Google Pixel 4 Flash Assembly Replacement - Google Pixel 4

Step 1 | Remove the SIM card tray

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

Press firmly to eject the tray.
Remove the SIM card tray.

Step 2 | Heat the back panel glass

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

Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but avoid overheating to prevent display and internal battery damage.

Do not overheat the phone as it can cause irreparable damage.

Step 3 | Apply a suction cup

Apply a suction cup as close to the heated edge as possible by pressing down.

If back glass is badly cracked, cover with clear packing tape for better adhesion or use very strong tape instead.

If necessary, use superglue to attach suction cup directly to broken panel.

Step 4 | Insert an opening pick

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

If necessary, apply additional heat to the edge for improved results.
Insert the point of an opening pick into the created gap.

Step 5 | Begin to slice the adhesive

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

Continue sliding the pick from the bottom left corner over to the bottom right corner to fully cut the adhesive.
Leave the pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent re-adhesion.

Step 6 | Slice the lefthand-side adhesive

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

Step 7

Insert an opening pick under the back panel, centered above the charge port.
Guide the pick to the lower left corner of the device.

Step 8

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

The adhesive can be very gummy.

Pull the pick in and out in a sawing motion to help with slicing.
Stop when you reach the top left corner, near the camera, and leave the pick inserted.

Step 9 | Slice righthand-side adhesive

Heat the iOpener according to instructions.

Apply heat to the right edge of the phone for exactly one minute.

Step 10

Insert a third picking tool at the lower right side.

Slide it up to the top of the device, cutting the adhesive on the right edge.
Stop when you reach the top right corner and leave the pick in place.

Step 11 | Slice the top-side adhesive

Slide the third opening pick around the top right corner and across the top side of the phone.

Be careful not to press too hard on the screen and cause damage.

Step 12 | Lift up the back panel

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.

Step 13

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

Power on the phone and test all functions during reassembly to ensure everything is working correctly.
Make sure the phone is powered down completely before continuing work.

Step 14 | Disconnect the battery

Remove the T3 Torx screws securing the battery connector shield:

Four 4.0 mm T3 Torx screws
One 2.1 mm T3 Torx screw

Be sure to keep track of each screw and note its original position for reassembly.

Step 15

Remove battery connector shield with a pair of tweezers.

Step 16

Never puncture the battery with a spudger.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard.
To re-attach press connectors, align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side.

Do not press in the middle or misalign the connector, as this can cause permanent damage to the pins.

Step 17

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

Step 18 | Disconnect the back panel connector

Remove the T3 Torx driver and loosen the two 4mm screws securing the back panel connector cover.

Step 19

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

Step 20

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

Step 21 | Remove the back panel

Remove the back panel.

Follow the guide on installing custom-cut adhesives during reassembly.
For a pre-cut adhesive card, follow this other guide instead.

Step 22 | Peel off the graphite adhesive layer

Locate and grasp the graphite adhesive layer using tweezers.

Pull upwards on the adhesive at one of the bottom corners.
Once loosened, remove the graphite adhesive with your fingers.

Step 23

Peel back the graphite adhesive layer to expose the wireless charging coil, NFC pads, and LED flash module.

Completely remove the graphite adhesive layer. Do not leave any residue behind.

Step 24

Careful not to damage the adhesives.

Grasp the flash module's spectral and flicker sensor portion with a pair of tweezers.
Gently pry up and peel back this portion.

Step 25

Use tweezers or the pointed end of a spudger to carefully peel up the back panel's microphone.

Check the microphone's adhesive gasket before installing a replacement LED flash module.
If the gasket is in good condition, re-use it but ensure it does not cover the hole.

If the gasket is pulled out of place or damaged
, remove it and replace with a pre-cut strip or Tesa tape.

Step 26

Locate and remove the LED flash housing from its recessed area on the back panel.

Release the flash module by pulling it out of the housing.