Google Pixel 6 Pro Rear Camera Replacement

Discharge battery below 25% before disassembly to prevent thermal event risk if damaged accidentally.

This repair guide is not endorsed by Google, and more information can be found on our website.
Rear camera assembly removal or replacement instructions for the Google Pixel 6 Pro are provided here.
If your battery is swollen, take necessary precautions to avoid damage.

Caution: Disassembly exposes invisible infrared laser emissions due to the device's class 1 lasers.

Your device will lose its IP rating and water resistance upon completion, depending on adhesive reapplication quality.

You'll need replacement adhesive for proper component reattachment during reassembly.

Step 1 | Safety precautions

Allow the battery to deplete to at least 25% charge.

Power off your phone completely, then unplug all connected cables.

Step 2 | Anti-Clamp instructions

For alternate method, skip ahead three steps.

If screen is cracked, apply clear packing tape to help suction cup adhere.
Pull blue handle backwards to unlock Anti-Clamp arms.

Slide Anti-Clamp arms over phone edge (left or right).

Position suction cups near bottom edge of phone: one on front, one on back.

Squeeze suction cups together to apply suction.
If surface is too slippery, use tape to create a grippier surface.

Step 3

Push the blue handle forward to lock the arms.

Turn the handle clockwise for 360 degrees or until the cups start to stretch.
Ensure the suction cups remain aligned; if they begin to slip, loosen slightly and realign the arms.

Step 4

Use heat with caution to avoid damaging the display and/or internal battery.

Heat an iOpener or use a hair dryer/heat gun, but be cautious of extreme temperatures.
Fold the iOpener to apply it along the bottom edge of the phone.

Wait one minute for the adhesive to release and create a gap.

Insert an opening pick under the screen frame when a large enough gap is created.
If the gap is insufficient, apply more heat, rotating the handle clockwise half a turn at a time.
Wait one minute between turns and let the Anti-Clamp and time do the work.

Step 5 | Loosen the display adhesive

Avoid overheating the device.

Apply a heated iOpener to the screen for at least 3 minutes.
Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but monitor temperature to avoid damage.

Step 6 | Insert an opening pick

Warm up the screen before applying a suction handle to the bottom edge, if necessary cover with clear packing tape for better adhesion.

Super glue as last resort.

Lift the screen and safety frame with the suction handle to create a gap between the screen and phone assembly.
Insert an opening pick into the correct position, avoiding separation from the safety frame.
Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner of the screen to slice its adhesive.
Leave the pick in place to prevent resealing.

Step 7 | Slice the adhesive

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge of the screen.

Slide the pick upwards and towards the right, until it reaches the bottom right corner of the screen.
Leave the pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.

Step 8

When removing the Google Pixel 6 Pro screen, be aware that small plastic pins secure it in place.

Only insert the opening pick tip (~3-4 mm) under the screen to avoid blockages.
Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner of the screen.
Slide this pick along the left edge to slice the display adhesive.
Leave one opening pick in the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Step 9

Check if the adhesive has cooled down; if so, reheat with an iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes.

When slicing near the front facing camera: Insert only the tip of the opening pick (~2-3 mm) to avoid damage.
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, then leave it in the top right corner to prevent resealing.

Step 10

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

The screen remains attached to the phone; do not attempt to remove the display at this time.

Step 11 | Open up the phone assembly

Do not strain the display cable.

Fold the screen to the left, as if opening a book.
Keep your actions gentle and controlled when handling the phone assembly.

Step 12 | Unfasten the display bracket screw

Standard Torx bits work for Pixel 6 Pro, but apply constant downward force to avoid stripping.

Remove the 3IP Torx Plus screw (Torx T3, 2.0 mm-long) securing the display cable metal bracket.
Keep track of each screw and reattach it to its original location.

Step 13 | Remove the display cable bracket

Remove the metal bracket using a pair of tweezers.

Save this part for later reinstallation.

Step 14 | Disconnect the display cable

Disconnect the display flex cable by gently prying the connector straight up from its socket using a spudger.

