Google Pixel 2 Charging Assembly Replacement

Taping cracked display glass prevents further breakage and bodily harm.

• Apply tape to the glass for a smooth surface and to contain breakage.
• Attach a suction cup near the volume button edge, avoiding the curved section.

Suction cups will not seal properly on curved glass portions.

Apply firm, constant pressure with a suction cup.

• Insert an opening pick between the front panel and rear case.
• Be cautious not to insert the pick deeper than 1.5 mm to avoid damaging the OLED panel.

This process requires significant force and patience; if needed, rock the suction cup and screen or apply heat with an iOpener, heat gun, or hair dryer.

Handle the display panel with care: when reusing it, only insert your tool as far as necessary to separate the adhesive, avoiding damage to the OLED panel under the glass.

Avoid damaging phone components by exercising extra caution in these areas:

• Do not insert a pick more than 9 mm into the bottom edge.
• Avoid contacting the OLED panel's folded portion to prevent display damage.
• In the upper left corner, make only shallow cuts to avoid damaging the front-facing camera.
• Do not insert an opening tool more than 1.5 mm into the sides or 9 mm into the top and bottom edges, as this can permanently damage the display.

Use the flat edge of the opening pick, not a corner, to minimize insertion depth.

• Slide the opening pick up the right side of the phone to separate the display adhesive.
• Be extra careful around the thin side bezels (1.5 mm deep).

Careful handling is required for the mesh covering the earpiece speaker.

• Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone, starting from the upper-right corner.
• Avoid damaging or dislodging the mesh covering the earpiece speaker.

Insert the pick into the upper-left corner of the phone and slide it along the left edge.

Insert the pick into the bottom-left corner and slide along the bottom, keeping it at a slight angle away from the screen.

Avoid inserting the pick more than 9mm to prevent damage to the OLED panel.

Reinsert pick at top edge and gently pry up display.

If display does not lift readily, apply extra prying force to separate last of adhesive.

Be cautious around upper speaker area as adhesive is thicker here.

• Do not attempt full separation yet.
• Fragile ribbon cable still connects display to motherboard.

Place the display face down on top of the rear case as indicated.

Be cautious not to damage the display ribbon cable.

• Remove the two 4.0 mm T5 Torx screws securing the display cable bracket.
• Keep track of each screw for proper reinstallation.

Remove the display cable bracket.

Avoid touching the motherboard with the spudger tip to prevent damage.

• Lift the display cable connector out of its socket on the motherboard using the point of a spudger.
• Re-attach press connectors by aligning and pressing down on one side until it clicks, then repeating on the other side.
• Do not press in the middle; misaligned pins can bend, causing permanent damage.
• If screen touch doesn't respond after reassembly, re-seat this connector, ensuring a full click and no debris in the socket.

Replace the adhesive around the display edges during reassembly to ensure proper sealing.

Apply a heated iOpener to the proximity sensor on the top edge of the midframe for 2 minutes to loosen its adhesive.

Slide the spudger under the proximity sensor cable, starting at the side nearest the front-facing camera.

• Lift the edge of the sensor cable until it's perpendicular to the midframe.

Peel back the small piece of tape covering the screw below the earpiece speaker.

Be cautious to remove all surrounding screws covered in tape as well.

• Remove the following midframe screws:
• Eleven 3.7 mm Phillips screws
• One 4 mm T5 Torx screw

Keep track of each screw and ensure it returns to its original location.

Insert an opening tool into the notch near the hold button.

• Pry the midframe up, creating a gap with the phone case.
• The midframe is not yet fully removable at this stage.

Hold the midframe at the bottom edge.

Careful not to damage the proximity sensor.

• Lift the midframe straight up when it reaches a 45° angle with the phone.
• Continue lifting until the midframe is removed completely.

Disconnect the battery connector with the flat end of a spudger.

Disconnect the charging assembly connector with the flat end of a spudger.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry the white antenna cable connector upward.

Ensure the connector comes off cleanly, taking care not to damage it or the charging assembly board.

• Once disconnected, pull the connector away from the charging assembly board.
• Set the connector aside in a safe location, taking note of its orientation for reassembly later.

Remove the white antenna cable from the metal clips on the board and channel on the loudspeaker using tweezers.

• Move the cable to the left of the phone to keep it clear of the loudspeaker.
• When reassembling, reroute the antenna cable back into place with care.

Insert the spudger tip into the black antenna cable connector and gently pry it straight up to release.

Use tweezers to carefully lift the black antenna cable from its channel.

• Lift the cable toward the top of the phone, keeping it clear of the loudspeaker area.

Use the tip of a spudger to gently push the speaker cable connector horizontally out of its socket.

• Pull the connector slightly, then alternate sides, working slowly and carefully.

Locate the loudspeaker assembly and gently pry it up using an opening tool.

• Keep the silver charging assembly cable out of the way, but avoid bending or straining it excessively.

Slide the loudspeaker assembly 1/4 inch to the right.

Be careful not to pinch any cables.

• Rotate top-right corner of the speaker toward the phone's top edge.
• Remove the loudspeaker.

Remove one 2.4 mm Phillips screw.

Use a opening tool to carefully lift the vibration motor.

Do not attempt to remove the motor yet, as it remains connected to the charging assembly.

Insert the point of a spudger under the top edge of the charging assembly.

Do not detach the charging assembly at this time — it remains connected to the vibration motor.

Ensure the vibration motor is not stuck to the phone.

• Lift the charging assembly out of the phone while lifting the vibration motor with it.
• Remove the microphone board and transfer it to the new charging assembly.

To remove the vibration motor, you must desolder its wires from the charging assembly board.