Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Front Facing Camera Replacement
Introduction
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Follow this guide to replace the front-facing selfie camera in your Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
If your front-facing camera's image looks fuzzy or blurry, or if the camera has stopped working entirely, it may be time to replace it.
You'll need replacement front camera and rear cover adhesives to complete this repair.
Note: Any repair can compromise the water resistance of your phone. Retaining water resistance after the repair will depend on how well you reapply the rear cover adhesive.
What you need
Fix Kit
This kit contains all the parts and tools needed to complete this guide.
Parts
Tools
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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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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 5.2 mm‑long screws securing the cable cover.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the rear cover press connector.
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Use the tip of a spudger and your fingers to peel up the piece of tape near the left edge of your phone, enough that you can access the bracket and screws underneath.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 5.2 mm‑long screws securing the wireless charging cable cover.
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Use the tip of an opening pick to pry up and disconnect the wireless charging press‑connector.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 2.2 mm‑long screw securing the wireless charging assembly.
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Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 5.2 mm‑long screw securing the mmWave antenna cover.
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Insert the point of a spudger under the tab near the bottom left corner of the mmWave antenna cover.
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Use your spudger to slide the cover to the right while prying up to unclip 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 4.2 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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Use the point of a spudger to lift the right edge of the front facing camera, separating its adhesive.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the camera.
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Use tweezers to remove the old front facing camera adhesive from the frame.
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Remove the larger clear liner from the front facing camera adhesive.
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Use tweezers to carefully place the adhesive into the front facing camera recess.
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Use a spudger to press the adhesive into place, securing it to the frame.
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Remove the remaining blue liner from the adhesive.
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Remove any protective caps or liners from your replacement front facing camera.
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With the cable on the right edge, press the front facing camera into its recess to secure it with the adhesive.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order starting with this step.
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 Answers community for help.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order starting with this step.
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 Answers community for help.
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