Google Pixel 4 XL Back Panel Replacement

Locate the small hole on the SIM card tray at the left edge of the phone.

• Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the hole.
• Press firmly to release the SIM card tray.
• Remove the SIM card tray.

Be cautious of overheating when using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.

• Prepare an iOpener by applying it to the bottom edge of the back panel for one minute.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but avoid overheating and damaging the display or internal battery.

Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the back panel by pressing down.

• To create suction, press the suction cup as close to the edge as possible.
• If the glass is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape for better adhesion.
• Alternatively, use very strong tape instead of a suction cup.

If all else fails, superglue may be used to secure the suction cup, but be cautious not to damage other components.

Apply suction cup firmly with steady force to create a gap between back panel and frame.

Difficulty may vary depending on phone age; reapply heat as needed if trouble persists.

• Insert opening pick into the created gap.

Insert an opening pick at the bottom center.

• Slide the pick across the bottom towards the left corner to slice the adhesive.
• Move the pick from the bottom left corner over to the bottom right corner, slicing the remaining adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place at the bottom right corner to prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

Prepare an iOpener.

• Apply the iOpener to the left edge of the phone.
• Leave it in place for exactly one minute.

Insert the second opening pick underneath the back panel, positioning it directly over the charge port.

• Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner of the phone.

Slide an opening pick along the bottom left edge of the phone, then across the left side, using a gentle sawing motion.

• The adhesive may be very sticky; push the pick in and out to help it slice through.
• Stop when the pick reaches the top left corner, near the camera, and leave it inserted.

Heat a iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the phone for 1 minute.

• Insert a third opening pick on the lower part of the righthand side.
• Slide it up towards the top, slicing the adhesive on the right side.
• Stop at the top right corner and leave it inserted.

Insert the third opening pick at the top right corner of the phone.

Move it gently across the top edge, carefully releasing the remaining adhesive.

Carefully lift the right edge of the back cover, opening it like a book.

Do not attempt to remove the panel fully at this stage — it remains connected to the phone.

Continue swinging open the back panel until it rests on the left edge of the phone.

• Avoid putting stress on the attached ribbon cable.
• During reassembly, power on your phone and test functions before continuing.
• Power down your phone completely before proceeding further.

Remove the four T3 Torx screws securing the battery connector shield:

• 1.8 mm T3 Torx
• 4.1 mm T3 Torx
• 4.4 mm shouldered T3 Torx
• 4.0 mm shouldered T3 Torx

Keep track of each screw for reassembly.

Remove the battery connector shield with a pair of tweezers.

Never puncture the battery with a spudger.

• Pry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard using the pointed end of a spudger.
• To reattach, align and press down on one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other; avoid pressing the middle.

Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully fold the battery cable out of the way.

Remove the T3 Torx driver and use it to unscrew the two 4.1 mm screws.

• The screws secure the back panel connector cover.

Remove the back panel connector cover with a pair of tweezers.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the back panel connector.

Remove the back panel.

• For custom-cut adhesives, refer to the reassembly guide in this manual.
• For pre-cut adhesive cards, follow the specific installation instructions provided with your part.