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This repair guide was authored by the iFixit staff and hasn’t been endorsed by Google. Learn more about our repair guides here.
Use this guide to replace the loudspeaker in your Google Pixel 7 Pro. The loudspeaker is tucked underneath the motherboard and requires substantial disassembly in order to remove it.
This guide was made using the GE2AE model, which features a 5G mmWave antenna. If you have a non-mmWave model, you can still use this guide—just ignore the mmWave antenna steps.
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your phone. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
Caution: The Pixel 7 Pro contains class 1 lasers. Disassembly could result in exposure to invisible infrared laser emissions.
Retaining water resistance after the repair will depend on how well you reapply the adhesive, but your device will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.
You'll need replacement adhesive in order to complete this repair.
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Fully power off your phone and unplug any cables.
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Screen seam: This seam separates the screen from the rest of the phone. Do not pry at this seam.
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Bezel seam: This is where the plastic bezel designed to protect the screen meets the frame. It's held in place by plastic clips. This is where you should pry.
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During the removal procedure, make sure to insert your opening picks in the right position to avoid separating the screen from its safety frame.
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There are several plastic clips around the whole screen. If your opening pick gets blocked during the screen removal procedure, you've inserted your pick too deep underneath the screen.
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Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.
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Slide the arms over either the left or right edge of your phone.
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Position the suction cups near the bottom edge of the phone—one on the front, and one on the back.
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Squeeze the cups together to apply suction.
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Pull the blue handle forward to lock the arms.
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Turn the handle clockwise 360 degrees or until the cups start to stretch.
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Make sure the suction cups remain aligned with each other. If they begin to slip out of alignment, loosen the suction cups slightly and realign the arms.
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Heat an iOpener and thread it through the arms of the Anti-Clamp.
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Fold the iOpener so it lays on the bottom edge of the phone.
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Wait one minute to give the adhesive a chance to release and present an opening gap.
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Insert an opening pick under the screen frame when the Anti-Clamp creates a large enough gap.
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Skip the next two steps.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the screen to loosen the adhesive underneath. Apply the iOpener for at least 3 minutes.
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Once the screen is warm to the touch, apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen.
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Lift the screen including its safety frame with the suction handle to create a small gap between the screen and the phone assembly.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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The screen cable is a little less than halfway up the left edge of the phone. Be very careful here to avoid tearing the cable.
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There are many spring contacts around the perimeter of the phone. Be very careful in these areas to avoid bending the contacts.
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Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner of the screen to slice its adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge and slide it to the bottom left corner of the screen to slice the adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a third opening pick underneath the bottom left corner of the screen.
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Slide the opening pick along the left edge of the screen to slice the adhesive and to release the plastic clips.
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Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner of the screen.
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Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone to slice the adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a fifth opening pick and slide it along the right edge of the phone to slice the remaining adhesive and release the right plastic clips.
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Lift the right edge of the screen up and towards the left side of the device, like opening a book.
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Rest the screen upside down and parallel to the frame.
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Insert one arm of a pair of tweezers into the opening at the upper end of the display cable bracket.
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Push the bracket inwards and pry up to release it.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the display cable bracket by pulling it from underneath the midframe and in direction of the camera.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the display flex cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Separate the screen from the phone assembly.
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Check that all screws are tightened and there are no loose parts.
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Reconnect the screen and test your phone to make sure it works. Power it back down and continue reassembly.
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Apply new adhesive where it's necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
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Follow this guide if you're using custom-cut adhesives for your device.
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Follow this guide in case you're using a pre-cut adhesive card.
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Use a pair of tweezers to carefully peel the graphite foil off the battery and midframe.
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the two 5.1 mm-long screws securing the charging port bracket.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the charging port bracket.
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the six 5.1 mm-long screws securing the midframe.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the midframe.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the back of the device to loosen the adhesive underneath. Apply the iOpener for at least 3 minutes.
