Google Pixel 7 Pro Rear Camera Assembly Replacement

Discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling for safety and reduced risk of fire.

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Use this guide to replace the rear camera assembly in your Google Pixel 7 Pro (GE2AE model with 5G mmWave antenna). Non-mmWave models can still use this guide; just ignore the mmWave steps.

If you have a swollen battery, take necessary precautions.

Class 1 lasers are present in the Pixel 7 Pro. Disassembly may expose you to invisible infrared laser emissions.

Reapplying adhesive correctly is crucial for retaining water resistance after repair, but your device will lose its IP rating. Replacement adhesive is required for completion.

Step 1 | Safety precautions

Discharge battery below 25% charge to prevent potential fire hazard.

Power down the device completely.
Disconnect all external connections, including charging cables.

Step 2 | Screen removal information

Avoid prying at the screen seam, as it separates the screen from the phone.

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.

Only insert picks up to ~3.5 mm deep during removal to avoid damaging internals and interfering with plastic clips.

Avoid inserting picks too deeply, as this can block access due to multiple plastic clips around the screen.

Step 3 | Anti-Clamp instructions

If screen is cracked, cover with clear packing tape for better suction.

Pull blue handle backwards to unlock Anti-Clamp arms.
Slide arms over phone's left or right edge.

Tape can be applied if surface is too slippery for Anti-Clamp to hold.

Step 4

Lock the arms by pulling the blue handle forward.

Turn the handle clockwise 360 degrees until the cups start to stretch.
Suction cups must remain aligned. If they become misaligned, loosen them and realign the arms.

Step 5

Apply moderate heat using an iOpener, hair dryer, or heat gun to the Anti-Clamp.

Proceed with care to avoid damaging the display and/or internal battery.

Fold the iOpener so it lies along the phone's bottom edge.
Wait one minute for the adhesive to release and a gap to form.
Insert an opening pick under the screen frame once the Anti-Clamp has created a sufficient gap.

If insufficient gap, apply more heat and rotate handle clockwise by half a turn. Wait one minute between turns.

Step 6 | Loosen the display adhesive

Apply a heated iOpener to the screen for at least 3 minutes.

Avoid overheating, as this can damage the device; the edge should only feel slightly too hot to the touch.

If an iOpener is not available, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate instead.

Step 7 | Insert an opening pick

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

For badly cracked screens, use clear packing tape or strong tape for better adhesion or superglue if necessary.

Lift the screen and safety frame with the suction handle to create a small gap.
Be prepared to reapply heat to an older phone model as needed.

Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Step 8 | Prevent damage to your phone

Avoid damaging your phone by not inserting a pick more than ~2.5 mm into the screen adhesive.

Identify the area where the screen cable is located, about halfway up the left edge of the phone.
Bend carefully around spring contacts along the perimeter of the phone to avoid damaging them.

Step 9 | Slice the bottom edge adhesive

Insert the opening pick at the bottom right corner and gently slide it across the screen to separate the adhesive.

Do not remove the opening pick until you've completed repairs, as resealing may occur otherwise.

Step 10

Insert an additional opening pick at the screen's bottom edge and slide it to the bottom left corner.

Be cautious not to hit a plastic clip in this area.

Leave the opening picks in place to prevent adhesive resealing.
Use only the tip of the opening pick (~1 mm) to navigate around the plastic clip.

Step 11 | Release the left clips

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 and release the plastic clips.
Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Step 12 | Slice the top edge adhesive

If the adhesive becomes hard to cut, it may have cooled down — use your iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes to reheat it.

When slicing near the front facing camera, insert only the tip of the opening pick (~2.5 mm) to avoid damaging or smearing the camera.
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 the adhesive from resealing.

Step 13 | Release the right clips

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

Slide it carefully to slice any remaining adhesive and release the right plastic clips.

Do not attempt to remove the display entirely yet, as the screen remains connected by a flex cable.

Step 14 | Open up the phone

Lift the right edge of the screen up and towards the left side, like opening a book.

