Google Pixel 4 XL Screen Replacement

Locate the SIM card tray on the left edge of the phone.

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

Apply iOpener to the bottom edge of the back panel for 1 minute.

• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution to avoid overheating the phone and causing damage to the display or internal battery.

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

• If your back glass is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape before applying the suction cup.
• As an alternative, use very strong tape in place of the suction cup.
• If necessary, superglue the suction cup to the broken panel as a last resort.

Apply firm pressure to the suction cup with a steady hand to create space between the back panel and frame.

Be cautious as this may be challenging, especially for older models - apply more heat if needed before retrying.

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

• Slide the opening pick across the bottom towards the left corner to cut the adhesive.
• With the pick still in place, move it from the left corner to the right corner to fully slice the adhesive on the bottom side.

Leave the pick inserted at the bottom right corner to prevent re-adhesion of the adhesive.

Do not use excessive heat, which can damage the device.

• Prepare an iOpener.
• Apply it to the left edge of the phone and wait for exactly one minute.

Insert opening pick under back panel, directly above charge port.

• Position pick at bottom left corner of phone.

Slide the opening pick around the bottom left corner, then across the left side of the phone.

• Apply gentle sawing motion by pushing the pick in and out to help slice adhesive.
• Be cautious with gummy adhesives; they can be stubborn.
• Stop at top left corner, near camera, and leave the pick inserted.

Apply iOpener to the right edge of the phone for 1 min.

Insert a third opening pick into the lower part of the righthand side.

• Slide the pick up towards the top of the phone to slice the right side's adhesive.
• Stop at the top right corner and leave the pick inserted in place.

Slide the third opening pick into the top right corner and pull it along the top edge of the phone to cut the remaining adhesive.

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

Do not attempt to remove the panel completely yet — it remains connected to the device.

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

Avoid putting stress on the attached ribbon cable.

• Power on your phone and test all functions during reassembly.
• Ensure your phone is completely powered down before continuing work.

Remove the T3 Torx screws securing the battery connector shield:

• 1 x 1.8 mm screw
• 1 x 4.1 mm screw
• 1 x 4.4 mm shouldered screw
• 1 x 4.0 mm shouldered screw

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

Remove the battery connector shield using a pair of tweezers.

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

• Disconnect the battery by prying the battery connector straight up from the motherboard with the pointed end of a spudger.
• To reattach, align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other; do not press in the middle.

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

• Remove the T3 Torx driver and use it to take out the two 4.1mm screws securing 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 the back panel connector.

• Press the connector's release tab firmly with the spudger.
• Gently pull the connector away from its socket.

Remove the back panel.

• For custom adhesives: Follow the guide in step X for installation.
• For pre-cut adhesive cards: Follow this specific guide for correct reassembly.

Be careful when handling the adhesive strips as they may leave residue on your skin or tools.

• Use blunt tweezers to lift the battery adhesive pull tabs for easier grip with fingers.
• The three separate stretch adhesive strips are connected to a single black pull tab, which is notched for easy cutting.
• Cut the black pull tab at the notch and remove each strip individually for best results.

Remove an adhesive pull tab by grasping its black tab at a shallow angle and pulling steadily.

• As the strip lengthens, use a spudger to roll it and continue pulling.
• Keep constant force on the tab, occasionally rotating the spudger to maintain a short exposed section.

Be prepared for considerable force to be required during this process.

These pull tabs are prone to breaking. To minimize this risk, try pulling slowly.

• If the tab does not stretch, apply a few drops of high concentration isopropyl alcohol under the left edge of the battery using a plastic dropper or syringe.
• Allow the alcohol to penetrate for a minute before continuing.

Continue this process for each of the three pull tabs, either removing them or accepting that they may break.

Damage to charge port flex cable or sensor cable is possible if the opening pick is inserted incorrectly.

• Insert an opening pick on the upper right edge of the battery to slice adhesive underneath.
• This can help dislodge the battery, even with all three adhesive tabs removed.
• Avoid inserting the opening pick near the grip sensor cable or below it, as this risks damaging the charge port flex cable.

Reusing a deformed or damaged battery poses a safety hazard.

Replace it with a new one before proceeding.

• Lift the battery up, away from the phone to remove it.

Careful not to cover the charge port flex cable when applying adhesive.

• Remove any remaining adhesive from the battery well.
• If using stretch release adhesive, apply to the battery; otherwise, use double-sided tape or pre-cut strips in the phone's battery well.

Temporarily reconnect the battery connector to the motherboard socket for proper positioning.

• Lay the battery in place and press firmly.
• Disconnect the battery connector from its motherboard socket.

