Google Pixel 4 XL Rear Camera Module Replacement

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the SIM card tray.

• Press firmly to avoid damaging the tray — risk of damage.

• Remove the SIM card tray.

Apply heat to the iOpener and place it on the bottom edge of the back panel for one minute.

• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.

Be careful not to overheat the phone as the display and internal battery can be damaged.

Press a suction cup firmly onto the heated edge of the back panel.

• To create suction, apply pressure as close to the edge as possible.
• If the glass is cracked, try covering it with clear packing tape for better adhesion.
• As a last resort, use strong tape or superglue to secure the suction cup in place.

Use strong, steady force to create a gap between the back panel and frame by pulling up on the suction cup.

• Apply additional heat to the edge if necessary, as this may be challenging depending on your phone's age.
• Once the gap is open, carefully insert the point of an opening pick into the space created.

Insert an opening pick at the bottom center of the device.

• Slide the pick towards the left corner to slice the adhesive.
• Move the pick from the left corner to the right corner to slice the remaining adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place to prevent re-sealing.

Apply iOpener to the left edge of the phone for 1 minute.

Insert a second opening pick under the back panel, just above the charge port.

• Position it at the bottom left corner of the phone.

Slide the opening pick around the bottom left corner and across the left side of the phone in a smooth motion.

The adhesive may be gummy; use a sawing motion with the pick to help it slice through smoothly.

• Continue applying pressure until you reach the top left corner, near the camera.
• Leave the opening pick inserted for further steps.

Apply heat to the right edge carefully, as excessive temperature can cause damage.

• Prepare a heated iOpener and let it cool slightly before handling.
• Place the iOpener on the right edge of the phone for exactly one minute to loosen the adhesive.

Insert a third pick at the lower right side.

• Slide it up towards the top of the phone, slicing the right side's adhesive.
• Stop when you reach the top right corner and leave the pick in place.

Use the third opening pick to slide along the top right corner and across the top edge of the phone.

• Slice the last strip of adhesive with the opening pick.

Do not attempt to remove the back cover completely at this time.

• Lift the right edge of the back cover to open like a book.
• Leave the panel connected to the phone for now.

Continue swinging open the back panel until it rests on the left edge of the phone, avoiding stress on the ribbon cable.

Do not power on your phone during reassembly without first powering it down completely and testing functions at this stage.

• Power on your phone to test all functions before proceeding.
• Prior to continuing, ensure the phone is powered off completely.

Remove the four T3 Torx screws securing the battery connector shield: one 1.8mm, one 4.1mm, one 4.4mm shouldered, and one 4.0mm shouldered.

• Label each screw for easy reassembly later.
• Keep track of each screw's location to ensure correct replacement.

Remove the battery connector shield with a pair of tweezers.

Be extremely cautious when using a spudger near the battery to avoid puncturing it.

• Pry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard using the pointed end of a spudger.
• To reconnect, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Avoid pressing in the middle.
• Incorrect alignment can cause the pins to bend, resulting in permanent damage.

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

Remove the T3 Torx driver and unscrew the two 4.1 mm screws. They secure the back panel connector cover.

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

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

• Remove the back panel.
• For reassembly with custom-cut adhesives, refer to the custom adhesive installation guide.
• For reassembly with a pre-cut adhesive card, follow the included instructions.

Be gentle when pulling on the battery adhesive pull tab to avoid damaging nearby components.

• Pry back the battery adhesive pull tab with a plastic spudger or similar tool.
• This will provide better access to the screws underneath for removal.

• Remove the one T3 Torx screw of 2.7 mm length.
• Remove the one T3 Torx screw of 4.1 mm length.
• Remove the one T3 Torx screw of 4.2 mm length.

Remove the rear-facing camera connector cover using a pair of tweezers.

Locate and remove the following T3 Torx screws:

• One 4.1 mm screw
• One 4.0 mm shouldered screw
• One 4.1 mm shouldered screw

Use tweezers to remove the front-facing camera connector cover.

Pry the camera and sensor connectors straight up from the motherboard using the pointed end of a spudger.

Disconnect the additional sensor connector.

The cable may be stuck due to a small amount of adhesive.

Remove two T3 Torx screws with a magnetic screwdriver: one 2.7 mm, one 3.1 mm.

• Locate the remaining 2.7 mm T3 Torx screw and remove it.

Remove the front camera and sensor assembly using a pair of tweezers.

• Remove the four 3.5mm screws using a T3 Torx driver.

Remove the display connector cover using a pair of tweezers.

Disconnect the display connector from the motherboard using the flat end of a spudger.

• Remove the 2.7 mm screw holding the motherboard in place using a T3 Torx driver.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully release the side button connector.

• Target the motherboard area where the connector is seated.
• Gently pry the connector loose and remove it from the motherboard.

Be careful not to damage the delicate pins or surrounding components.

• Locate the two rear-facing camera connectors on the motherboard.
• Pry each connector loose with a spudger, taking care not to touch any sensitive areas.

Remove the earpiece speaker connector from its socket on the motherboard.

• Remove the grip sensor connectors from the motherboard.
• Also, disconnect the charge port connector.

Prying can damage the motherboard.

• Insert the spudger's pointed end under the top antenna connector.
• Pry up gently to release the connector from the motherboard.
• Disconnect the bottom antenna connector.

Use a spudger to gently lift the top end of the motherboard.

• Pivot it upwards, freeing it from the phone's frame.

Slowly lift out the motherboard, avoiding any ribbon cable connectors.

• The rear-facing camera module connectors loop around the motherboard, so it may detach.
• Completely remove the motherboard.

Check that no ribbon cable connectors are caught underneath when reinstalling the motherboard.

Remove the rear-facing camera module with a pair of tweezers.