Nexus 6P Daughterboard/Charging Port Replacement

The USB charging port is located on the daughterboard, making replacement easier. Proceed with the following steps:

Locate and remove any screws securing the daughterboard in place.
Gently pull the board away from its connector to access the USB port.
Disconnect the USB port from the motherboard.

Step 1 | Daughterboard/Charging Port

Remove the SIM card tray.

Step 2

Be cautious when handling the back glass panel, as it may shatter easily.

(Heat the back glass panel first)
Use a hobby knife to carefully open a gap and cut the strong adhesive underneath the rear glass panel.

Step 3

Apply heat to the bottom plastic panel.

Use a hobby knife to create an opening and carefully insert guitar picks
To release adhesive, slide guitar picks underneath.

Step 4

These two parts fit tightly, requiring extra care when separating.

Twist off six Phillips screws.
Pry the front assembly from the back cover using a guitar pick and plastic opening tool.
If stuck, consider using a heavy-duty suction cup for assistance.

Step 5

Unscrew one Phillips screw.

Remove the metal bracket securing flex contactors.
Release the 3 flex contactors and remove it.

This flex cable connects the motherboard to the daughterboard.

Step 6

Disconnect the signal cable contactor.
Twist off one Phillips screw.
Remove the daughterboard.

Step 7

The daughterboard contains the attached charging port.