Google Pixel 9 5G mmWave Antenna Replacement

Allow your Pixel's battery to drain below 25% before proceeding — risk of explosion with a damaged lithium-ion battery.

• Unplug all cables from your phone.
• Press and hold the power and volume up buttons simultaneously to access the shutdown menu.

Ensure your phone is completely powered off before proceeding with repair steps.

Apply adhesive along the perimeter of the back glass to secure it to the frame.

• When separating the adhesive, keep your tool at least 3 mm above the internal components.
• To assist, mark a minimum 3 mm distance on an opening pick with a permanent marker before insertion.

A suction cup may not stick well if the back glass is badly cracked.

• Lay overlapping strips of packing tape over the glass for protection and easier disassembly.
• Ensure a smooth, large area near the bottom edge for a suction cup to adhere securely.

Position the suction handle along the bottom edge of the back glass, keeping it as close to the edge as feasible.

Press down firmly to secure the suction cup in place.

Grasp the suction handle firmly and pull upward with steady force.

• Create a small gap between the back glass and the device's frame.
• Gently insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.

Do not insert the opening pick more than 3 mm deep.

• Slide the opening pick back and forth along the bottom edge to loosen the adhesive.

Insert the opening pick into the seam and slide it around the perimeter of the device, applying gentle pressure to break any remaining adhesive.

• Twist the opening pick at the bottom edge to gently lift the back glass.

• Hold the lifted back glass with your fingers and use the opening pick to separate any remaining adhesive sections.

Remove the back glass.

• Test the phone by powering it on.
• Verify that it works properly, then power it down.

Do not seal the phone until you have tested it successfully.

• Follow this guide to apply new adhesive and install the back glass.

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

• The Pixel 9 uses Torx Plus screws; standard Torx bits are also compatible.

Apply constant, downward force to prevent stripping the screws.

• Use a 3IP Torx Plus driver to remove the single 5.4 mm-long screw securing the upper board cover.

Remove upper board cover with a pair of tweezers.

Remove the middelframe by unscrewing it with a 3IP Torx driver.

• Four 5.4mm screws need to be removed.
• A single 2.2mm screw also requires removal.

Peel the flash cable away from the metal midframe using a pair of tweezers.

Remove the midframe, wireless charging coil, and NFC assembly.

Insert the tip of a spudger into the battery connector.

Gently pry up and disconnect the battery connector.

• Use the tip of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the press connector of the 5G mmWave antenna.

Remove the 5G mmWave antenna.

• The flex cable is secured by a press connector; if it disconnects during removal, you may need to reconnect it.
• When reinstalling, position the antenna so that it fits between the frame and the small metal bracket near the top right corner.