Introduction
This guide shows how to remove the logic board in your Google Pixel 9 Pro XL.
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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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 a spudger to pry up and disconnect the three remaining press connectors along the bottom edge of the logic board—two larger press connectors near the center and one smaller one on the bottom right corner.
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Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two 5.2 mm‑long screws securing the metal cover in the top left corner.
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Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the autofocus sensor press connector from the top left corner of your phone.
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Gently fold the cable up so you can access the antenna connector beneath it.
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Slide one arm of your angled tweezers under the metal neck of the antenna connector and lift straight up to disconnect it.
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Tool used on this step:Standoff Screwdriver for iPhones$5.49
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Use a standoff screwdriver to remove the 4.8 mm‑long standoff screw from the bottom right corner of the logic board.
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Use a spudger to pry up the top edge of the logic board until you can grip it with your fingers.
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Grip the right side of the logic board and carefully remove it, being careful that no cables get snagged (one front facing camera cable and four cables along the bottom edge).
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Check the condition of the logic board thermal pad—it will either be on the bottom of the logic board or on the frame.
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If the pad is undamaged, skip the rest of this step.
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If the pad is damaged, use the flat end of a spudger to scrape it up and remove it.
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Use isopropyl alcohol (greater than 90%) and a microfiber cloth to remove all thermal pad residue from the frame and bottom of the logic board.
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Apply a new thermal pad to its spot on the frame.
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