Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Rear Cameras Replacement

Allow the battery to drain below 25% to prevent potential fire hazard.

• Disconnect all cables from your Pixel.
• Completely power down the device by pressing and holding the power button.

Locate the adhesive securing the rear cover to the frame.

Avoid inserting tools more than 3 mm under the rear cover to prevent damaging internal components.

• Measure and mark a pick with a permanent marker, leaving exactly 3 mm from the tip.
• Alternatively, use tape to attach a coin to the pick, ensuring it is also 3 mm from the tip.

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

Use firm pressure to pry the suction handle upwards.

• Create a small gap at the rear cover's edge.
• Slide the opening pick into the gap.

Insert an opening pick at the bottom edge and gently slide it up, avoiding insertion beyond 3mm.

• The pick will help separate the adhesive holding it in place.

• Opening pick: slide it up the left edge, then along the top edge to loosen adhesive.

Slide the pick along the right edge to release 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, then swing it over the right edge, similar to opening a book.
• If difficulties persist, inspect the perimeter for remaining adhesive and use an opening pick to separate it.
• Prop up the rear cover using the suction handle to access the ribbon cable near the top right corner.

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

• The screws are located under the cable cover and are 5.2 mm long.

Remove the cable cover using tweezers or your fingers.

Insert the spudger into the connector gap at an angle, then gently pry up and release.

Be cautious not to damage the surrounding plastic or electrical components.

Remove the rear cover.

• During reassembly, refer to this guide for applying new adhesive.
• Install the back cover as instructed in the guide.

Use the tip of a spudger or your fingers to carefully peel back the piece of tape near the left edge of your phone.

• Peel up enough tape to access the bracket and screws underneath, but do not completely remove it (save for reassembly).

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and use it to loosen the two 5.2 mm screws securing the wireless charging cable cover.

• The screws are located at the edge of the cover, closest to the phone's body.
• Gently pry up the cover using a plastic spudger once the screws have been removed.

Remove the cover using tweezers or your fingers.

Careful not to damage the press-connector.

• Insert the opening pick at the edge of the press-connector.
• Gently pry up and disconnect the wireless charging connector.

Use the point of a spudger to carefully pry up the ultra-wideband press connector.

• Pry gently but firmly, working your way around the edges until the connector releases.

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and unscrew the two 2.2 mm screws securing the wireless charging assembly.

Disconnect and remove the wireless charging assembly.

Disconnect the battery press connector by prying it up with a spudger.

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screw securing the mmWave antenna cover with a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver. The screw is 5.2 mm long.

Locate the metal clip securing the 's bottom left corner.

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

Remove the phone cover by gently pulling its right edge toward the bottom.

• For reassembly, locate the two tabs on the top corners and insert them under their respective recesses in the frame.
• Push the cover down to secure it into place.

Risk of damage — use a spudger carefully.

• Pry up the mmWave antenna press connector with the point of a spudger.
• Gently release the connector from its location on the top right corner of the logic board.

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

Avoid touching the cameras during this step; if accidentally touched, clean with a microfiber cloth.

• Hold the front facing camera cable out of the way to access the mmWave antenna screw.
• Remove the mmWave antenna screw using a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver.

Remove the mmWave antenna using tweezers or your fingers.

• Place the mmWave antenna under the front facing camera cable during reassembly.

• Use a spudger to pry up the three remaining press connectors at the bottom edge of the logic board.
• The two larger press connectors are near the center, and one smaller connector is on the bottom right corner.
• Disconnect all three press connectors using the spudger.

Remove the two Torx Plus 3IP screws using the corresponding driver, located on the top left corner of the device.

• The screws are 5.2 mm long and should be removed first to proceed with further repairs.

Remove the cover with tweezers or your bare fingers.

Locate the autofocus sensor press connector in the top left corner of the phone.

• Use a pointed tool, such as a spudger, to pry up and disconnect the autofocus sensor press connector.
• Fold the cable upwards carefully to access the antenna connector underneath.

Slide one arm of your angled tweezers under the metal neck of the antenna connector.

Gently lift straight up to disconnect it — risk of damage if not done carefully.

• To reassemble, use tweezers to hold the connector in place over its socket.
• Gently press down with your finger or a spudger until the connector "snaps" into place.

If the connector does not snap into place, reposition the head and try again to avoid damaging it.

Remove the standoff screw from the bottom right corner of the logic board using a standoff screwdriver.

• If you don't have one, use a flathead screwdriver with a width slightly wider than the screw.
• To avoid stripping the screw, align the driver properly and apply continuous downward pressure.

Use a spudger to carefully pry up the top edge of the logic board.

• Grip the right side of the logic board and remove it, taking care not to snag any cables.
• Be aware of one front facing camera cable and four cables along the bottom edge.

When reassembling, hold the front facing camera cable out of the way to prevent damage.

• Lower the logic board into place, ensuring that the four cables along the bottom edge are not trapped underneath.

Check the condition of the logic board thermal pad, located either on the bottom of the logic board or the .

• If undamaged, skip to next step.
• Scrape up and remove damaged pad using the flat end of a spudger.

Thermal pad residue requires removal with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and a microfiber cloth to prevent damage.

Apply a new thermal pad to the frame in its designated spot.

Be cautious not to damage any small surface-mounted components when disconnecting cameras.

• Hold the logic board above your work surface and keep it level.
• Pry up the autofocus sensor press connector using a spudger point, located near the left edge of the logic board.

• Flip the logic board over with the bottom facing up.

• Pry up the camera press connectors using the point of a spudger.

Hold the logic board firmly with one hand.

• Gently lift out the rear cameras using your other hand.

During reassembly, ensure all cables are correctly positioned to avoid damage: camera cables on underside of logic board and autofocus sensor cable on top.

Check if replacement rear cameras have an autofocus sensor attached.

• If none are present, proceed to remove and transfer the sensor from old cameras.

Do not apply excessive heat — plastic may warp.

Apply a heated iOpener to top of rear cameras to loosen adhesive securing autofocus sensor.

Alternatively, lightly heat sensor with hair dryer, but be careful to avoid overheating.

Insert the flat end of a spudger into the bottom right corner near the cable.

• Slide the spudger along the perimeter to release the remaining adhesive.

Locate and carefully remove the autofocus sensor using your fingers.

• Remove any remaining adhesive from the underside of the sensor using a pair of tweezers.

Remove the clear plastic liner from the replacement autofocus sensor adhesive.

• Apply the adhesive to the bottom of the sensor and press down firmly with a spudger.
• Pull up the remaining blue liner.

Avoid touching the camera lenses during this step.

• Remove any protective caps or liners from the new rear cameras.
• Align the autofocus sensor with the replacement rear cameras, ensuring proper orientation.
• The sensor's short protrusions should align with cutouts on the left edge of the middle camera.
• Lay the sensors over the rear cameras and press into place using your fingers to secure with adhesive.