Avoid twisting the screen or moving it too far from the frame — risk of straining or damaging the flex cable.

Rest the screen upside down and parallel to the .

Step 15 | Release the display cable bracket

Apply gentle but firm pressure to release the display cable bracket.

Insert one arm of a pair of tweezers into the upper end opening.
Pry up on the bracket while pushing it inwards to release.

Step 16 | Remove the display cable bracket

Remove the display cable bracket using a pair of tweezers, gently pulling it out from under the midframe towards the camera.

Step 17 | Disconnect the display cable

Disconnect the display flex cable using a spudger to pry the connector straight up from its socket.

To reattach, carefully align and press down on one side of the connector until it clicks into place.

Repeat this process for the other side. Do not press in the middle section.

Misaligned connectors can cause pin damage, resulting in permanent damage.

Step 18 | Screen information

Handling the Pixel's screen can cause damage from minor scratches or dents.

Grip the screen by its edges to prevent accidental damage.
Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth when working with it.

Step 19 | Separate the screen

Separate the screen from the phone assembly.

During reassembly: Check that all screws are tightened and there are no loose parts.
Reconnect the screen, then test your phone to ensure it works. Power it down.

Do not touch the screen during the calibration sequence in the boot-up process — may cause improper touch calibration and issues.

Apply new adhesive as needed after cleaning areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%). Follow custom adhesive guides or pre-cut card guidelines.

Step 20 | Peel off the graphite foil

Careful not to puncture or bend the battery when removing graphite foil.

Use a pair of tweezers to carefully peel off the graphite foil from the battery and midframe.
If stuck, heat the back with an iOpener for two minutes to loosen adhesive before attempting removal.

Step 21 | Unfasten the charging port bracket screws

Remove the charging port bracket screws using a Torx T3 screwdriver.

There are two screws, each 5.1 mm long.

Step 22 | Remove the charging port bracket

Remove the charging port bracket with a pair of tweezers.

Step 23 | Unfasten the midframe screws

Remove the six Torx T3 screws using a Torx T3 screwdriver.

The screws are 5.1 mm long.
There are six screws in total, securing the midframe.

Step 24 | Remove the midframe

Remove the midframe using a pair of tweezers.

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

Step 25 | Disconnect the battery cable

Disconnect the battery cable using a spudger. Pry the connector straight up from its socket.

Step 26 | Unfasten the mmWave antenna bracket screw

Remove the Torx T3 screw using a Torx T3 screwdriver.

The screw is approximately 5.1mm long.
This screw secures the mmWave antenna bracket.

Step 27 | Remove the mmWave antenna bracket

Remove the using a pair of tweezers.

Step 28 | Disconnect the mmWave antenna cable

Disconnect the mmWave antenna cable by using a spudger to pry the connector straight up from its socket.

Step 29 | Loosen the mmWave antenna cable

Slide an opening pick under the starting at its bottom end.

Gently pry the away from the motherboard.

Be careful not to damage the adhesive or surrounding components.

Step 30

Repeat the previous procedure and use the opening pick to carefully separate the horizontal part of the mmWave antenna cable from the motherboard.

Step 31 | Remove the mmWave antenna assembly

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

Remove the mmWave antenna assembly.

Check thermal pad condition during reassembly — if damaged, replace as follows:

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

Step 32 | Unfasten the rear camera assembly screws

Remove the Rear Camera Assembly screws using a Torx T3 Screwdriver.

The screws are located on either side of the camera assembly, and each is approximately 5.1 mm long.

Step 33 | Remove the spring

Remove the rear camera assembly spring using a pair of tweezers.

Step 34 | Disconnect the front facing camera

Careful, do not fold the cable sharply — risk of damage.

Disconnect the front facing camera cable by prying its connector straight up from the socket using a spudger.
Fold the cable upwards to free the rear camera assembly.

Step 35 | Disconnect the camera cables

Use a spudger to disconnect the telephoto camera cable by 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 replacing with a new camera module, ensure any included plastic spacer has been removed.
The lens surface must be clean and free of smudges or dust before installing the camera assembly.