Google Pixel 3 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement - Google Pixel 3 XL

Step 1 | Heat the edge of the back cover

Overheating may damage the display or internal battery.

Apply heat to the right edge of the back cover using an iOpener, a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate for 1 minute.
Note the locations of:

Adhesive patches near the bottom of the phone,
and the fingerprint sensor cable.

Step 2 | Create a gap under the back cover

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

Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap.
If necessary, apply heat and try again, as this may be more difficult on older phones.

Insert the point of an opening pick into the created gap.

Step 3 | Loosen the right edge adhesives

Insert a opening pick along the right edge and slide it to cut through the adhesive.

The adhesive may harden as it cools; if this occurs, reapply heat to the edge for easier cutting.

Slice all the way through the edge.
Leave an opening pick in the seam to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

Step 4 | Heat the bottom edge of the back cover

Place iOpener at the bottom edge of the back cover and heat for 1 minute.

Step 5 | Slice through the bottom adhesives

Apply an opening pick to the lower right corner of the phone and continue along the bottom edge.

Work slowly when approaching the corner to avoid panel damage.
If slicing becomes difficult, reapply heat as needed.

Leave a pick in place at the edge to prevent adhesive seal from reforming.

Step 6 | Slice through the remaining edges

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

Continue heating and slicing remaining edges.
Retract pick if stuck, then try again.
Ensure cuts through adhesive near bottom and right edge.

Step 7 | Slice through the leftover adhesive

Remove the back cover by gently prying up its right edge.

Continue with an opening pick to cut through the remaining adhesive on the edges.

Step 8 | Swing open the back cover

Swing the right edge of the back cover upwards and rest it along the left side.

Keep slack in the fingerprint sensor cable to prevent pinching.

Power on your phone during reassembly to test all functions.
Make sure your phone is powered down before proceeding with reassembly.
Follow this guide for installing custom-cut adhesives for the back cover.

If you replaced the fingerprint sensor, use a software tool to configure it.

Step 9 | Remove the fingerprint sensor tape

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

Step 10 | Disconnect the fingerprint sensor

Be extremely cautious when handling the flex cable to avoid short circuits.

Use a spudger's tip to delicately lift the black lock bar on the ZIF socket.
Gently pull the cable out of the socket using your fingers or tweezers, taking care not to touch the metal contacts with the tweezers.

Step 11 | Remove the back cover

Remove the back cover.

Apply new back cover adhesive as described in the provided guide.

Step 12 | Remove the metal cover bracket screws

Remove the T3 screws securing the metal cover bracket.

Three 4mm long screws (T3)
One 3mm long screw (T3)

Keep track of each screw and ensure it is replaced in its original position to avoid mix-ups.

Step 13 | Remove the metal cover bracket

Use a spudger to pry loose the metal bracket from its position.

Insert the spudger's flat end under the top right edge of the bracket.
Pry upwards gently until the bracket comes loose.

Be cautious not to damage surrounding components when prying up the bracket.

Once loose, remove the metal cover bracket.

Step 14 | Disconnect the battery

Risk of short circuit: do not use metal tools on the battery connector.

Use a plastic spudger to gently pry up and disconnect the battery connector.
Bend the battery cable so it does not accidentally touch the socket.

Step 15 | Disconnect the charging coil

Locate the charging coil connector near the right edge of the phone's motherboard.

Careful not to damage nearby components.

Pry up the connector using the point of a spudger.
Gently pull the charging coil connector away from the motherboard.

Step 16 | Slice under the charging coil

Insert a corner of an opening pick under one edge of the charging coil.

Slide the pick along the edge to loosen the adhesive.
Slice as deep as possible, but carefully avoid puncturing the battery's surface.

Step 17 | Apply adhesive remover under the coil

Hold the phone at an angle with the affected edge facing up.

Apply a few drops of adhesive remover or high concentration isopropyl alcohol along the edge.
Keep the phone in this position for 1-2 minutes to soften the adhesive.

Step 18 | Slice through the coil adhesive

Insert the flat end of an opening pick under a corner of the charging coil.

Push the pick slowly and firmly under the coil to loosen the adhesive.
The adhesive is mostly around the perimeter, use the opening pick to slowly slice through it.
If difficult, tilt the phone up and apply more adhesive remover.

Step 19 | Remove the charging coil

Be very careful not to puncture the battery when cleaning.

Remove the wireless charging coil.
Clean off any adhesive residue from the battery surface.
Connect the wireless coil connector to its motherboard socket.
Peel off the adhesive backing on the replacement coil.
Lay the replacement coil on top of the battery and press firmly into position.