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Use tweezers, or your fingers, to peel the plastic pull tabs away from the battery.
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Pull the tabs back and forth in a sawing motion up the length of the battery to separate the adhesive underneath.
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Apply a few drops of high concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol into the gap at the top edge of the battery.
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Wait about one minute for the alcohol solution to weaken the adhesive.
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Use the flat end of a spudger or an opening pick to gently lift the top edge of the battery until you can grab it with your fingers.
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Tilt the battery out of the device to separate the rest of the adhesive.
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Remove the battery.
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Apply pre-cut adhesive adhesive or double-sided tape to the battery well at the places where the old adhesive was located, not directly onto the battery.
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Temporarily reconnect the battery to the motherboard to help align it correctly. Disconnect the battery after it's seated.
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Make sure that the battery sits in the center of the battery well and there's an even gap around the battery.
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Press the new battery firmly into place.
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the 5.1 mm-long screw securing the mmWave antenna bracket.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the mmWave antenna bracket.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the mmWave antenna cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Slide an opening pick underneath the mmWave antenna cable starting at its bottom end.
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Use the opening pick to separate the mmWave antenna cable from the motherboard.
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Use a pair of tweezers to lift the mmWave antenna including its cable out of its recess.
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Remove the mmWave antenna assembly.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to scrape the thermal paste off the mmWave antenna.
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Clean any remaining thermal paste with isopropyl alcohol and either a coffee filter or a lint-free cloth.
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Repeat the cleaning process for the thermal paste on the mmWave antenna bracket.
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the two 5.1 mm-long screws securing the rear camera assembly.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the spring at the top left corner of the rear camera assembly.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the telephoto camera cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the front facing camera cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Fold the cable upwards to free the rear camera assembly.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the wide and ultrawide camera cables by prying the connectors straight up from their sockets.
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Remove the rear camera assembly.
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the 3.1 mm-long screw securing the earpiece speaker.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the camera glass to loosen the adhesive underneath the earpiece speaker. Apply the iOpener for at least 1 minute.
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Insert the pointed end of a spudger between the top left corner of the earpiece speaker and the frame.
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Pry upwards to loosen the earpiece speaker.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the earpiece speaker.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the front facing camera.
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Use tweezers to grasp the white antenna cable connector at the top left corner of the motherboard.
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Lift the coaxial connector straight up to disconnect the white antenna cable.
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Use your tweezers to carefully loosen the cable from the retaining clips.
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Slide a pair of tweezers under the black antenna cable at the left antenna board until they're snug against the metal connector.
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Lift the coaxial connector straight up to disconnect the black antenna cable.
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Use your tweezers to carefully loosen the cable from the retaining clips.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the NFC antenna cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the antenna and microphone interconnect cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Slide a pair of tweezers under the black antenna cable at the right antenna board until they're snug against the metal connector.
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Lift the coaxial connector straight up to disconnect the black antenna cable.
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Use your tweezers to carefully loosen the cable from the retaining clips.
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Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole.
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Press the SIM eject tool into the SIM card tray hole to eject the SIM card tray.
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Remove the SIM card tray.
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the four 3.1 mm-long screws securing the motherboard.
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Insert a spudger underneath the top edge of the motherboard.
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Pry upwards to loosen the motherboard until you can grab it with your fingers.
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Grab the top end of the motherboard with your fingers.
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Pull the motherboard in direction of the top edge of the frame to free the charging port from its recess.
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Remove the motherboard.
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Insert the pointed end of a spudger underneath the top right edge of the loudspeaker.
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Pry upwards to loosen the loudspeaker.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the loudspeaker.
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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 you install it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To run a diagnostics test with the built-in Pixel Diagnostic tool, click here.
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 Google Pixel 7 Pro answers community for help.
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 you install it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To run a diagnostics test with the built-in Pixel Diagnostic tool, click here.
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 Google Pixel 7 Pro answers community for help.
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