Google Pixel 6 Rear Camera Replacement
Discharging the battery below 25% before disassembly reduces the risk of a thermal event if the battery is accidentally damaged.
- Be aware that your Google Pixel 6 contains class 1 lasers, which can emit invisible infrared laser emissions during disassembly.
- If your battery is swollen, take necessary precautions to avoid damage or explosion.
- Replacing the rear camera assembly may compromise water resistance; reapplying adhesive correctly will affect your device's IP rating.
- You'll need replacement adhesive for reassembling the device.
Step 1 | Safety precautions
A fully charged battery poses a risk of explosion or fire during the repair.
- Allow the battery to drain below 25% charge before proceeding with the repair.
- Fully power off your phone and disconnect any connected cables.
Step 2 | Anti-Clamp instructions
Ensure your screen is protected with clear packing tape if cracked.
- Use the Anti-Clamp: Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock its arms.
- (Optional) Slide the arms over the left or right phone edge.
If your phone's surface is too slippery, apply tape for better grip before proceeding.
- Position one suction cup on the front near the bottom, and the other on the back.
- Squeeze the cups together to apply suction.
Step 3
Grasp the blue handle and pull it forward to lock the arms.
- Rotate the handle clockwise for 360 degrees or until the suction cups start to stretch.
- Ensure the suction cups remain aligned. If they become misaligned, loosen them slightly and realign the arms.
Step 4
Apply heat with caution to avoid damaging the display and/or internal battery.
- Heat an iOpener or use a hair dryer/heat gun, but be careful not to apply extreme heat.
- Fold the iOpener to lay on the phone's bottom edge.
Wait one minute for the adhesive to release and create a gap.
- Insert an opening pick under the screen frame when the Anti-Clamp creates a large enough gap.
- If needed, apply more heat and rotate the handle clockwise half a turn at a time, waiting one minute between turns.
Step 5 | Loosen the display adhesive
Apply a iOpener to the screen and let it sit for 3+ minutes.
- A heated iOpener loosens adhesive underneath the display.
- Alternative heat sources: hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate
Careful not to overheat the device when using alternative heat sources.
Step 6 | Insert an opening pick
Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen, ensuring it adheres securely.
- Use clear packing tape or very strong tape if screen is badly cracked for better adhesion.
- If necessary, superglue suction handle to screen for a secure bond.
Be cautious not to damage the safety frame during this process.
- Lift the screen and its safety frame with the suction handle, creating a small gap between the screen and phone assembly.
- Insert an opening pick into the gap between the screen frame and phone assembly, ensuring correct positioning.
- Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner of the screen to sever adhesive.
- Leave the opening pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.
Step 7 | Slice the adhesive
- Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge.
- Slide it to the bottom left corner of the screen to cut the adhesive.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent resealing.
Step 8
Ensure you only insert the opening pick 3-4 mm deep to avoid getting blocked.
- Insert a third opening pick under the bottom left corner of the screen.
- Slide the pick along the left edge, slicing the display adhesive.
- Leave the pick in the top left corner to keep the adhesive separated.
Step 9
Reheat the iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes if the adhesive is hard to cut.
Insert only the tip of the opening pick (2-3 mm) when slicing near the front facing camera to avoid damaging or smearing it.
- 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
Do not attempt to separate the display from the phone yet.
- Insert a fifth opening pick
- Slide it along the right edge of the phone to loosen remaining adhesive.
Step 11 | Open up the phone assembly
Avoid straining the display cable during this procedure.
- Open the right side of the screen towards the left side of the phone assembly, much like opening a book.
Step 12 | Remove the display cable bracket
Remove the metal bracket using a pair of tweezers. Keep for reassembly.
- Carefully unhinge the bracket from the display cable connector.
- Once unhinged, remove the bracket completely.
Step 13 | Disconnect the display cable
Disconnect the display flex cable using a spudger, prying the connector directly upwards from its socket.
Step 14 | Remove the screen
To prevent damaging the Pixel's fragile screen:
- Grip the screen by its edges when handling.
- Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth to prevent damage.
Removing any screen can cause further damage or shatter it completely.
- Remove the screen.
- If your replacement screen lacks the front camera plastic bracket:
- Use a spudger to pry the bracket from the old screen.
- Adhere it to the new screen with double-sided tape.
Step 15 | Reassembly tips
- After reassembling: Check the front-facing camera hole on the screen and remove any remaining protective liners.
- Reinstall the display cable bracket.
Test your phone before sealing it up by temporarily connecting the screen, powering on the phone, and verifying it works as expected. Then power off and disconnect the screen.
- If using custom-cut adhesives: Follow the provided guide for installation instructions.
- If using a pre-cut adhesive card: Follow the included guide for application procedures.
- When installing a new screen, follow this calibration guide to set up the fingerprint sensor.
Step 16 | Loosen the graphite film adhesive
Avoid applying heat directly onto the battery, as it can cause thermal damage.
- Use an iOpener or heat gun to loosen adhesive underneath graphite films on top of the battery.
- Apply heat for at least two minutes.
Step 17 | Remove the graphite films
Do not puncture or bend the battery as it may leak chemicals or cause thermal damage.
- Use blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail to carefully peel off the black graphite film from the top edge of the battery.
- Peel the graphite film off the motherboard shield as well.
- Remove the graphite film.
Step 18
Reapply iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes if graphite film is hard to peel.
- Use blunt nose tweezers or clean fingernail to carefully peel black graphite film from left edge of battery and motherboard shield.
Step 19
When replacing the battery or loudspeaker, carefully peel the black graphite film off the bottom edge using blunt nose tweezers or a clean fingernail.
- Also remove the foam piece bridging the display and speaker. Be sure to replace it after installing a new graphite film.
- Remove the old graphite film completely.
Step 20 | Unfasten the motherboard cover screws
Remove the Torx T3 screws using a Torx T3 screwdriver.
- Eight screws at 4.8 mm long.
- One screw at 2.4 mm long.
Keep track of each screw and reattach it exactly where it was originally located to avoid damage or electrical issues.
Step 21
Careful not to touch any internal components, lift up the motherboard cover.
- Remove the cover.
Step 22 | Disconnect the battery cable
Use a spudger to carefully pry the battery connector straight up from its socket.
Step 23 | Unfasten the camera assembly screws
Remove the Torx T3 screws from the camera assembly using a Torx T3 screwdriver.
- The screws are approximately 4.8 mm long.
Step 24 | Disconnect the camera cables
Disconnect the two camera cables using a spudger, carefully prying their connectors straight up from their sockets.
Step 25 | Remove the rear camera assembly
Careful handling required for rear camera assembly.
- Lift out the rear camera assembly using your fingers or a pair of tweezers.
- Compare the new part to the original and transfer any remaining components, such as the grey protective cushion.
- Remove any plastic spacer from the replacement camera module.
- Clean the lens surface thoroughly before installing the camera assembly.