Google Pixel 9 Motherboard Replacement

A fully charged Pixel battery can be hazardous if damaged — let it drain below 25% before proceeding.

• Unplug all cables from your phone, including the power adapter and any other peripherals.
• Ensure your Pixel is completely powered off by shutting down the device or removing the battery (if possible).
• Press and hold the power and volume up buttons simultaneously to access the shutdown menu.

Avoid damaging internal components by inserting tools no more than 3 mm under the back glass.

• Measure 3 mm from the tip of an opening pick and mark it with a permanent marker.
• Lay overlapping packing tape strips over the glass to protect yourself during disassembly.

If your screen or back glass is badly cracked, ensure there's a smooth area near the bottom edge for a suction cup to stick to.

Attach a suction handle to the lower edge of the back glass, near the edge.

• Press down firmly to secure the suction cup.

Apply suction handle with firm grip and steady pressure.

• Create a small gap under the back glass.
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.
• This will separate the adhesive securing it.

• Slide a precision opening pick along the phone's edge, breaking down remaining adhesives.

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

• Continue lifting until you can grasp the back glass with your fingers.
• Use the opening pick to separate any remaining adhesive sections.

Remove the back glass.

• Test the phone by powering it on and checking functionality.
• Power off the phone before continuing with reassembly.

Wait until you have completed the adhesive application guide before proceeding with back glass installation.

Keep track of each screw and ensure it's replaced in its original position.

• The Pixel 9 uses Torx Plus screws, but standard Torx bits also work.
• To avoid stripping, apply constant downward force when removing screws.

Using a 3IP Torx Plus driver is recommended for the upper board cover screw. Remove the single 5.4 mm-long screw securing this cover carefully.

Remove the upper board cover using a pair of tweezers.

Remove the five screws securing the midframe and wireless charging coil using a 3IP Torx driver.

• Four screws, 5.4 mm long.
• Screw, 2.2 mm long.

Hold the tweezers and carefully pull away the flash cable from the metal midframe.

• Disconnect the wireless charging coil, then remove it along with the NFC assembly.
• Finally, separate the midframe from the rest of the device.

Use the tip of a spudger to carefully pry up the battery connector.

Locate the press connector on the 5G mmWave antenna using the tip of a spudger.

• Pry up on the press connector gently with the spudger to disconnect it.

Remove the 5G mmWave antenna.

• Disconnect the small flex cable from the back of the antenna, taking care not to damage it.
• Set aside the press connector for later reconnection if needed.

Ensure proper alignment during reassembly: insert the antenna between the frame and small metal bracket near top right corner.

Remove the antenna board cover using a 3IP Torx Plus driver.

Be careful not to strip the 5.4 mm-long screw.

Remove the antenna board cover using a pair of tweezers.

Use the tip of a spudger to gently pry up and release the autofocus connector from the motherboard.

Position the angled tweezers on the coaxial antenna cable.

• Insert one arm under the metal neck of the antenna.
• Lift straight up to release the antenna connection.

Insert the tip of a spudger between the front camera press connector and its socket, then gently pry it loose.

Insert the spudger into the gap between the motherboard and the connector.

• Pry gently with a rocking motion until the connectors release.
• Once released, you can lift them off the board.

• Remove the 3IP Torx Plus screw (2.9 mm long).
• Remove the standoff screw (5 mm long).

Lift the motherboard by inserting the spudger under its bottom right corner.

• Dislodge the motherboard with a gentle lift.
• Lift the motherboard higher to secure it with your fingers.

Disconnect all cables from the motherboard, then carefully lift it out of its socket.

During reassembly, inspect the logic board thermal pad's condition.

• If undamaged, skip this step and proceed.
• Otherwise, use a spudger's flat end to scrape off and remove the damaged pad.

Always handle isopropyl alcohol with care when working near sensitive components.

• Clean the thermal pad residue from the frame and logic board using isopropyl alcohol (90% or greater) and a microfiber cloth.
• Apply a new thermal pad to its designated location on the frame.

Using a spudger, carefully pry up the flash connector from the motherboard.

Hold the spudger at an angle and use its tip to carefully pry up the wide camera

• Be gentle to avoid damage or further loosening of surrounding components.

Use the tip of a spudger to gently pry up and disconnect the ultrawide camera.

Locate and remove the rear camera module from the motherboard.

The motherboard is all that remains.