Google Pixel 7 Pro Front Camera Replacement - Google Pixel 7 Pro

Step 1 | Safety precautions

A fully charged battery poses a risk of explosion upon damage.

Allow the battery to drain below 25% to prevent explosion hazard.

Power down your phone completely and unplug all cables.

Step 2 | Screen removal information

Do not pry at the screen seam.

Pry at the bezel seam where the plastic bezel meets the frame, held in place by plastic clips.
Insert opening picks carefully to avoid separating the screen from its safety frame.
Limit pick insertion depth to approximately 3.5 mm during removal procedure to avoid damaging internals and interfering with plastic clips.
Avoid inserting opening picks too deeply, as this can block them under the screen.

Step 3 | Anti-Clamp instructions

Use the Anti-Clamp tool for easier opening (see linked guide for instructions).
If screen is cracked, cover with clear packing tape to aid suction cup adhesion.

Never use the Anti-Clamp if your phone's surface is too slippery.

Unlock the Anti-Clamp by pulling the blue handle backwards.
Slide arms over phone edge (left or right).
Position suction cups near bottom edge, one on front and one on back.
Squeeze suction cups together for a secure grip.

Step 4

Pull the blue handle forward to lock the arms.
Turn the handle clockwise 360 degrees or until the cups start to stretch.

Make sure the suction cups remain aligned with each other. If they begin to slip out of alignment, loosen the suction cups slightly and realign the arms.

Step 5

Use caution when applying heat to avoid damaging display or internal battery.

Heat an iOpener and pass it through the Anti-Clamp's arms.
Fold the iOpener so it lies on the phone's bottom edge.
Wait one minute for adhesive release before proceeding.

Do not crank more than a half turn at a time, and wait one minute between turns.

Continue until the Anti-Clamp creates a sufficient gap, then proceed with an opening pick under the screen frame.

Step 6 | Loosen the display adhesive

Do not apply excessive heat to avoid damaging 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 be careful not to overheat the device.

The edge should feel slightly too hot to the touch when ready.

Step 7 | Insert an opening pick

Apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen when it is warm to the touch.

If your display is badly cracked, apply clear packing tape for better suction or use strong tape instead.

Lift the screen and safety frame using the suction handle to create a small gap between the screen and phone assembly.
Be cautious as this may be difficult depending on the phone's age; reapply heat if necessary.

Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Step 8 | Prevent damage to your phone

Be cautious when separating the screen adhesive — risk of damage.

Insert your pick no more than ~2.5 mm deep to avoid harming the device.
Avoid damaging the screen cable, located near the left edge, roughly halfway up the phone's frame.
Exercise care in areas with many spring contacts around the phone's perimeter to prevent bending or damage.

Step 9 | Slice the bottom edge adhesive

Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner of the screen.

Do not remove the opening pick as this will allow the adhesive to reseal.

Step 10

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge and slide it to the bottom left corner.

Use the tip of the opening pick (~1 mm) to slice the adhesive in this area.
Leave the opening pick in place to prevent resealing.

The plastic clip at the bottom left will block your tool - be careful when navigating around it.

Step 11 | Release the left clips

Insert the third opening pick under the bottom left corner of the screen.

Slide the opening pick along the left edge of the screen to slice the adhesive and release clips.
Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to keep the adhesive from resealing.

Step 12 | Slice the top edge adhesive

If adhesive becomes hard to cut, it has likely cooled down.

Reheat for 1-2 minutes using an iOpener or heat gun.
Near front facing camera: only insert tip of opening pick (~2.5 mm) to avoid damage or smearing.

Insert a fourth opening pick at top left corner of screen.

Slide along top edge of phone to cut adhesive.
Leave opening pick in top right corner to prevent resealing of adhesive.

Step 13 | Release the right clips

Insert a fifth opening pick near the right edge and slide it along the edge to slice remaining adhesive.

The screen will release when the plastic clips are disengaged, but do not remove the display yet as it is still connected by a flex cable.

Do not attempt to separate the display from the phone assembly until you have disconnected the flex cable.

Step 14 | Open up the phone

Hold the right edge of the screen and lift it up towards the left side.

Avoid twisting the screen or moving it too far from the frame to prevent damage to the flex cable.

Rest the screen upside down, parallel to the frame.

Step 15 | Release the display cable bracket

The display cable bracket may require significant force to release.

Insert one arm of a tweezers into the opening at the upper end of the display cable bracket.
Pry the bracket inwards with the tweezers to release it.

Step 16 | Remove the display cable bracket

Use a pair of tweezers to grasp the display cable bracket.
Pull the bracket from underneath the midframe towards the camera.

Step 17 | Disconnect the display cable

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

To re-attach, align the connector carefully and press down on one side until it clicks into place.

Repeat this process on the other side; do not press in the middle.

