Google Pixel 4 Right Grip Sensor Replacement

Insert a SIM eject tool or a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the left edge of the phone.

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

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

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

• Avoid overheating the phone, as it can cause damage to the display and internal battery.

Apply suction cup to heated edge of back panel and press down firmly for suction.

If cracked, apply clear packing tape or use strong tape instead.

• If necessary, superglue suction cup to broken panel as last resort.

Apply suction cup firmly with steady force to create space between back panel and frame.

• Be prepared for varying degrees of difficulty depending on phone age.
• If struggling, try applying more heat to the edge before reattempting.
• Insert the opening pick into the created gap.

Insert an opening pick at the bottom of the device.

• Slide the pick across the bottom towards the left corner to slice the adhesive.
• Continue with the pick inserted, sliding it from the left corner over to the right corner to completely slice the bottom side adhesive.

Leave the pick inserted in the right corner to prevent re-sealing of the adhesive.

Prepare an iOpener and heat the left edge of the phone with it for 1 minute.

Place a second opening pick under the back panel, positioning it above the charge port.

• Guide the pick downwards 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 in a slow sawing motion.

The adhesive can be very gummy; push the pick in and out to help with slicing, but be careful not to apply too much pressure.

• Stop when you reach the top left corner, near the camera, and leave the pick inserted.

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

Insert a third opening pick at the bottom-right corner.

• Slide the pick up towards the top of the phone, slicing the adhesive on the right side.
• Stop when reaching the top-right corner and leave the pick inserted.

Place the third pick at the top right corner and move it across the top edge of the phone to cut the last piece of adhesive.

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

• Make sure not to attempt to remove the panel completely at this stage.
• The panel is still connected to the phone and must remain attached for further steps.

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

• Power on your phone and test all functions during reassembly to ensure everything is working properly.
• Make sure to power down your phone completely before continuing work.

Remove the T3 Torx screws securing the battery connector shield.

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

Keep track of each screw and ensure it is replaced in its original position to avoid damage or misalignment.

Remove the battery connector shield using a pair of tweezers.

Be extremely cautious 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, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place; repeat on the other side.

Do not press in the middle — misaligned connectors can bend pins, causing permanent damage.

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

• Fold the cable over so it doesn't touch any components by accident during repair work.

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 4 mm screws securing the back panel connector cover.

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

Use the pointed tip of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the back panel connector.

Remove the back panel.

• For custom-cut adhesives, refer to the reassembly instructions in the adhesive installation guide.
• If using a pre-cut adhesive card, follow the instructions provided with the card.

Adhesive strip can snap if pulled too hard.

• Pull on the yellow pull tab with steady force.
• If it becomes difficult, roll around a spudger and continue pulling.
• Keep constant force applied; spin spudger regularly to shorten exposed section.

This may require significant force.

• If pull tabs are not stretching, apply a few drops of high concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol under the left edge of the battery.
• Wait one minute to allow the adhesive to weaken.

Pull slowly and carefully to avoid breakage.

• Continue process for each of the three pull tabs until all are removed or have snapped in half.

Risk of damaging the charge port flex cable if not careful.

• Insert an opening pick on the upper right edge of the battery to slice adhesive, if necessary.
• Avoid touching the grip sensor cable and ensure the opening pick is not near the charge port flex cable.

Reuse a deformed or damaged battery as it poses a potential safety hazard.

• Lift the battery up and away from the phone to remove it, peeling it away from any leftover adhesive tabs if necessary.
• If there's residual alcohol solution, wipe it off with a lint-free cloth or allow it to air dry before installing your new battery.

Do not cover the charge port flex cable when applying double-sided tape, pre-cut adhesive strips, or stretch release adhesive in the phone's battery well.

• Apply stretch release adhesive to the battery, or use double-sided tape/pre-cut adhesive strips in the battery well, ensuring the charge port flex cable remains exposed.
• Temporarily connect 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 and resume re-assembly.

Remove the camera connector cover with a T3 Torx driver.

• Four 4mm screws secure the cover in place.

Use a pair of tweezers to tilt the camera cover upwards.

• Slide the camera cover out of the retaining slot located in the upper right corner of the phone.
• The camera cover can now be removed completely.

• Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry the camera and sensor connectors straight up from the motherboard.

Disconnect the additional sensor connector.

Remove the two 2.4 mm screws with a T3 Torx driver.

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

Remove the T3 Torx screw with a 4.2mm diameter using a T3 Torx driver.

Be careful not to overtighten or strip the shouldered screw, which has a slightly larger 4.4mm diameter.

Remove the vibration motor shield with a pair of tweezers.

• Disconnect the rear-facing camera connectors from the motherboard using the pointed end of a spudger.
• Remove the side buttons connector from the motherboard.

Disconnect the earpiece speaker connector from the motherboard.

Disconnect the left grip sensor connector from the motherboard.

Careful not to damage the pins on the connector or the motherboard.

• Disconnect the charge port connector from the motherboard.

• Remove the right grip sensor connector from the motherboard.
• Separate the display connector from the motherboard.

Hold the tweezers and grasp the antenna connector.

Pull the connector straight up from the motherboard.

Disconnect the bottom microphone connector from the motherboard.

Be careful when handling the motherboard to avoid snagging any ribbon cables.

• Lift out the motherboard slowly and gently.
• Note: The rear-facing camera module may lift out with the motherboard, as it is not secured.
• Remove the motherboard completely from the phone.
• When reinstalling, inspect for trapped ribbon cable connectors.

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

Use a pair of tweezers to carefully remove the grip sensor flex cable from the phone's frame, taking care to loosen the light adhesive holding it in place.

• Continue peeling the flex cable away from the back side of the phone until it is no longer adhered.

Proceed with caution as this process is destructive.

• Use a pair of tweezers to peel away the grip sensor from the inside edge of the phone's frame.
• Have a replacement part ready before proceeding.
• Continue peeling until the grip sensor is no longer adhered to the inside frame.

Completely remove the grip sensor, which may break into multiple pieces.

• Check for any remaining adhesive or debris and clean thoroughly.
• Dispose of the old grip sensor, then proceed to reinstall a new one.