Google Pixel 2 Midframe Replacement

ID: 117592

Description: Prerequisite-only guide to remove the midframe...

Steps:

1. Apply a heated iOpener to the proximity sensor on the top edge of the midframe for two minutes to soften its adhesive.

2. Slide the point of a spudger under the proximity sensor cable, starting from the side closest to the front-facing camera.
3. Gently lift the edge of the sensor cable until the sensor is perpendicular to the midframe.

4. Peel back the small piece of tape covering the screw below the earpiece speaker. Peel back any tape covering other screws as well.
5. Remove the following screws securing the midframe:
6. Eleven 3.7 mm Phillips screws
7. One 4 mm T5 Torx screw
8. Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

9. Insert an opening tool into the notch in the midframe near the hold button.
10. Pry the midframe up enough to create a gap between it and the phone case. The midframe cannot yet be completely removed.

11. Lift the midframe up starting from the bottom edge.
12. When the midframe starts to make about a 45° with the rest of the phone, lift the midframe straight up and away from the phone.
13. As you lift the midfame, carefully guide the proximity sensor through the small slot in the midframe.