Google Pixel 9 Pro Rear Cameras Replacement

Make sure the battery level is below 25% to avoid a potential fire hazard.

• Disconnect all cables from the phone.
• Press and hold the power button until the screen goes dark.

Locate the adhesive securing the rear cover to the frame.

• Insert your tool no more than 3 mm under the rear cover to avoid damaging internal components.
• (Recommended) Mark a pick with a permanent marker, or tape a coin 3 mm from the tip for controlled separation.

Attach a suction handle to the bottom edge of the rear cover, positioning it as near to the edge as feasible.

Use your thumbs to pull upwards firmly but carefully on the suction handle.

Once a small gap appears under the rear cover, insert the tip of an opening pick into it.

Do not insert the opening pick deeper than 3 mm.

• Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive securing it.

• Insert the opening pick at the left edge of the device.
• Guide it carefully along the top edge, prying the adhesive apart.

Run your pick along the right edge, sliding it gently to loosen any remaining adhesive.

Do not remove the rear cover fully yet.

• Lift the left edge of the rear cover using a suction handle.
• Swing the rear cover over the right edge, like opening a book.

Check for remaining adhesive around the perimeter and use an opening pick to separate it if necessary.

• Prop up the rear cover with the suction handle to access the ribbon cable near the top right corner.

Keep track of each screw and ensure it returns to its original location.

• The Pixel 9 Pro uses Torx Plus screws, but standard Torx bits can also be used.
• To prevent stripping, apply constant downward force when turning the screwdriver.

Apply caution: using incorrect tools or excessive force may damage the device.

• Remove the wireless charging assembly screws with a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver:
• Four 5.4 mm-long screws
• One 1.5 mm-long screw, which is non-magnetic and may require tweezers for removal.

Do not damage the spring contacts under the top left edge of the wireless charging assembly.

• Remove the wireless charging assembly using tweezers or your fingers.

• Opening pick: Insert tip under rear cover press connector's left edge.
• Pry straight up to disconnect the connector.

Remove the rear cover.

• For reassembly, refer to the "Rear Cover Reapplication" section of this guide.

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver from storage.

• Loosen the 2.3 mm-long screw on the cable cover.
• Completely remove the 5.4 mm-long screw.

Remove the cable cover using tweezers or your fingers.

Position the spudger under the right edge of the battery press connector and carefully pry upwards to release the connection.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 5.4mm-long screw holding the mmWave antenna cover in place.

• Spudger placement: Insert the point under the clip near the bottom left corner.
• Pry up gently to unclip the mmWave antenna cover.

Grasp the cover near the right edge and gently pull towards the bottom of the phone.

• Pull until the cover comes off completely.

During reassembly, align the two tabs on the top corners with their recesses in the frame before pushing down to secure the cover.

• Insert the tabs into the recesses and push down firmly until the cover clicks into place.

• Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the top right corner of the logic board.
• Pry upwards to release the mmWave antenna press connector.

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

Avoid touching the cameras during this step; if accidental contact occurs, clean with a microfiber or lint-free cloth.

• Hold the front-facing camera cable aside 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.

Ensure proper placement during reassembly: position the mmWave antenna under the front facing camera cable.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the press connector near the bottom left corner of the logic board.

• Next, use the point of the spudger to disconnect the press connector just to the right of the previous one.

Position the opening pick under the top edge of the press connector, near the bottom right corner of the logic board.

Avoid damaging small surface-mounted components to the right of the connector.

• Pry up and disconnect the press connector using the opening pick.

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and use it to take out the 5.4mm-long screw holding the antenna cover in place.

• The antenna cover is located in the top left corner of the device.

Remove the cover with tweezers or your fingers.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up the autofocus sensor press connector from the top left corner.

• Move the cable out of the way to access the metal antenna connector underneath.

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

• Lift straight up to disconnect it.

For reconnect, hold connector in place over socket and press down gently with finger or spudger. Connector should "snap" into place.

• If trouble persists, reposition head and try again.

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

• Grip the logic board with your fingers and carefully remove it from the right side.
• Be cautious that no cables get snagged, including 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 avoid trapping any cables underneath the logic board.

Thermal pad damage can cause overheating issues.

• Inspect the logic board thermal pad, located either at the bottom of the logic board or on the .
• If undamaged, proceed to reassemble without further action.
• For damaged pads:

• Use a spudger with caution: risk of damage to surrounding components.

• Scrape the pad loose and remove it using the flat end of a spudger.

• Thermal pad residue can cause electrical issues if left behind.

• Clean both the frame and bottom of the logic board with isopropyl alcohol (90%+) and a microfiber cloth.
• Apply a new thermal pad to its designated spot on the frame.

Be cautious when disconnecting cameras to avoid damaging small components.

• Hold the logic board above your work surface while disconnecting the rear cameras.
• Pry up and disconnect the autofocus sensor press connector using a spudger, located near the left edge of the logic board.

Flip the logic board over carefully, ensuring the bottom side faces upwards.

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

Hold the logic board with one hand.

• Gently remove the rear cameras using your free hand.
• During reassembly, ensure the three camera cables are positioned under the logic board.
• The autofocus sensor cable should be placed on top of the logic board.

Careful not to overheat the autofocus sensor or damage its plastic housing.

• Check for a pre-installed autofocus sensor on your replacement rear cameras.
• If missing, proceed with removing and transferring it from your old cameras.

Apply a heated iOpener to the top of the rear cameras or use a hair dryer to lightly heat the sensor.

Slide the flat-end spudger under the bottom right corner of the autofocus sensor, near the cable, to start separating the adhesive.

• Continue sliding the spudger along the perimeter of the sensor to release any remaining adhesive.

Remove the autofocus sensor using your fingers.

• Remove any remaining adhesive from the underside of the sensor with 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.

Never touch the camera lenses, risk of damage.

• Remove any protective caps or liners from the new rear cameras.
• Hold the autofocus sensor above the rear cameras and align its edges with the camera cutouts.
• Lay the sensor over the rear camera, using your fingers to press it into place.
• Secure the sensor with the included adhesive.