Google Pixel 6 Pro Earpiece Speaker Replacement
Discharge the battery below 25% before disassembly to prevent a thermal event.
- Battery warning: If swollen, take appropriate precautions.
- The Google Pixel 6 Pro contains class 1 lasers. Handle with care: invisible infrared laser emissions may be present during disassembly.
Replacement adhesive is required for reattaching components after repair to retain water resistance (IP rating will be lost).
Step 1 | Safety precautions
Charge your battery below 25% before starting — a fully charged battery may catch fire if damaged.
- Power off your phone completely.
- Unplug all cables from the device.
Step 2 | Anti-Clamp instructions
- If using the Anti-Clamp, proceed with the next steps. Otherwise, skip down three steps.
If your screen is cracked, cover it with clear packing tape to aid suction cup adhesion.
- Pull the blue handle of the Anti-Clamp backwards to unlock its arms.
- Slide the arms over either the left or right phone edge.
- Position one suction cup near the bottom front edge and another on the back, then
- Squeeze the cups together to apply suction.
If necessary, use tape to create a grippier surface for better adhesion.
Step 3
Lock the arms by pulling the blue handle forward.
- Turn the handle clockwise for 360 degrees or until the suction cups start to stretch.
- Maintain proper alignment of the suction cups at all times. If they begin to slip out of alignment, loosen and realign the arms as needed.
Step 4
Extreme heat can damage the display and/or internal battery.
- iOpener or heat gun: apply direct heat to the Anti-Clamp, rotating clockwise 1/2 turn at a time, waiting 1 minute between turns.
- Fold iOpener and place it along the phone's bottom edge for 1 minute, allowing adhesive release.
- Opening pick: insert under screen frame once sufficient gap is created by Anti-Clamp or applied heat.
Step 5 | Loosen the display adhesive
Be cautious not to overheat the device.
- Apply a heated iOpener to the screen for at least 3 minutes to loosen adhesive underneath.
- Alternative methods: use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but exercise care.
Step 6 | Insert an opening pick
Allow the screen to warm up to a comfortable temperature before proceeding.
- Suction handle installation:
- Apply suction handle to bottom edge of screen using clear packing tape as an adhesive, if necessary.
- Alternatively, use strong tape or superglue for added adhesion.
- Lift screen and safety frame with suction handle, creating a small gap between the screen and phone assembly.
Ensure the opening pick is positioned correctly to avoid separating the screen from its safety frame.
- Insert opening pick into the gap between the screen frame and phone assembly.
- Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner of the screen, slicing the adhesive.
- Leave the opening pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.
Step 7 | Slice the adhesive
Insert another opening pick at the bottom edge.
- Slide it towards the bottom right corner of the screen to cut the adhesive.
- Leave the new pick in place to prevent re-sealing.
Step 8
Identify and remove small plastic pins holding the screen in place, along with adhesive.
Only insert the tip of the opening pick (~3-4 mm) when slicing display adhesive to avoid getting blocked.
- Insert a third opening pick underneath the bottom left corner of the screen.
- Slide the opening pick along the left edge of the screen to slice the adhesive.
- Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent resealing of adhesive.
Step 9
Reheat hardened adhesive with iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes.
- When slicing near the front facing camera, insert only ~2-3 mm of opening pick tip to avoid damage/smear.
- Slide top edge with opening pick to slice adhesive.
- Leave remaining pick in top right corner to prevent resealing.
Step 10
Insert another opening pick on the right side.
Be careful - do not attempt to completely remove the display at this stage.
- Slide it along the right edge to cut any remaining adhesive.
Step 11 | Open up the phone assembly
Be gentle when handling the display cable — risk of damage.
- Fold the screen towards the left side of the phone, similar to opening a book.
Step 12 | Unfasten the display bracket screw
For the Pixel 6 Pro, Torx T3 screws are used.
Standard Torx bits can be used instead.
Apply constant, downward force to avoid screw stripping.
- Torx T3 screwdriver required for removing 2.0 mm-long 3IP Torx Plus screw securing display cable metal bracket.
- Keep track of each removed screw and its original location to ensure proper reassembly.
Step 13 | Remove the display cable bracket
Remove the metal bracket covering the display cable connector using a pair of tweezers.
Keep this component separate for reinstallation.
Step 14 | Disconnect the display cable
Disconnect the display flex cable using a spudger.
- Pry the connector straight up from its socket.
Step 15 | Screen information
Handling the Pixel's screen requires care as it is fragile and prone to damage from scratches or dents.
- Grip the screen by its edges when handling to prevent accidental marks.
- Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth on your work area, ensuring nothing touches the bottom of the screen.
Step 16 | Remove the screen
Remove the screen.
Reassembly: Remove any protective liners from the screen's front-facing camera hole and sensor cutout before closing the phone.
- Reinstall the display cable bracket.
- Test your phone by temporarily connecting the screen, powering on, and verifying it works as expected. Then power off and disconnect.
If using custom-cut adhesives or pre-cut adhesive card: Follow additional guides for correct application.
New screen installation: Calibrate the fingerprint sensor according to separate calibration guide.
Step 17 | Loosen the graphite film adhesive
Do not apply direct heat to the battery — risk of thermal damage.
- Apply a heated iOpener or heat gun to the rear glass for at least two minutes.
- Heat should target adhesive underneath graphite films on top of the battery, not the battery itself.
Step 18 | Remove the graphite film
Avoid puncturing or bending the battery with your tool, as this may cause chemical leaks or thermal events.
- Peel off the black graphite film from the bottom edge of the battery and motherboard shield using blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail.
- Remove the exposed areas of graphite film completely.
Step 19 | Peel off the graphite film
For battery replacement, peel only the bottom part of the graphite film.
- To replace the rear camera, remove it entirely.
- To replace earpiece speaker or front-facing camera, leave in place.
Use blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail to carefully peel graphite film off top right battery corner.
For full access, fold the graphite film towards the selfie camera.
Step 20 | Remove the graphite film
Reapply iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes if graphite film is hard to peel.
- Peel black graphite film from left edge of battery using blunt nose tweezers or clean fingernail.
- Continue peeling around the motherboard shield.
Step 21 | Unfasten the charging port bracket screws
Remove the two 5.1 mm long, Torx T3 screws using a Torx T3 screwdriver.
- The screws are located in the charging port metal bracket.
Step 22 | Remove the charging port bracket
Remove the charging port bracket using a pair of tweezers.
Keep this component for reinstallation.
Step 23 | Unfasten the motherboard cover screws
Remove the motherboard cover using a Torx T3 screwdriver.
- There are five 3IP Torx Plus screws, each measuring 5.1 mm in length.
- Loosen the screws by inserting and turning the Torx T3 screwdriver counterclockwise.
Step 24 | Remove the motherboard cover
Remove the motherboard cover using tweezers or your fingers.
Step 25 | Disconnect the battery cable
Use a spudger to pry the battery cable connector straight up from its socket.
Step 26 | Unfasten the earpiece speaker screws
Remove the earpiece speaker using a Torx T3 screwdriver.
- The screws are 3.3 mm long.
- 3IP Torx Plus type.
- There are two screws to remove.
Step 27 | Pry up the earpiece speaker
Locate the bottom left edge of the earpiece speaker.
- Insert a spudger under this edge.
- Pry up the earpiece speaker by tilting it downwards using the spudger.
Step 28 | Remove the earpiece speaker
Remove the earpiece speaker using a pair of tweezers or your fingers.
Compare your new replacement part to the original carefully, transferring any remaining components as needed, and remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.