Google Pixel 4 Wireless Charging Coil Replacement

Insert a SIM eject tool, ejector 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 prevent damage — risk of breaking the SIM card tray.

• Remove the SIM card tray from the phone.

Use a heat source with caution to avoid overheating the phone.

• Prepare an iOpener or use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.
• Apply the heat source to the bottom edge of the back panel for one minute.

Do not apply excessive heat, as it may damage the display and internal battery.

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

• To create suction, press 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 tape in place of the suction cup.

As a last resort, superglue the suction cup to the broken panel, but be aware that this may damage surrounding components.

Apply suction cup firmly with steady force.

• Create gap between back panel and frame.
• If difficult, apply more heat to edge and retry.
• Insert opening pick point into the gap.

Insert an opening pick at the bottom edge of the device.

• Slide it across towards the left corner to cut the adhesive.
• With the pick still in place, slide it to the bottom right corner to cut the entire lower edge.

Leave the pick inserted at the bottom right corner to prevent re-adhesion.

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

Insert a second opening pick directly over the charge port.

• Position it at the bottom left corner of the phone.

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

The adhesive can be very gummy — use a sawing motion with the pick to help slice it.

• Continue moving the pick up the left side until you reach the top left corner, near the camera.
• Leave the pick inserted at this point to maintain access to the adhesive.

Prepare an iOpener.

• Apply the opener to the right edge of the phone.
• Hold for exactly one minute before proceeding.

Insert a third pick at the lower right side.

• Slide the pick upwards along the right side, cutting the adhesive.
• Stop when reaching the top right corner and leave the pick in place.

Insert the third opening pick into the top right corner and slide it along the top edge of the device, cutting through the remaining strip of adhesive.

Carefully lift the right edge of the back cover.

• Open the cover like a book.

Do not pull the panel all the way off yet, as it is still connected to the phone.

Continue swinging open the back panel until it rests on the left edge of the phone, taking care not to stress the attached ribbon cable.

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

Remove the T3 Torx screws securing the battery connector shield using a T3 Torx driver.

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

Keep track of each screw and ensure it returns to its original location for reassembly.

Remove the battery connector shield with a pair of tweezers.

Be extremely cautious when using a spudger near the battery to avoid accidental puncture.

• Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard.

When reconnecting press connectors, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other. Never press in the middle, as misalignment can cause permanent damage to the pins.

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

Do not allow the battery cable to touch any other components during this repair process.

Remove the T3 Torx driver and use it to unscrew the two 4 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 pry up the back panel connector.

• Pry up at the connector.
• Disconnect the connector.

Remove the back panel.

• For custom adhesives: Follow the reassembly guide in this repair.
• For pre-cut adhesive cards: Follow the provided installation guide.

Be careful not to touch the wireless charging coil during disassembly.

• Remove the graphite adhesive layer by gently pulling it up at one of the bottom corners using tweezers.
• Once loose, use your fingers to remove the remaining adhesive from the wireless charging coil.

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

• Continue peeling until the entire layer is removed.

Use tweezers to gently lift a corner of the wireless charging coil pad's adhesive backing.

• Pull the adhesive away enough to grasp it with your fingers.
• Peel off and remove the old wireless charging coil completely.

Make sure the new wireless charging coil's contacts align with the outline left by the old adhesive.

• If the contacts don't match the spring contacts on the motherboard, the wireless charging coil will malfunction.