Google Pixel XL Fingerprint Scanner Replacement
ID: 117497
Description: This guide will instruct you how to replace the...
Steps:
- Remove the two remaining 3mm T5 screws which secure the motherboard in place.
- Slightly lift the motherboard using the plastic opening tool to access the connector which holds the motherboard from the bottom.
- Disconnect the connector by pulling it away from the board.
- Lift the motherboard out of the phone.
- Be very careful when prying because it is possible for the glass to crack during this step.
- Insert the plastic opening tool underneath the glass panel on the back of the device and gently pry upwards around the seam.
- Peel the ribbon cable that connects to the fingerprint scanner off of the sticky pads on the inside of the phone.
- Pull the glass panel out from the phone while routing the ribbon cable through the hole in the chassis.
- Keep the glass panel and place the rest of the phone off to the side.
- Use the plastic opening tool to pry the fingerprint scanner out from the inside of the glass panel.
- If the plastic opening tool is not working properly to remove the scanner, you may push it out with your finger.
- Remove the fingerprint scanner completely from the back panel.