Google Pixel 6 Pro Front Camera Replacement - Google Pixel 6 Pro

Step 1 | Safety precautions

A charged battery can catch fire if damaged.

Allow the battery to drain below 25% before proceeding.
Fully power off your phone and remove all connected cables.

Step 2 | Anti-Clamp instructions

Using a cracked screen may compromise the integrity of the repair.

Check the guide on using the Anti-Clamp for detailed instructions.

Cover a cracked screen with clear packing tape to aid suction cup adhesion.
Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.
Slide the arms over the left or right edge of your phone.
Position one suction cup on the front and one on the back, near the bottom edge.
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; if they begin to slip, loosen them slightly and realign the arms.

Step 4

Heat an iOpener and insert it through the Anti-Clamp's arms.

Be cautious with heat, as excessive temperatures can damage the display or internal battery.

Fold the heated iOpener to lie along the bottom edge of the phone.
Wait one minute for adhesive release and an opening gap.
Insert an opening pick under the screen frame when a large enough gap is created.

If no sufficient gap forms, apply more heat and rotate the Anti-Clamp's handle clockwise half a turn.

Avoid over-cranking (no more than half a turn at a time) and wait one minute between turns.

Step 5 | Loosen the display adhesive

Apply an iOpener to the screen and let it heat for at least 3 minutes.

Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but avoid overheating the device.

Step 6 | Insert an opening pick

Warm the screen to a comfortable temperature before proceeding.

Apply a suction handle to the screen's bottom edge, or use clear packing tape for cracked screens.
Lift the screen and safety frame with the suction handle, creating a small gap between the screen and phone assembly.

Be careful when inserting an opening pick into the gap to avoid damaging the screen's safety frame.

Insert the opening pick in the correct position, ensuring it separates the screen from the phone assembly.
Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner of the screen to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Step 7 | Slice the adhesive

Slide a second opening pick along the bottom edge, working towards the bottom right corner.

Make sure the first pick remains in place to avoid the adhesive re-sealing.

Step 8

When using an opening pick, only insert the tip (~3-4 mm) under the screen to slice display adhesive.

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 separate the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Step 9

Reheat the adhesive with an iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes if it becomes hard to cut.

When slicing near the front facing camera, insert only the tip of the opening pick (~2-3 mm) to avoid damage or smearing.
Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner of the screen.
Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone to slice the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent resealing.

Step 10

Insert a fifth opening pick along the right edge of the phone.

Slide it towards the bottom of the phone to slice the remaining adhesive.

Do not remove the display yet, as the screen is still connected.

Step 11 | Open up the phone assembly

Strain on the display cable can damage it.

Fold the screen to the left side, as if opening a book.

Step 12 | Unfasten the display bracket screw

When working with screws, apply constant downward force to prevent stripping.

Remove the 3IP Torx Plus screw securing the display cable metal bracket using a Torx T3 screwdriver.
The Pixel 6 Pro uses Torx Plus screws, but standard Torx bits work.

Keep track of each screw and ensure it goes back exactly where it was removed from.

Step 13 | Remove the display cable bracket

Remove the metal bracket from the display cable connector using a pair of tweezers.

Keep this component for reinstallation later.

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

Handle the Pixel's screen with care as it is easily damaged by scratches or dents.

Grip the screen by its edges when handling.
Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth to prevent damage from touching objects.

Step 16 | Remove the screen

Remove the screen.

During reassembly: Check the screen's front-facing camera hole and sensor cutout for any protective liners and remove them before closing the phone.
Reinstall the display cable bracket.

Test your phone before sealing it up by temporarily connecting the screen, powering on, and verifying functionality.

Power off your phone and disconnect the screen before continuing with reassembly.
Custom-cut adhesives: Follow this guide for installation instructions.
Pre-cut adhesive card: Follow this guide for installation instructions.
New screen installation: Calibrate the fingerprint sensor by following this guide.

Step 17 | Loosen the graphite film adhesive

Do not apply direct heat to the battery, as it may suffer heat damage or trigger a thermal event.

Apply a heated iOpener or heat gun to the rear glass for at least two minutes to loosen adhesive underneath graphite films on top of the battery.

Step 18 | Remove the graphite film

Careful not to puncture or bend the battery as it may leak hazardous chemicals or cause thermal damage.

Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail to carefully remove the black graphite film from the battery's bottom edge.
Continue to peel the graphite film off the motherboard shield.
Remove the graphite film completely.

Step 19 | Peel off the graphite film

To replace the battery, simply peel back the bottom part of the graphite film.
For the rear camera, remove it completely.
Leave it intact for earpiece speaker or front-facing camera replacement.

Use blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail to carefully peel black graphite film from top right battery corner.

Fold the graphite film towards the selfie camera for access to the battery.

Step 20 | Remove the graphite film

The graphite film may cool down and become hard to remove, so reapply heat for 1-2 minutes if necessary.

Reheat the rear glass using your iOpener or a heat gun for 1-2 minutes.
Use blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail to carefully peel off the graphite film along the left edge of the battery and motherboard shield.

Step 21 | Unfasten the charging port bracket screws

Remove the Torx T3 screwdriver and take out the two 3IP Torx Plus screws securing the charging port metal bracket.

The screws are 5.1 mm long.

Step 22 | Remove the charging port bracket

Remove the charging port bracket using a pair of tweezers.

Keep this component for later reinstallation.

Step 23 | Unfasten the motherboard cover screws

Remove the Motherboard Cover using a Torx T3 Screwdriver.

Locate and take out the five 3IP Torx Plus Screws, each measuring 5.1 mm long.

Step 24 | Remove the motherboard cover

Remove the motherboard cover using tweezers or your fingers.

Careful handling recommended

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 by using a Torx T3 screwdriver to take out the two 3.3 mm Torx Plus screws.

Step 27 | Pry up the earpiece speaker

Insert the spudger under the bottom left edge of the earpiece speaker.

Tilt the earpiece speaker downwards using the spudger.

Step 28 | Remove the earpiece speaker

Remove the earpiece speaker using a pair of tweezers or your fingers.

Compare the new replacement part with the original part, then transfer any remaining components as necessary.
Remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing it.

Step 29 | Disconnect the front camera cable

Use a spudger to gently pry the front camera cable connector straight up out of its socket.

Step 30 | Remove the front camera

Remove the front camera using your fingers or a pair of tweezers.