Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Front Facing Camera Replacement

ID: 175700

Description: This repair guide was authored by the iFixit...

Let your Pixel's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.
Unplug all cables and completely power down your phone.

Adhesive secures the perimeter of the rear cover to the frame.
When separating the adhesive, don't insert your tool more than 3 mm under the rear cover to avoid damaging the internal components.
Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark your opening pick with a permanent marker. Alternatively, you can tape a coin to a pick 3 mm from the tip.

Attach a suction handle to the bottom edge of the rear cover, as close to the edge as possible.

Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a small gap under the rear cover.
Insert the tip of an opening pick in the gap.

Slide your opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive securing it.
Remember: don't insert the opening pick deeper than 3 mm.

Slide your opening pick up the left edge and along the top edge to separate the adhesive.

Don't try to fully remove the rear cover yet, as a ribbon cable on the right edge connects it to the phone.
Use the suction handle to lift the left edge of the rear cover and swing it over the right edge, like opening the cover of a book.
If you're having trouble, check the perimeter for any remaining adhesive and use your opening pick to separate it.
Prop up the rear cover with the suction handle so you can access the ribbon cable near the top right corner.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 5.2 mm‑long screws securing the cable cover.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the rear cover press connector.

Remove the rear cover.
During reassembly, follow this guide to apply new adhesive and install your back cover.

Use the tip of a spudger and your fingers to peel up the piece of tape near the left edge of your phone, enough that you can access the bracket and screws underneath.
You can completely remove the tape if you want, but be sure to keep it for reassembly.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 5.2 mm‑long screws securing the wireless charging cable cover.

Use the tip of an opening pick to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging press‑connector.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the ultra‑wideband press connector.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 2.2 mm‑long screw securing the wireless charging assembly.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 5.2 mm‑long screw securing the mmWave antenna cover.

A tight metal clip secures the bottom left corner of the mmWave antenna cover.
Insert the point of a spudger under the tab near the bottom left corner of the mmWave antenna cover.
Use your spudger to slide the cover to the right while prying up to unclip the cover.

Gently pull the right edge of the cover towards the bottom of the phone and remove the cover.
During reassembly, insert the two tabs on the top corners under their recesses in the frame and push the cover down to clip it into place.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the mmWave antenna press connector from the top right corner of the logic board.

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the front facing camera press connector.

Be very careful not to touch the cameras during this step. If you accidentally do, wipe them with a clean microfiber or lint‑free cloth.
Carefully hold the front facing camera cable out of the way so you can access the mmWave antenna screw.
Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 4.2 mm‑long screw securing the mmWave antenna.

Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the mmWave antenna.
During reassembly, make sure the mmWave antenna goes under the front facing camera cable.

Light adhesive secures the front facing camera in place.
Use the point of a spudger to lift the right edge of the front facing camera, separating its adhesive.
Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the camera.

Use tweezers to remove the old front facing camera adhesive from the frame.
Remove the larger clear liner from the front facing camera adhesive.
Use tweezers to carefully place the adhesive into the front facing camera recess.
Use a spudger to press the adhesive into place, securing it to the frame.
Remove the remaining blue liner from the adhesive.

Remove any protective caps or liners from your replacement front facing camera.
With the cable on the right edge, press the front facing camera into its recess to secure it with the adhesive.

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