Google Pixel 7 Earpiece Speaker Replacement - Google Pixel 7

Step 1 | Safety precautions

A fully charged battery may cause a fire hazard when damaged, so ensure it is below 25% capacity.

Power off the phone completely.
Remove all external power cables and connectors.

Step 2 | Screen removal information

Locate the safety frame holding the screen in place.

Insert opening picks under the safety frame, avoiding separation from the screen.
Limit pick insertion to ~3.5 mm to prevent internal damage and clip interference.

Inserting too deeply may block the pick or cause unnecessary stress on plastic clips.

Step 3 | Anti-Clamp instructions

To use the Anti-Clamp, follow these steps:

Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the arms.
Slide the arms over either the left or right edge of your phone.
Position the suction cups near the bottom edge, one on front and one on back.

If your screen is cracked, apply clear packing tape to help suction cup adhere.

Alternatively, use tape to create a grippier surface if phone surface is too slippery.

Step 4

Grasp the blue handle and pull it forward to lock the arms in place.

Turn the handle clockwise for 360 degrees or until the suction cups start to stretch.

Maintain alignment of the suction cups at all times. If they begin to slip out of alignment, loosen them slightly and realign the arms.

Step 5

Apply heat with an iOpener or alternative tool to prevent damage.

Thread the heat source through the Anti-Clamp's arms.
Fold the iOpener along the phone's bottom edge.
Wait one minute for the adhesive to release and create an opening gap.
Insert an opening pick under the screen frame when a large enough gap is created.

Apply more heat in small increments, rotating the handle clockwise half a turn at a time, waiting one minute between turns.

Step 6 | Loosen the display adhesive

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

The iOpener can be heated using other tools, such as a hair dryer or heat gun, but be careful not to overheat the device.

The edge of the device should feel slightly too hot to the touch for effective loosening.

Step 7 | Insert an opening pick

Apply suction handle to warm screen for safe removal.

Apply clear packing tape over cracked display if needed.
Use strong tape or superglue as alternative to suction cup.

Lift screen carefully with suction handle, creating a small gap.

Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Apply more heat if necessary for easier removal.

Step 8 | Prevent damage to your phone

Never insert the pick more than 2.5 mm to prevent screen damage.

Identify the area near the left edge, about halfway up, where the screen cable is located.
Be extremely cautious in this region to avoid damaging the cable.
Avoid touching spring contacts around the phone's perimeter with the pick to prevent bending or damage.

Step 9 | Slice the bottom edge adhesive

Position the opening pick at the bottom right corner of the screen and gently slide it across, cutting through the adhesive.

Do not remove the opening pick as this will cause the adhesive to reform.

Step 10

Place another opening pick at the bottom edge.
Move it towards the bottom left corner to cut the adhesive.

Do not remove the original pick — it prevents resealing of the adhesive.

Step 11 | Release the left clips

Insert a third opening pick under the bottom left corner of the screen.
Slide it along the left edge, slicing the adhesive and releasing plastic clips.
Leave the pick in place to prevent resealing.

Step 12 | Slice the top edge adhesive

If the adhesive becomes difficult to cut, it may have cooled down.

Reheat with iOpener or heat gun for 1-2 minutes.

Note: Be cautious near the front facing camera.

When slicing, only insert the tip of the opening pick (~2.5 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 to slice the adhesive.

Leave the pick in the top right corner to prevent resealing.

Step 13 | Release the right clips

Insert another opening pick near the phone's right edge.
Slide it along the right edge to cut remaining adhesive and release plastic clips.

Do not attempt to fully remove display yet, as flex cable still connects it to assembly.

Step 14 | Open up the phone assembly

Lift the right edge of the screen up towards the left side.

Avoid twisting or moving the screen too far, as this may strain or damage the flex cable.

Position the screen upside down and parallel to the frame before proceeding.

Step 15 | Release the display cable bracket

Release the display cable bracket by pushing it inwards with a pair of tweezers.

Insert one arm of the tweezers into the upper end opening.
Pry up on the bracket to release it.

Step 16 | Remove the display cable bracket

Remove the display cable bracket using tweezers, pulling from underneath the midframe towards the cameras.

Step 17 | Disconnect the display cable

Use a spudger to disconnect the display flex cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

To reattach, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side.

Do not press down on the middle or risk bending pins that can cause permanent damage.

Step 18 | Screen information

Handling the Pixel's rear display requires extra care due to its fragile nature.

Handle the screen by its edges only to prevent damage from pressure points.
Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth or equivalent when working on it to prevent contact with other objects that may scratch or dent the screen.

Step 19 | Separate the screen

Do not touch the screen during the initial boot-up process to avoid improper touch calibration.

Separate the screen from the phone.
During reassembly:

Tighten all screws and check for loose parts.
Reconnect the screen and test your phone to ensure it works.

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

Step 20 | Remove the black silicone pad

Do not puncture or bend the battery during these steps.

Remove the black silicone pad using a pair of tweezers.
Gently pry the midframe away from the battery

Step 21 | Peel off the upper graphite foil

Remove the upper graphite foil from the battery and midframe using a pair of tweezers.

If the foil does not peel easily, apply a heated iOpener for two minutes to loosen its adhesive.

Step 22 | Peel off the lower graphite foil

Peel the lower graphite foil away from the battery and midframe using a pair of tweezers.

If removal is difficult, apply a heated iOpener to the foil for two minutes to loosen its adhesive.

Step 23 | Unfasten the loudspeaker screws

Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the three screws with a length of 5.1 mm.

Step 24 | Remove the loudspeaker

Remove the loudspeaker from its recess using a pair of tweezers.

Step 25 | Unfasten the midframe screws

Remove the Torx T3 screws using a Torx T3 screwdriver.

There are nine screws, each 5.1 mm long.
They secure the midframe in place.

Step 26 | Remove the midframe

Remove the midframe using a pair of tweezers.

During reassembly, inspect the thermal pad.
If damaged, proceed as follows:

Remove the old thermal pad to prevent damage and ensure proper adhesion of the new one.

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

Step 27 | Disconnect the battery cable

Disconnect the battery cable using a spudger.

Pry the connector straight up from its socket.

Step 28 | Disconnect the front facing camera

Use a spudger to pry the front facing camera cable straight up from its socket.

Step 29 | Remove the front facing camera

Use tweezers to gently lift the front facing camera from its recess.

Remove the camera by sliding it away from its housing.

Step 30 | Unfasten the earpiece speaker screw

Remove the screw (5.1 mm long) that secures the earpiece speaker using a Torx T3 screwdriver.

Step 31 | Pry up the earpiece speaker

Position the spudger at the bottom edge of the earpiece speaker.

Apply gentle pressure and pry upwards carefully to avoid damage.

Loosen the earpiece speaker in this manner until it comes loose.

Step 32 | Remove the earpiece speaker

Remove the earpiece speaker using a pair of tweezers.