Google Pixel 4 Screen Replacement

• Insert the 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.

Apply a heat source (e.g., iOpener, hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate) carefully to the bottom edge of the back panel for 1 minute.

• Choose one: iOpener, hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.
• Avoid overheating, as the display and internal battery are sensitive to heat damage.

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

• If your back glass is cracked, cover it with clear packing tape for better adhesion.
• Alternatively, use very strong tape instead of a suction cup.
• As a last resort, superglue the suction cup to the broken panel, but be aware that this can damage the part further.

Apply strong, steady pressure to the suction cup until a gap forms between the back panel and frame.

Difficulty may vary depending on phone age; additional heat can aid in separation if initial attempt fails.

• Insert the pointed end of an opening pick into the created gap.

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

• With the pick still in place, slide it from the bottom left corner over to the bottom right corner to finish cutting the bottom side adhesive.
• Leave the pick inserted at the bottom right corner to prevent re-adhesion.

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

Insert a second opening pick under the back panel, placing it directly above the charge port.

• Guide the opening 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 to slice the adhesive.

• The adhesive can be very gummy; use a sawing motion by pushing the pick in and out to help with slicing.
• Stop when you reach the top left corner, near the camera, and leave the pick inserted.

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

Insert a third pick on the lower part of the righthand side.

• Slide the pick up towards the top of the phone.
• Slice the right side's adhesive, stopping when you reach the top right corner.

Slide the third opening pick towards the top right corner and along the top edge, cutting through 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 phone.

Continue opening the back panel, placing it on the left edge of the phone without stressing the ribbon cable.

• Power on the phone and test functions at this point.

• Ensure the phone is completely powered down before proceeding with further repairs.

Remove the T3 Torx screws: four 4.0 mm and one 2.1 mm.

• Keep track of each screw and ensure it is replaced in its exact original location.
• The battery connector shield is secured by these five screws.

Remove the battery connector shield using a pair of tweezers.

Risk of battery puncture when using a spudger near the battery.

• Disconnect the battery connector by prying it straight up from the motherboard with a spudger.
• To re-attach, carefully align and press down on one side of the press connector, then repeat on the other side.

Do not press in the middle; misaligned connections can cause permanent damage to pins.

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

Prevent accidental shorts and damage by securing the cable in its folded position.

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

Remove back panel connector cover with a pair of tweezers.

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

• Slide the pointed end under the connector.
• Gently lift and disconnect the connector.

• Remove the back panel.

When reinstalling, use custom-cut adhesives following the dedicated installation guide.

For pre-cut adhesive cards, consult the provided installation instructions.

Remove the adhesive strip by pulling on the yellow pull tab with steady force.

• If the adhesive becomes stubborn, use a spudger to roll it up and continue pulling.
• Continue applying constant force while spinning the spudger to minimize exposed adhesive.
• This may require significant force; avoid sudden jerks to prevent breakage.

The pull tabs are prone to snapping; slow and steady pulling is essential.

• If adhesives don't yield, apply 3-4 drops of high concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol under the left edge of each battery and wait 1 minute for it to weaken the adhesive.
• Repeat this process for all three pull tabs until they are removed or snapped in half.

Do not touch the grip sensor cable with the opening pick — risk of damaging nearby components.

• If a battery tab broke, insert an opening pick on the upper right edge to slice the adhesive underneath.
• An opening pick can be helpful even if all three adhesive pull tabs were successfully removed.

Do not reuse a deformed or damaged battery due to potential safety hazards.

• Remove the battery by lifting it up and away from the phone, possibly peeling it off leftover adhesive tabs.

Ensure any remaining alcohol solution is wiped off with a lint-free cloth or allowed to air dry before installing the new battery.

• Apply stretch release adhesive to the new battery (if using).
• Otherwise, apply double-sided tape or pre-cut adhesive strips in the phone's battery well, avoiding the charge port flex cable.

Temporarily re-connect the battery connector to its motherboard socket for proper alignment.

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

Remove the T3 Torx with a turn, then take out the four 4mm screws.

Use tweezers to gently lift the camera cover and slide it out of its retaining slot located in the upper right corner.

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

Disconnect the additional sensor connector.

Remove the T3 Torx driver from its holder and insert it into the screw head.

• Apply gentle pressure until the first 2.4 mm screw comes loose.
• Repeat for the second 2.4 mm screw.

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

Remove the T3 Torx driver.

• Loosen the 1 x 4.2mm T3 Torx screw.
• Loosen the 1 x 4.4mm shouldered T3 Torx screw.

Use tweezers to carefully remove the vibration motor shield.

Locate and carefully use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect both rear-facing camera connectors from the motherboard.

• Next, target the side buttons connector and disconnect it from the motherboard.

Remove the earpiece speaker connector from the motherboard.

Remove the left grip sensor connector from the motherboard.

• Next, disconnect the charge port connector from the motherboard.

Disconnect the right grip sensor connector from the motherboard.

• Disconnect the display connector from the motherboard.

Disconnect the antenna connector from the charging assembly on the motherboard using a pair of tweezers. Pull the connector straight up.

Locate and disconnect the bottom microphone connector from the motherboard.

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

• The rear-facing camera module connectors loop around the motherboard.
• The camera module is not secured, so it may lift out with the motherboard during this step.
• Completely remove the motherboard.

When reinstalling, check that no ribbon cable connectors are caught underneath.

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

Remove the two screws from the loudspeaker using a T3 Torx driver.

• Remove the 4.2mm screw.
• Remove the 4.4mm shouldered screw.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the gap between the loudspeaker and the battery.

• Push the loudspeaker towards the battery to create a small gap.
• A small retaining clip is hidden underneath the left edge of the frame, holding the loudspeaker in place.

Use tweezers to remove the loudspeaker, pivoting it up and out of the phone.

• If the loudspeaker resists being lifted, push it closer to the battery.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully disconnect the vibration motor's press connector from the charging assembly.

• Use a T3 Torx driver to remove two screws.
• Remove one 2.1mm screw from the left side of the frame.
• Remove one 2.1mm screw from the bottom side of the frame.

Use tweezers or your fingers to gently loosen and remove the ribbon cable from the phone's frame.

• The ribbon cable is held in place by a weak adhesive.

Remove charging assembly.

Remove the two 3.3mm shouldered screws using a T3 Torx driver.

• The screws secure the bottom microphone assembly to the frame's lower edge.

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

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

Insert the flat end of a spudger between the top module and the top of the frame, carefully slicing through any remaining adhesive.

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the gap between the top module and the frame.

• Gently pry the adhesive loose on the left side, working your way around the edges if necessary.

Insert the spudger into the gap and gently pry the right side of the top module away from the body of the frame.

Separate the top module from the top speaker using the flat end of a spudger.

• Remove the top module

Grip the vibration motor with a pair of pliers near the bottom right, avoiding the cables.

Pull straight up firmly until the motor separates from the frame.

• Grip the motor by its side opposite the cable.
• Avoid damaging the cables covering the rest of the motor.

Remove the outer casing to reveal the internal components.

• The main device component is now visible, specifically the screen.