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Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the SIM card tray on the left edge of the phone.
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Press firmly to eject the tray.
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Remove the SIM card tray.
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Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back panel for one minute.
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Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the back panel by pressing down on it to create suction, as close to the edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back panel and the frame.
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Insert the point of an opening pick into the gap.
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Slide the opening pick across the bottom towards the left corner to slice the adhesive.
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With the pick still inserted, slide it from the bottom left corner over to the bottom right corner to completely slice the bottom side adhesive.
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Leave the pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.
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Prepare an iOpener and apply it on the left edge of the phone for one minute.
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Insert a second opening pick underneath the back panel directly over the charge port.
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Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner of the phone.
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Slide the opening pick around the bottom left corner and across the left side of the phone to slice the adhesive.
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Stop when you reach the top left corner, near the camera, and leave the pick inserted.
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With the first two opening picks still in place, insert a third pick on the lower part of the righthand side.
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Slide the opening pick up towards the top of the phone, slicing the right side's adhesive.
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Stop when you reach the top right corner, and leave the pick inserted.
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Once you have sliced around the perimeter of the phone, carefully lift the right edge of the back cover, opening it like a book.
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Do not try to pull the panel all the way off yet, as it is still connected to the phone.
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Continue swinging open the back panel until you can rest it on the left edge the phone, being careful not to put any stress on the attached ribbon cable.
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Remove the four T3 Torx screws securing the battery connector shield:
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the battery connector shield.
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Using the pointed end of a spudger, pry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard to disconnect the battery.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 4.1 mm screws securing the back panel connector cover.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the back panel connector cover.
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Using the pointed end of a spudger, pry up and disconnect the back panel connector.
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Remove the three T3 Torx screws securing the rear-facing camera connector cover:
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Remove the three T3 Torx screws securing the front-facing camera connector cover:
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the front-facing camera connector cover.
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Disconnect the additional sensor connector.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the front camera and sensor assembly.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the four 3.5 mm screws securing the display connector cover.
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Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the display assembly.
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Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the display assembly and the frame.
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Insert the point of an opening pick into the gap.
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Slide the opening pick down the right bezel of the phone, between the display and the frame, to slice the adhesive.
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Tilt the display assembly up along the left edge of the phone.
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Be sure to test your repairs before you affix the display assembly with adhesives.
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If you’re only replacing the screen, can you just skip to Step 34?
Because the front-facing camera module is partially embedded in the screen, it’s recommended that you remove it before attempting a screen repair. You won’t have to worry about damaging or realigning the module during reassembly!
Hi, I bought an OEM screen to replace my broken one: how can I make sure the OEM replacement is an original one and not simply a comaptible screen of lower quality?
If I'm only replacing the front screen which steps do I need to do and which can I skip?
The Pixel 4 XL’s layout requires the rear panel to be removed in order to disconnect the display connector, which is necessary to do prior to removing & replacing the display. This guide is that entire process, so no steps should be skipped. Happy fixing!