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Google Pixel 5 Back Glass Repair
Back Glass Repair guide for the Google Pixel 5
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Torx T3)
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Pixel 5 back housing
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- High-concentration isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect against potential glass splinters.
- Do not puncture or bend the lithium-ion battery during removal.
- Use isopropyl alcohol in a well-ventilated space away from open flames.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off the Device
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then tap Power Off on the screen. Ensure the phone is completely shut down before starting.
- 2
Heat Display Edges
2 minApply a heat gun or hair dryer along the edges of the display for two minutes to soften the adhesive beneath the glass.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the screen, pressing firmly to secure a tight seal.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minPull up on the suction cup to create a small gap, then slide a thin opening pick under the display glass.
- 5
Slice Display Adhesive
4 minSlide the pick around all four edges of the screen to cut through the perimeter display adhesive.
- 6
Lift Display Assembly
2 minGently swing the top edge of the display open like a book cover, taking care not to strain the ribbon cable on the left.
- 7
Remove Shield Screw
1 minUse a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the single screw holding the metal display cable bracket in place.
- 8
Disconnect Display Cable
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pry the display press connector straight up off the motherboard socket.
- 9
Disconnect Battery Connector
1 minPry the battery connector up from the motherboard to prevent electrical shorts during disassembly.
- 10
Remove Midframe Screws
3 minUnscrew the Torx screws securing the internal motherboard cover and camera bracket to the back housing.
- 11
Remove Camera Assembly
2 minDisconnect the camera press connectors and carefully lift the rear camera module out of the back shell.
- 12
Pry Out Battery
5 minApply isopropyl alcohol around the battery edges to dissolve adhesive, then pry it out using a flat plastic tool.
- 13
Lift Motherboard Out
3 minDisconnect the remaining interconnect cables and lift the main logic board out of the damaged back housing.
- 14
Transfer Wireless Charging Assembly
4 minPeel the wireless charging coil and fingerprint sensor flex cable from the old rear casing and install them into the new back glass housing.
- 15
Clean Display Bezel
3 minScrape away remaining glue from the display frame using a spudger and clean the surfaces with isopropyl alcohol.
- 16
Apply Replacement Adhesive
3 minAlign and press pre-cut display adhesive strips onto the rim of the new back housing before reassembling.
After your Google Pixel 5 back glass repair
Power the Pixel 5 back on and test the back glass repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Google Pixel 5 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
Explore more Google Pixel 5 repair context in the encyclopedia, or open related DIY guides.
