Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Front Facing Camera Replacement

Let the Pixel's battery drain to below 25% before proceeding to prevent potential damage or fire.

• Unplug all cables from the phone.
• Press and hold the Power button until the screen turns off completely.

Mark a point 3mm from the pick's tip with a permanent marker or tape a coin to a pick at this distance.

• Insert the pick into the adhesive, but do not insert more than 3 mm under the rear cover.
• Avoid damaging internal components when separating the adhesive from the frame.

Attach a suction handle to the bottom edge of the rear cover, as close to the edge as possible.

Apply firm, steady pressure to the suction handle until a small space appears underneath the rear cover.

• Insert the pointed end of an opening pick into the created gap.

Insert the opening pick at an angle and slide it along the bottom edge.

• Separate the adhesive by gently moving the pick back and forth.
• Avoid inserting the pick more than 3 mm deep to prevent damage.

• Insert the opening pick at the left edge and slide it along the top edge.
• This will help to separate the adhesive.

Run your pick along the right edge to detach any remaining adhesive.

Do not attempt to fully remove the rear cover yet.

• Lift the left edge of the rear cover using a suction handle and swing it over the right edge, as if opening a book.
• If necessary, inspect the perimeter for any remaining adhesive and use an opening pick to separate it.
• Prop up the rear cover with the suction handle to access the ribbon cable near the top right corner.

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and use it to remove the two screws (5.2 mm long) securing the cable cover.

Remove the cable cover with tweezers or your fingers.

Use the point of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the rear cover press connector.

Remove the rear cover.

• During reassembly, follow these steps to apply new adhesive:
• Apply new adhesive according to the manufacturer's instructions.
• Install your back cover.

Locate the adhesive tape near the left edge of your phone.

• Use the tip of a spudger and your fingers to peel up the tape.
• Remove enough tape to access the bracket and screws underneath.

Keep the removed tape for reassembly purposes.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 5.2 mm-long screws securing the wireless charging cable cover.

Remove the cover using tweezers or your fingers.

Insert the opening pick into the space between the phone case and the charging connector.

• Pry gently with a small amount of force, trying not to damage the surrounding area.
• The wireless charging press-connector should now be loose and can be removed by hand.

Insert the pointed end of the spudger under the ultra-wideband press connector.

Apply gentle pressure with the spudger to pry up and release the connector.

Remove the two Torx Plus 3IP screws using a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver.

Be careful not to damage the surrounding components.

Remove the wireless charging assembly.

Disconnect the battery press connector with a spudger.

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to take out the 5.2 mm-long screw holding the mmWave antenna cover in place.

Locate the metal clip securing the mmWave antenna cover at the bottom left corner.

• Insert a spudger point under the tab near the bottom left corner of the mmWave antenna cover.
• Pry up and slide the cover to the right using the spudger to unclip it.

Push the cover along the bottom edge of the phone.

• During disassembly, gently pull the right edge towards the bottom and remove the cover.
• For reassembly, insert tabs under recesses and push down to secure.

• Spudger tip: Pry up and disconnect the mmWave antenna press connector in the top right corner of the logic board.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the front-facing camera press connector.

Touching the cameras may damage them; clean with microfiber or lint-free cloth if accidental contact occurs.

• Hold the front-facing camera cable aside using a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to access the mmWave antenna screw.
• Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screw securing the mmWave antenna with a length of 4.2 mm.

Remove the mmWave antenna using tweezers or your fingers.

• During reassembly, ensure the mmWave antenna is placed under the front facing camera cable.

Locate and carefully pry the front facing camera away from its adhesive using the point of a spudger.

• Lift the right edge of the front facing camera, separating it from the adhesive.
• Remove the camera with tweezers or your fingers.

• Tweezers: Remove old front-facing camera adhesive from frame.
• Remove larger clear liner from front-facing camera adhesive.
• Tweezers: Carefully place adhesive into front-facing camera recess.
• Spudger: Press adhesive into place, securing it to the frame.
• Remove remaining blue liner from adhesive.

Remove protective caps and liners from the new front facing camera.

• With the cable on the right edge, press the front facing camera into its recess.
• The camera will secure with adhesive.