Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement

Insert a SIM eject tool, bobby pin, or a straightened paper clip into the small hole.

• Press firmly on the ejector to release the tray.
• Remove the SIM card tray from the phone.

Prepare an iOpener by applying it to the bottom edge of the back panel for 1 minute.

Use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution; excessive heat can damage the display and internal battery.

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

• To create effective suction, apply pressure as close to the edge as possible.
• If the back glass is badly cracked, cover it with clear packing tape for better adhesion.
• Alternatively, use strong adhesive-backed tape instead of a suction cup.
• As a last resort, superglue the suction cup to the broken panel.

Apply strong, steady pressure with the suction cup to separate the back panel from the frame.

• If it doesn't budge easily, reheat the edge and try again.
• Once a small gap is created, carefully insert an opening pick into it.

• Slide the 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 complete the adhesive separation.
• Leave the pick in place at the bottom right corner to prevent re-adhesion.

Heat the iOpener according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Apply heat to the left edge of the phone using the heated iOpener for exactly one minute.

• Place a second opening pick under the back panel, above the charge port.
• Move the opening pick towards the lower left corner of the device.

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

• Slice the adhesive with a sawing motion using the pick, pushing it in and out if necessary due to its gummy consistency.

Be cautious of the top left camera area when inserting the pick.

Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the right edge of the phone for 1 minute.

Insert a third pick on the lower right-hand side.

• Slide the pick up towards the top of the phone, slicing the right-side adhesive.
• Stop at the top right corner and leave the pick in place.

• Opening Pick 3: Slide it around the top right corner and across the top side.
• Slice the final strip of adhesive.

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

• Lift the right edge of the back cover carefully, opening it like a book.
• Leave the panel connected for now, proceed with caution.

Continue swinging open the back panel until it rests on the left edge of the phone without applying stress to the attached ribbon cable.

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

Remove the T3 Torx screws: one 1.8 mm, one 4.1 mm, one 4.4 mm shouldered, and one 4.0 mm shouldered.

• Set aside each screw separately for reinstallation later.
• Take care to note the exact location of each removed screw.

Remove the battery connector shield using a pair of tweezers.

Careful when using a spudger near the battery to avoid puncturing it.

• Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard.
• To reattach, align and press down on one side until it clicks into place; repeat for the other side. Avoid pressing the middle.
• Do not misalign the connector or the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

Use the flat end of a spudger to fold the battery cable back, preventing accidental contact.

Remove the T3 Torx driver-secured 4.1 mm screws using the same driver.

• Target the two 4.1 mm screws holding the back panel connector cover in place.
• Use a T3 Torx driver to remove both screws.

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

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

• Remove the back panel.

• Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for reassembly, especially when installing custom-cut adhesives.

• If using a pre-cut adhesive card, ensure you are following the correct installation procedure found in this guide.

Remove the graphite adhesive layer from the wireless charging coil.

• Use tweezers on a bottom corner to loosen the adhesive.
• Pull up enough for a firm grip with your fingers.

Remove the graphite adhesive layer, peeling it back completely.

• Expose the wireless charging coil and NFC pads beneath.

Use tweezers to lift one of the bottom corners of the wireless charging coil pad, allowing you to grasp the adhesive backing.

• Pull up the adhesive backing enough to remove the old wireless charging coil.
• When installing a new wireless charging coil pad, align its contacts with the residue outline left by the old adhesive.