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Google Pixel 3 XL Front Camera Removal

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  1. Google Pixel 3 XL Front Camera Removal, Remove the motherboard shield screws: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the five T3 screws securing the motherboard shield:

    • Three 4 mm long screws

    • Two 3 mm long screws

  2. Google Pixel 3 XL Front Camera Removal, Remove the motherboard shield: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the motherboard shield.

  3. Google Pixel 3 XL Front Camera Removal, Remove the front camera bracket: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the three 3 mm long T3 screws securing the front camera bracket.

  4. Google Pixel 3 XL Front Camera Removal, Remove the front camera bracket: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the front camera bracket.

  5. Google Pixel 3 XL Front Camera Removal, Disconnect the front cameras: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 XL Front Camera Removal, Disconnect the front cameras: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 XL Front Camera Removal, Disconnect the front cameras: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the cameras from their motherboard sockets.

    • Be very careful not to dislodge the small surface-mounted components surrounding the sockets.

  6. Google Pixel 3 XL Front Camera Removal, Loosen the front cameras: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 XL Front Camera Removal, Loosen the front cameras: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 XL Front Camera Removal, Loosen the front cameras: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • The cameras are lightly adhered in place.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and loosen the camera modules from their recess.

  7. Google Pixel 3 XL Front Camera Removal, Remove the front-facing cameras: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the front-facing cameras.

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Repair didn't go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.


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