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Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment

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Introduction

This guide shows how to separate the adhesive on your Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL.

What you need

  1. Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment, Safety precautions: step 1, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment, Safety precautions: step 1, image 2 of 2

    • Let your Pixel's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Unplug all cables and completely power down your phone.

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  2. Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment, Adhesive information: step 2, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment, Adhesive information: step 2, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment, Adhesive information: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • Adhesive secures the perimeter of the rear cover to the frame.

    • When separating the adhesive, don't insert your tool more than 3 mm under the rear cover to avoid damaging the internal components.

    • Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark your opening pick with a permanent marker. Alternatively, you can tape a coin to a pick 3 mm from the tip.

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  3. Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment, Apply a suction handle: step 3, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment, Apply a suction handle: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Attach a suction handle to the bottom edge of the rear cover, as close to the edge as possible.

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  5. Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment, Insert an opening pick: step 4, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment, Insert an opening pick: step 4, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment, Insert an opening pick: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a small gap under the rear cover.

    • Insert the tip of an opening pick in the gap.

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  6. Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment, Separate the rear cover adhesive: step 5, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment, Separate the rear cover adhesive: step 5, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment, Separate the rear cover adhesive: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Slide your opening along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive securing it.

    • Remember: don't insert the opening pick deeper than 3 mm.

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  7. Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment: step 6, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment: step 6, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment: step 6, image 3 of 3

    • Slide your opening pick up the left edge and along the top edge to separate the adhesive.

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  8. Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment: step 7, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment: step 7, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Pro/Pro XL Rear Cover Detachment: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Slide your pick down the right edge to separate the remaining adhesive.

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