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This guide shows how to remove the 5G mmWave antenna in your Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
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Unplug all cables and completely power down your phone.
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Adhesive secures the perimeter of the rear cover to the frame.
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Attach a suction handle to the bottom edge of the rear cover, as close to the edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a small gap under the rear cover.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick in the gap.
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Slide your opening along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive securing it.
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Slide your opening pick up the left edge and along the top edge to separate the adhesive.
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Slide your pick down the right edge to separate the remaining adhesive.
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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.
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Prop up the rear cover with the suction handle so you can access the ribbon cable near the top right corner.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 5.2 mm‑long screws securing the cable cover.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the cable cover.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the rear cover press connector.
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Remove the rear cover.
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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.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 5.2 mm‑long screws securing the wireless charging cable cover.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the cover.
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Use the tip of an opening pick to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging press‑connector.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the ultra‑wideband press connector.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 2.2 mm‑long screw securing the wireless charging assembly.
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Remove the wireless charging assembly.
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Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 5.2 mm‑long screw securing the mmWave antenna cover.
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Insert the point of a spudger under the tab near the bottom left corner of the mmWave antenna cover.
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Use your spudger to slide the cover to the right while prying up to unclip the cover.
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Gently pull the right edge of the cover towards the bottom of the phone and remove the cover.
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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.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the front facing camera press connector.
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Carefully hold the front facing camera cable out of the way so you can access the mmWave antenna screw.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 4.2 mm‑long screw securing the mmWave antenna.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the mmWave antenna.
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