Interconnect Cables Removal

ID: 175789

Description: This guide shows how to remove the interconnect...

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 spudger to pry up and disconnect the three remaining press connectors along the bottom edge of the logic board—two larger press connectors near the center and one smaller one on the bottom right corner.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 4.2 mm‑long screws securing the charging board cover.

Don't try to fully remove the cover, as a piece of tape secures it to the interconnect cable.
Use your fingers to pull the right edge of the charging board cover towards the top of your phone to unclip the left side of the cover.
Flip the cover away from the charging board so you can access its press connectors.

Be very careful not to damage any of the small, surface‑mounted components on the charging board.
Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the two larger press connectors on the top edge of the charging board.

Be very careful not to damage any of the small, surface‑mounted components on the charging board.
Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the remaining press connector on the right edge of the charging board.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 4.2 mm‑long screws securing the bottom of the right interconnect cable.

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