Insert the T3 Torx into the screw head and turn counterclockwise to remove.

• Remove one 2.7 mm screw, located at the top left corner of the connector cover.
• Next, remove one 4.1 mm screw, positioned towards the center of the connector cover.
• Finally, take out one 4.2 mm screw, located at the bottom right corner of the connector cover.

Use a tweezer to remove the rear-facing camera connector cover.

Using a T3 Torx, remove three screws: one 4.1mm, one 4.0mm shouldered, and another 4.1mm shouldered.

• Locate the 4.1 mm screw.
• Next, find the 4.0 mm shouldered screw.
• Remove the third 4.1 mm shouldered screw last.

Remove the front-facing camera connector cover with a pair of tweezers.

Use the pointed end of the spudger to carefully lift the camera and sensor connectors directly upwards, dislodging them from the motherboard.

Be careful not to damage the sensor connector.

• Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the sensor connector.
• Pry up gently until the connector comes loose from the motherboard.
• Remove any light adhesive securing the cable to the phone.

Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the following screws.

• Remove two 2.7 mm screws from the front camera and sensor assembly.
• Remove one 3.1 mm screw from the front camera and sensor assembly.

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

Remove the four 3.5 mm screws secured by a T3 Torx driver.

• Apply the T3 Torx driver to each screw and turn counterclockwise.
• Gently lift the display connector cover off.

Remove the display connector cover with a pair of tweezers.

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

Remove the 2.7 mm screw secured to the motherboard with a T3 Torx driver.

Disconnect the side button and rear-facing camera connectors using the pointed end of a spudger.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to carefully disconnect the earpiece speaker from the motherboard.

• Disconnect the grip sensor connectors using the pointed end of a spudger.
• Disconnect the charge port connector using the flat end of a spudger.

Disconnect the coaxial antenna connectors from the motherboard using a pair of tweezers.

Use the spudger to gently pry up the top edge of the motherboard.

Slowly lift out the motherboard, avoiding ribbon cable connectors.

The rear-facing camera module may detach with the motherboard due to its loose connection.

• Remove the motherboard completely from the phone.
• Upon reinstallation, ensure no ribbon cable connectors are trapped underneath.

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

Remove the T3 Torx driver from storage and insert it into the screw.

• Turn the T3 Torx until the 2mm screw is released.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to gently slide the board towards the bottom.

Do not remove the board completely as it remains connected to the earpiece speaker.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to gently separate the microphone from its adhesive attachment.

• Continue to pry the microphone away until it is completely detached from the top frame.

• Hold the spudger firmly and use its flat end to gently pry the earpiece module away from the phone's midframe.
• The earpiece module is attached with some light adhesive, it should come up easily without requiring excessive force.

Pull the earpiece module away from the top frame using tweezers or fingers.

Beware of possible damage to surrounding components.

• Remove the earpiece module once it's free.

Remove the earpiece speaker and Soli motion sensor assembly using a pair of tweezers.

Remove the T3 Torx screwdriver and take out the following screws:

• One 4.1 mm screw,
• one 2.7 mm screw, and
• one 4.4 mm shouldered screw.

• Use a pair of tweezers to lift the loudspeaker up and away from the frame.

• Careful not to damage surrounding components.

  Remove the loudspeaker.

Use the pointed end of your spudger to carefully pry loose the two antenna press connectors from their receptacle on the charging assembly.

Remove the antenna press connectors from the charging assembly.

• Ribbon cable is secured by light adhesive, peel back carefully.
• Continue until fully separated from the frame.

Be gentle to avoid damaging the adhesive or cable.

• Remove the charging assembly.

Remove the 3 mm screw secured to the bottom right corner of the frame using a T3 Torx driver.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the divot between the microphone assembly and the frame.

• Slide the pointed end from left to right, separating the microphone assembly and the frame.
• Remove the microphone assembly with your fingers or a pair of tweezers.

Remove the T3 Torx driver and use it to unscrew:

• Two 2 mm screws located on the left side of the frame.
• One 2 mm screw located on the bottom side of the frame.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the antenna's ribbon cable and gently pry up.

The adhesive securing the cable to the frame may be weak, but proceed with care to avoid damage.

• Pry the ribbon cable from the frame.
• Once freed, carefully lift and remove the antenna.

• Use a pair of pliers to firmly grip the vibration motor, located near the bottom right of the device.
• Pull straight up with steady force until the motor separates from the frame.

Be careful not to damage the cables covering the rest of the motor by gripping it near the cable side.

Remove the exterior components to access the internal screen.