Interconnect Cables Removal

ID: 175816

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.

Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.
While the Pixel 9 Pro uses Torx Plus screws, standard Torx bits will also work. Make sure to apply constant, downward force to prevent stripping.
Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the five screws securing the wireless charging assembly:
Four 5.4 mm‑long screws
One 1.5 mm‑long screw
This screw is non‑magnetic—you may need to use tweezers to remove it.

Be very careful not to damage the spring contacts under the top left edge of the wireless charging assembly.
Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the wireless charging assembly.

Insert the tip of an opening pick under the left edge of the rear cover press connector and pry straight up to disconnect it.

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

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the cable cover:
One 2.3 mm‑long screw
One 5.4 mm‑long screw

Insert the point of a spudger under the right edge of the battery press connector and pry straight up to disconnect it.

Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the press connector near the bottom left corner of the logic board.
Use the point of a spudger to disconnect the press connector just to the right of the previous one.

Insert the tip of an opening pick under the top edge of the press connector near the bottom right corner of the logic board.
Be very careful not to damage the small, surface-mounted components to the right of the connector.
Use the pick to pry up and disconnect the press connector.

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 4.3 mm‑long screws securing the charging board cover.

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 three press connectors on the top edge of the charging board.