Step 15 | Screen information

Handle the Pixel screen carefully to prevent damage.

Grip the screen by its edges when handling.
Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth in your work area to avoid contact with other objects at the bottom of the screen.

Step 16 | Remove the screen

Remove the screen from the phone.

During reassembly:

Check for protective liners on the camera hole and sensor cutout of the new screen. Remove them before closing the phone.
Reinstall the display cable bracket.

Test your phone's functionality by temporarily connecting the screen, powering it on, and verifying proper operation before continuing with reassembly.

Disconnect the screen once testing is complete.

Follow specific guidelines for your device:

Custom-cut adhesives: Follow this guide for application instructions.
Pre-cut adhesive card: Follow this guide for proper installation.

If replacing the screen, calibrate the fingerprint sensor according to these instructions.

Step 17 | Loosen the graphite film adhesive

Apply indirect heat to avoid damaging the battery.

Use an iOpener or heat gun on the rear glass for at least two minutes.
Avoid direct heat application to the battery, as it may cause thermal damage.

Step 18 | Remove the graphite film

A punctured or bent battery can leak chemicals or cause a thermal event, so handle with care.

Use blunt nose tweezers or your clean fingernail to carefully peel off the black graphite film from the bottom edge of the battery and the motherboard shield.
Remove the graphite film.

Step 19 | Peel off the graphite film

Replace rear camera: Remove it completely.

Replace front facing camera or earpiece speaker: Leave them in place.

Beware of short circuits when handling graphite film!

Blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail: Peel black graphite film off top right battery corner.
Fold graphite film towards selfie camera for access to the battery.

Step 20 | Remove the graphite film

If the graphite film becomes hard to remove, it has likely cooled down.

Reapply heat for 1-2 minutes using an iOpener or heat gun to the rear glass.
Use blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail to carefully peel off the black graphite film from:

the left edge of the battery
the motherboard shield

Step 21 | Unfasten the charging port bracket screws

Remove the Torx T3 screwdriver and use it to take out the two 3IP Torx Plus screws with a length of 5.1 mm, located on either side of the charging port metal bracket.

Step 22 | Remove the charging port bracket

Remove the charging port bracket using a pair of tweezers.

This component must be kept for reinstallation.

Step 23 | Unfasten the motherboard cover screws

Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the five 3IP Torx Plus screws, each with a length of 5.1 mm, securing the motherboard cover.

Step 24 | Remove the motherboard cover

Remove the motherboard cover with a pair of tweezers or your fingers.

Step 25 | Disconnect the battery cable

Disconnect the battery connector with a spudger, prying it straight up from its socket.

Step 26 | Unfasten the camera connector cover screws

Remove the Torx T3 screwdriver and unscrew the two 3IP Torx Plus screws, located on either side of the camera connector cover, using a screw length of 5.1 mm.

Step 27 | Remove the camera connector cover

Remove the camera connector cover using a pair of tweezers.

Keep this component for reinstallation during reassembly.

Step 28 | Unfasten the camera assembly screw

Remove the Torx T3 screw using a Torx T3 screwdriver.

The screw is a 3IP Torx Plus screw with a length of 3.3 mm.
The screw secures the camera assembly.

Step 29 | Peel off the copper foil

Peel the top half of the copper foil away from the metal spacer using a pair of tweezers.

Fold the copper foil back into place.

During reassembly, ensure that the copper foil is not in contact with any components other than the rear camera assembly and its original attachments.

Step 30 | Disconnect the telephoto cable

Disconnect the telephoto cable using a spudger.

Pry the cable connector straight up from its socket.

Step 31 | Disconnect the camera cables

Disconnect the cable of the wide camera using a spudger. Pry the connector straight up from its socket.

Repeat for the ultrawide camera.

Step 32 | Remove the camera assembly

Lift the camera assembly out of its recess using tweezers or fingers.

Compare the new replacement part to the original, then transfer any remaining components or remove adhesive backings as needed.
If your replacement camera module has a plastic spacer, remove it before installing.
Clean the lens surface of dust and smudges prior to installation.