Google Pixel 3 XL Front-Facing Camera Replacement

Heat an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the back cover for 1 minute.

Be cautious when using alternative heat sources, such as a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate - risk of overheating the phone's display and internal battery.

• Note the locations of strong adhesive patches near the bottom of the phone.
• Identify the fingerprint sensor cable to avoid damaging it while prying.

Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the back cover as close to the edge as possible.

• Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap.
• Depending on your phone's age, this may be difficult. If having trouble, apply heat and try again.
• Insert the point of an opening pick into the gap.

Slide a precision opening pick along the right edge to cut through the adhesive.

If the adhesive becomes hard to slice as it cools, reapply heat to facilitate easier cutting.

• Continue sliding the pick until you have fully sliced through the edge.
• Leave a precision opening pick in place to prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

Heat the iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back cover for 1 minute.

Be careful when slicing around the corner to avoid cracking the panel.

• Use an opening pick to cut along the bottom right corner and edge of the phone.
• If slicing becomes difficult, re-apply heat before continuing.
• Leave a pick in place at the edge to prevent adhesive re-sealing.

Continue heating and slicing the remaining edges of the phone.

• Careful when slicing along the left edge — risk of damaging the fingerprint sensor.

• If the pick gets stuck, retract it slightly and try again.

Ensure to cut through thick adhesive portions near the bottom and right edge.

• Gently pry up the right edge of the back cover.
• Use an opening pick to slice through any remaining adhesive along the edges.

Swing the right edge of the back cover upwards and rest the flipped panel along the left side of the phone.

• Maintain slack on the fingerprint sensor cable to prevent pinching.
• During reassembly, power on your phone and test all functions before sealing it up.
• Power down your phone completely before continuing work.
• Follow the guide to install custom-cut adhesives for the back cover during reassembly.
• If replacing the fingerprint sensor, use the software tool to make the phone recognize the new sensor.

Use your tweezers to gently lift the yellow tape covering the fingerprint sensor connector.

Use a spudger point to carefully flip up the black lock bar.

• Grasp the cable's tab and gently walk the flex cable out of the socket.

Be careful not to touch metal contacts on the flex cable with your tools.

Never touch the adhesive surfaces until they are fully dry.

• Remove the back cover.
• Apply new adhesive according to the instructions in the provided guide.

Remove three T3 screws that are 4mm long.

• Also remove one additional T3 screw that is 3mm long.

Keep track of each removed screw for reassembly purposes.

• Slide the flat end of the spudger under the top right edge of the metal bracket and pry upwards.
• Once loose, carefully lift out the metal cover bracket.

Use only a plastic spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery connector from its socket.

• Bend the battery cable away from the socket to prevent accidental contact.

• Remove three T3 screws, 4 mm in length.
• Also remove two T3 screws, 3 mm in length.

Remove motherboard shield.

Remove the T3 screws, three in total, with lengths of 3 mm.

Remove the front camera bracket.

• Identify which camera type requires replacement:
  • Normal Angle Camera
  • Wide Angle Camera

Careful prying is required to avoid damaging nearby components.

• Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the cameras from their motherboard sockets.
• Avoid dislodging small surface-mounted components surrounding the sockets.

Remove any adhesive tape holding the camera in place.

• Pry up the camera module with the flat end of a spudger.

Remove the front-facing camera assembly.