using sufficient force to secure it with the adhesive.

Step 30 | Insert the USB‐C board

Clear both USB-C cables from their connectors.
Insert the USB-C board at a slight downward angle, guiding the port into its recess.

Hold the interconnect cable up to prevent damage or tangles.

Press down firmly on the center of the top edge to secure the board in place.

Step 31 | Connect the USB‐C board cables

Press down on the press connectors with your finger to secure them to the top edge of the USB-C board.

Step 32 | Install the USB‐C board cover

Slide the USB-C board cover over the device, ensuring the tabs at the top corners align with and fit snugly under their respective hooks.

Step 33

Install the USB-C board cover using a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver.
Secure with the two 5.0 mm-long screws.

Step 34 | Install the bottom speaker

Align the bottom speaker with its mounting point, angling it slightly downwards.

Press the bottom speaker firmly into place to ensure secure seating.

Step 35

Install the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and secure the bottom speaker with two 5.0 mm-long screws.

Step 36 | Remove the old back glass adhesive

All old adhesive and its residue must be completely removed from the frame before installing new adhesive.

Remove all remaining old adhesive and its residue using a suitable cleaning method.
Carefully inspect the frame to ensure all residue has been removed.

Step 37

Be extremely cautious when removing back glass adhesive to avoid damaging the battery or nearby fragile components.

Use a spudger point to remove old screen adhesive from the frame, rolling it onto itself for easier removal.
If needed, apply a single drop of high-concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol and scrape off smaller chunks with your spudger.

Step 38

Wrap a microfiber cloth around a spudger and apply one drop of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.

Use the spudger to clean up remaining adhesive residue from the frame, adding more drops as needed.
Let the alcohol dry completely before continuing.

Step 39

Repeat the cleaning procedure for the back panel and reapply an even layer of adhesive.

Step 40 | Orient the adhesive

Ensure proper placement of back glass adhesive by comparing its orientation against the frame.

Back Glass Adhesive should be held above the phone's frame
Use the rear camera cutout in the liner to visualize how it will sit

Step 41

Peel down the top half of the large, clear liner to expose the adhesive.

Do not fully remove the liner yet, as it may be required for later steps.

Step 42 | Install the back glass adhesive

The adhesive is very sticky and cannot be moved after application.

Align the adhesive with the phone's frame by using its lip as a guide.
Lay the exposed top edge of the adhesive onto the frame, folded clear liner facing down.
Gently press down on the top corners to secure the adhesive in place.

Step 43

Apply remaining adhesive to the frame, pressing firmly in place.

Peel away large liner section by section.

Step 44

Press adhesive firmly onto frame using a spudger.

Step 45 | Remove the larger liner

Slowly peel up and remove the large colored liner, gripping it from the cutout near the top edge.

If the adhesive starts to peel up with the liner, re-check that it is fully seated with your spudger.
Hold down the adhesive with the point of your spudger if it continues to peel.

Step 46

Press down firmly on the adhesive with a spudger.

Step 47 | Remove any liners from the back glass

Check your new back glass for various protective liners and pieces of tape on the underside.

Locate and remove all liners from the underside of the back glass.
Paying special attention to the front camera cutouts and bottom edge, ensure all liners are removed.
The liners can usually be identified by their pull tabs.

Step 48 | Prop up the back glass

Position the suction handle on the back glass, with the cable close to its connection point.

For added stability, place the suction handle near the left edge of your phone.
Alternatively, use a sturdy object (like a stack of books) to support the back glass while working on it.

Step 49 | Connect the back glass cable

Locate the back glass press connector and its socket.

Use the flat end of a spudger to connect them.
If the cable is stubborn, reposition the back glass for better access.

Avoid forcing the connector into place — risk of damage.

Step 50 | Install the bracket

Align the cable's bracket over its original position and ensure the tab at the right edge sits within its corresponding groove.

Step 51

Install the two 5.0 mm-long screws using a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver.

Power on your device, test all functions, and troubleshoot if necessary.

Completely power down before continuing work.

Step 52 | Remove the remaining liners

Remove remaining liner from back glass adhesive.

If liner starts to peel up, ensure spudger is fully seated.
Hold down liner with spudger point if it continues to peel.

Step 53 | Install the back glass

Flip the back glass onto the frame and press it firmly into place.

Hold your phone up and squeeze firmly around the perimeter to strengthen the bond.
Optional: For an even stronger bond, stack books on the back glass or use screen vise clamps.