Google Pixel 9 Rear Camera Module Replacement

Allow the Pixel's battery to drain below 25% — a charged lithium-ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

• Unplug all cables from your phone, including the power adapter and any other accessories.
• Press the power button and volume up button simultaneously to shut down your phone.

Apply adhesive to secure back glass to frame.

• When separating, insert tool no more than 3 mm under back glass to avoid damaging internal components.
• Measure and mark 3 mm from opening pick tip with permanent marker for guidance.

A suction cup may not stick well on a badly cracked screen or back glass.

• Lay overlapping strips of packing tape over glass to protect yourself and make disassembly easier.
• Ensure smooth area near bottom edge for suction cup to adhere.

Position the suction handle near the bottom edge of the back glass, as close to the edge as feasible.

• Push firmly downward to secure the suction cup in place.

Use a strong and steady force to pull up on the suction handle until a small gap appears underneath the back glass.

• Insert the tip of an opening pick into the created gap.

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

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

Hold the opening pick and slide it around the phone's edges to remove remaining adhesive.

• Gently pry along each edge, working your way around the device.

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

• Grip the lifted back glass with your fingers.
• Continue separating the remaining adhesive sections using the opening pick.

Remove the back glass.

Do not seal the phone until you have tested it.

• Power on the phone and check that it works.
• Turn off the phone before continuing reassembly.

Apply new adhesive and install the back glass as described in this guide.

Keep track of each screw and ensure it's replaced exactly where it was found.

• The Pixel 9 uses Torx Plus screws, but standard Torx bits can also be used.
• To remove a screw, apply constant, downward force to prevent stripping.
• Use a 3IP Torx Plus driver to remove the single 5.4 mm-long screw securing the upper board cover.

Remove the upper board cover using a pair of tweezers.

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

Note the two different lengths of screws: four are 5.4 mm, one is 2.2 mm.

• Use tweezers to carefully remove the flash cable from the metal midframe.

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

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

Use the tip of a spudger to carefully pry up the 5G mmWave antenna's press connector.

Remove the 5G mmWave antenna.

• Disconnect the press connector from the flex cable attached to the back of the antenna.
• Reconnect the flex cable if it becomes dislodged during removal.

Make sure the antenna is seated between the frame and metal bracket near the top right corner during reassembly.

• Use a 3IP Torx Plus driver to remove the screw securing the antenna board cover.
• The screw is approximately 5.4 mm long.

Use a pair of tweezers to remove the antenna board cover.

• Insert the spudger tip into the connector.
• Pry up on the connector and gently pull it away from the motherboard.

Use the angled tweezers to carefully lift the coaxial antenna cable's wire from its connection.

• Insert one arm of the tweezers under the metal neck of the coaxial antenna cable.
• Lift straight up to disconnect the antenna.

Use the tip of a spudger to gently pry up the front camera press connector and release it.

Use the spudger to carefully pry up the top two interconnect cable press connectors on the motherboard's bottom edge.

• Gently lift the connectors, working from one end to the other.
• Make sure they are completely disconnected before proceeding.

• Remove the 2.9 mm-long 3IP Torx Plus screw.
• Also remove the 5 mm-long standoff screw.

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

• Lever the motherboard upwards to dislodge it.
• Continue lifting until you can grasp the motherboard with your fingers.

Disconnect and lift out the motherboard.

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

• If the pad is undamaged, proceed to reassemble.
• If the pad is damaged:
• Use the flat end of a spudger to scrape it up and remove it.

Use isopropyl alcohol (greater than 90%) and a microfiber cloth to carefully clean all thermal pad residue from the frame and bottom of the logic board.

• Apply a new thermal pad to its spot on the frame.

Insert the spudger into the flash connector's socket and gently pry it away from the motherboard.

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

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

Disconnect the rear camera connectors from the motherboard.

• Gently lift and remove the camera module from its mounting position on the board.

The motherboard is all that's left.

Check for a pre-installed autofocus sensor on your replacement rear cameras.

• If not found, proceed with removing and transferring it from your old cameras.
• Use tweezers to carefully remove the autofocus and flash assembly from the rear camera module.
• If stuck, apply gentle heat using an iOpener or hair dryer.

Only a single component should remain: the rear camera module.

Use a spudger and tweezers to carefully remove two pieces of adhesive from the bottom of the LDAF and flash module.

• For one piece, peel off the larger clear liner first.
• Press the remaining adhesive onto the module's bottom and secure firmly with a spudger.

Make sure to press down firmly to avoid any air bubbles or misalignment.

• Repeat the process for the other piece of flash adhesive.
• Finally, remove and discard the two remaining blue liners.

Accidental contact with camera lenses can damage them — wipe immediately with clean microfiber or lint-free cloth if touched.

• Remove any protective caps or liners from replacement rear cameras.
• Lay the sensor over the rear camera and press into place, securing it with adhesive.
• The side with the longer cable should face the smaller camera.