Google Pixel 4 XL Soli Motion Sensor Replacement

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the SIM card tray located on the left edge of the phone.

Press firmly to avoid damaging the tray — risk of breakage.

• Continue pressing until the tray is ejected.
• Remove the SIM card tray from the phone.

Be cautious when applying heat to avoid damaging the display or internal battery.

• Prepare an iOpener by heating it for one minute.
• Apply the heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the back panel.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but monitor temperature closely to prevent overheating.

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

If the glass is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape or use strong tape instead.

• If the suction cup does not stick, try supergluing it to the broken panel as a last resort.

Apply strong, steady force with suction cup to create gap between back panel and frame.

• Use gentle persistence — difficulty may vary depending on phone age.
• If needed, apply more heat for easier separation.
• Insert the point of an opening pick into the created gap.

Slide an opening pick across the bottom towards the left corner to slice the adhesive.

• With the pick still inserted, slide it from the bottom left corner over to the bottom right corner to completely slice the bottom side adhesive.
• Leave the pick in place at the bottom right corner to prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

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

• Insert an opening pick under the back panel, positioning it near the charge port.
• Move the pick towards the bottom left corner of the phone.

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

• Use a sawing motion with the pick to help slice through the adhesive.
• The adhesive can be very gummy, so push the pick in and out as needed.

Be careful not to press too hard on the camera area.

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

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

Insert the third opening pick into the top right corner.

Slide it along the top edge to remove the remaining strip of adhesive.

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

Do not attempt to remove the panel completely — it remains attached 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.

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

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

• One 1.8 mm screw
• One 4.1 mm screw
• One 4.4 mm shouldered screw
• One 4.0 mm shouldered screw

Keep track of each screw to ensure correct reassembly.

Remove battery connector shield using a pair of tweezers.

When using a spudger near the battery, exercise extreme care to avoid puncturing it.

• Use the pointed end of the spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard.
• To reattach press connectors, carefully align and press one side down until it clicks into place. Repeat on the other side.

Never press in the middle; misalignment may cause pin damage.

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

• Gently fold it over so it doesn't accidentally make contact during repairs.

Remove the T3 Torx driver and use it to unscrew the two 4.1 mm screws holding the back panel connector cover in place.

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

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

Remove the back panel.

• For reassembly with custom-cut adhesives, consult the provided installation guide.
• When using a pre-cut adhesive card, follow the instructions in its accompanying guide.

Remove battery adhesive pull tab carefully.

• Pry gently with a suitable tool, such as a plastic spudger or credit card.
• This will provide clearance for the screws underneath.

Remove the three T3 Torx screws:

• 2.7 mm
• 4.1 mm
• 4.2 mm

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

Remove the T3 Torx screws securing the front-facing camera connector cover.

• Measure: One 4.1 mm screw, one 4.0 mm shouldered screw, and one 4.1 mm shouldered screw.
• Remove all three screws in a single step to maintain access to the connector cover.

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

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

Careful, cable may be stuck due to adhesive.

• Disconnect the additional sensor connector.
• Gently pry loose the connector's cable, which is secured with a small amount of light adhesive.

• Remove two T3 Torx screws with a length of 2.7 mm.
• Also remove one T3 Torx screw with a length of 3.1 mm.

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

Remove the display connector cover with a T3 Torx driver. The cover is secured by four 3.5mm screws.

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 2.7mm screw using a T3 Torx driver.

• Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the side button's connector.
• Remove the two rear-facing camera connectors from the motherboard.

Locate the earpiece speaker connector on the motherboard.

• Gently pull the connector away from the motherboard to disconnect it.

• Disconnect the two grip sensor connectors from the motherboard.
• Disconnect the charge port connector from the motherboard.

Remove the top antenna connector using the pointed end of a spudger, prying up gently.

Risk of damage to the motherboard or connector if not done carefully.

• Disconnect the bottom antenna connector.

Use a spudger to pivot the top end of the motherboard upwards and out of the phone's casing.

Slowly lift out the motherboard, taking care not to snag any ribbon cable connectors.

The rear-facing camera module may lift out with the motherboard, so be aware of its position.

• Completely remove the motherboard.
• When reinstalling, ensure no ribbon cable connectors are trapped underneath.

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

Remove the 2 mm screw using a T3 Torx driver.

Do not attempt to remove the board completely, as it is still connected.

• Use a spudger to gently slide the board away from the top of the phone.
• Slide the board slightly to one side, using only the pointed end of the spudger.

Use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry the earpiece module away from the phone's midframe.

• The earpiece module is attached with some light adhesive, so it should come up easily without excessive force.

Gently pull the earpiece speaker away from the light adhesive.

Do not completely remove it yet, as the microphone remains attached.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to gently pry the microphone loose from its adhesive on the phone's top frame.

Make sure the microphone is fully separated before moving forward.

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

Remove the Soli motion sensor cable using a pair of tweezers.

Gently pry loose any light adhesive holding it in place.