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Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement

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  1. Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

    • Press firmly to eject the tray.

    • Remove the SIM card tray.

  2. Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Heat the back panel glass: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back panel for one minute.

    • A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are both susceptible to heat damage.

  3. Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Apply a suction cup: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Apply a suction cup: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

    • If your back glass is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction cup. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the broken panel.

  4. Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back panel and the frame.

    • Depending on the age of your phone, this may be difficult. If you are having trouble, apply more heat to the edge and try again.

    • Insert the point of an opening pick into the gap.

  5. Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Begin to slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Begin to slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Begin to slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Slide the opening pick across the bottom towards the left corner to slice the adhesive.

    • 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.

    • Leave the pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

  6. Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Slice the lefthand-side adhesive: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • The adhesive can be very gummy. Push the pick in and out in a sawing motion to help with slicing.

    • Stop when you reach the top left corner, near the camera, and leave the pick inserted.

  9. Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Slice righthand-side adhesive: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Prepare an iOpener and apply it on the right edge of the phone for one minute.

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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.

    • Slide the opening pick up towards the top of the phone, slicing the right side's adhesive.

    • Stop when you reach the top right corner, and leave the pick inserted.

  11. Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Slice the top-side adhesive: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Slice the top-side adhesive: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Slide the third opening pick around the top right corner and across the top side of the phone, slicing the final strip of adhesive.

  12. Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Lift up the back panel: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Lift up the back panel: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Lift up the back panel: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Once you have sliced around the perimeter of the phone, carefully lift the right edge of the back cover, opening it like a book.

    • 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.

    • During reassembly, this is a good point to power on your phone and test all functions before sealing it up. Be sure to power your phone back down completely before you continue working.

  14. Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Disconnect the battery: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
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    • Remove the four T3 Torx screws securing the battery connector shield:

    • One 1.8 mm screw

    • One 4.1 mm screw

    • One 4.4 mm shouldered screw

    • One 4.0 mm shouldered screw

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the battery connector shield.

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    • Whenever you use the spudger near the battery, be very careful not to puncture the battery.

    • Using the pointed end of a spudger, pry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard to disconnect the battery.

    • To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

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    • Using the flat end of a spudger, gently fold the battery cable over so it doesn't accidentally make contact during the rest of your repairs.

  18. Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Disconnect the back panel connector: crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • 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.

  21. Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Remove the back panel: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the back panel.

    • During reassembly, follow this guide to install custom-cut adhesives for your device.

    • Follow this guide if you are using a pre-cut adhesive card.

  22. Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Peel off the graphite adhesive layer: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • The wireless charging coil adhered to the back panel is covered by a graphite adhesive layer which will need to be removed.

    • Use tweezers on one of the bottom corners to pull up the adhesive enough to grab it with your fingers.

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    • Peel back the graphite adhesive layer to expose the wireless charging coil and NFC pads.

    • Completely remove the graphite adhesive layer.

  24. Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 4 XL Wireless Charging Coil Replacement, Remove the wireless charging coil: crwdns2935265:024crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers on one of the bottom corners of the wireless charging coil pad to pull up the adhesive backing enough so you can grab it with your fingers.

    • Peel off and remove the wireless charging coil.

    • When installing a new wireless charging coil pad, align the contacts with the residue outline left by the old adhesive.

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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before installing.

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

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

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Thanks for the writeup, but where do I buy the replacement coil? I cannot seem to find it anywhere.

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