Misaligned connectors may bend pins, causing permanent damage.

Step 18 | Screen information

The Pixel's screen back is extremely fragile and prone to damage from minor scratches or dents.

Grip the screen by its edges when handling to prevent accidental damage.
When placing the screen, ensure no objects are in contact with the bottom surface. Consider resting it on a soft, lint-free cloth.

Step 19 | Separate the screen

Do not touch the screen during boot-up or calibration sequence to avoid touch calibration issues.

Separate screen from phone assembly.

During reassembly:

Tighten all screws and check for loose parts.
Reconnect the screen, test your phone, and power down.

Apply new adhesive after cleaning with isopropyl alcohol (>90%). Follow device-specific guides for custom-cut adhesives or pre-cut adhesive cards.

Step 20 | Peel off the graphite foil

Never puncture or bend the battery as it may leak toxic substances or cause a fire.

Use a pair of tweezers to gently peel the graphite foil off the battery and midframe.
If necessary, apply a heated iOpener to the back of the device for two minutes to loosen the adhesive before peeling.

Step 21 | Unfasten the charging port bracket screws

Remove the Torx T3 screwdriver from your toolbox.

Use the Torx T3 screwdriver to loosen and remove two 5.1 mm-long screws.
The screws secure the charging port bracket in place.

Step 22 | Remove the charging port bracket

Remove the charging port bracket with a pair of tweezers.

Step 23 | Unfasten the midframe screws

Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the six 5.1 mm-long screws securing the midframe.

Step 24 | Remove the midframe

Use tweezers to carefully extract the midframe.

During reassembly inspect the thermal pad for damage.
If damaged, remove the pad and clean the area with high-concentration (greater than 90%) isopropyl alcohol using a microfiber or lint-free cloth.
Apply a new thermal pad to ensure optimal performance.

Step 25 | Disconnect the battery cable

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

Step 26 | Unfasten the mmWave antenna bracket screw

Remove the Torx T3 screw (5.1mm long) using a Torx T3 screwdriver.

Step 27 | Remove the mmWave antenna bracket

Remove the mmWave antenna bracket with a pair of tweezers.

Step 28 | Disconnect the mmWave antenna cable

Disconnect the mmWave antenna cable using a spudger.

Pry the cable connector straight up from its socket.

Step 29 | Loosen the mmWave antenna cable

Remove the mmWave antenna cable using a plastic spudger.

Apply gentle pressure at the bottom end of the mmWave antenna cable.
Pry the cable away from the motherboard to release it.

Step 30

Reapply the opening pick to the mmWave antenna cable, carefully separating the horizontal part from the motherboard.

Continue using the same amount of force as before.

Step 31 | Remove the mmWave antenna assembly

Use extreme care when handling mmWave components to avoid damage.

Use tweezers to carefully lift the mmWave antenna including its cable out of its recess.
Remove the mmWave antenna assembly.

During reassembly, inspect the thermal pad and replace it if damaged:

Remove old pad using a plastic spudger.
Clean area with high-concentration (greater than 90%) isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber or lint-free cloth.
Apply new thermal pad, ensuring secure contact.

Step 32 | Unfasten the rear camera assembly screws

Remove the two Torx T3 screws with a length of 5.1 mm.

Secure the rear camera assembly with these screws.

Step 33 | Remove the spring

Remove the spring at the top left corner of the rear camera assembly using a pair of tweezers.

Step 34 | Disconnect the front facing camera

Disconnect the front facing camera cable using a spudger. Pry the connector straight up from its socket.

Avoid folding the cable sharply to prevent damage.

Fold the cable upwards to free the rear camera assembly.

Step 35 | Disconnect the camera cables

Disconnect the telephoto camera cable using a spudger, prying the connector straight up from its socket.

Step 36

Disconnect the wide and ultrawide camera cables using a spudger. Pry the connectors straight up from their sockets.

Step 37 | Remove the rear camera assembly

Remove the rear camera assembly.
If your replacement camera has a plastic spacer, remove it prior to installation.

Ensure the lens surface is free from smudges and dust before reinstalling the camera module.

Step 38 | Unfasten the earpiece speaker screw

Remove the Torx T3 screw securing the earpiece speaker.

Be careful not to strip the screw head as it is only 3.1 mm long.

Step 39 | Loosen the earpiece speaker adhesive

Apply a iOpener to the rear-facing camera glass.

Leave the iOpener on for at least 1 minute to loosen adhesive.
This should soften the adhesive underneath the earpiece speaker.

Step 40 | Pry up the earpiece speaker

Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the top left corner where the earpiece speaker meets the frame.
Pry upward on the spudger to loosen the earpiece speaker.

Step 41 | Remove the earpiece speaker

Use tweezers to carefully remove the earpiece speaker.

Step 42 | Remove the front facing camera

Remove the front facing camera with a pair of tweezers.