Introduction
This guide shows how to remove the 5G mmWave antenna in your Google Pixel 9 Pro.
What you need
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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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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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Tool used on this step:FixMat$36.95
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the five screws securing the wireless charging assembly:
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Four 5.4 mm‑long screws
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One 1.5 mm‑long screw
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Insert the tip of an opening pick under the left edge of the rear cover press connector and pry straight up to disconnect it.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the cable cover:
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One 2.3 mm‑long screw
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One 5.4 mm‑long screw
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Insert the point of a spudger under the right edge of the battery press connector and pry straight up to disconnect it.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 5.4 mm‑long screw securing the mmWave antenna cover.
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Insert the point of a spudger under the clip near the bottom left corner of the mmWave antenna cover and pry up to unclip it.
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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 4.3 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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