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Google Pixel 5 Charging Port Repair
Charging Port Repair guide for the Google Pixel 5
Before you begin
Tools
- Torx T3 precision screwdriver
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Suction handle
- Plastic opening picks
- Plastic spudger
- Precision tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement Google Pixel 5 charging port board
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- 90%+ Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free microfiber cloth
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from potential glass splinters.
- Always disconnect the battery flex connector before touching internal components.
- Do not bend or puncture the lithium-ion battery during disassembly.
- Keep heat application under safe temperatures to avoid damaging OLED display panel.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Turn Off Power
1 minPower down your Google Pixel 5 completely before starting any disassembly.
- 2
Heat Screen Perimeter
2 minApply a heated iOpener or heat gun around the screen edges for two minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
1 minPress a suction cup onto the top half of the display glass and pull upward firmly to create a small gap.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minSlide a thin plastic opening pick into the gap between the display assembly and the outer aluminum frame.
- 5
Slice Screen Adhesive
3 minMove the pick carefully around all four sides of the phone to cut through the display adhesive tape.
- 6
Lift Display Assembly
1 minPivot the top edge of the display up like a book cover, keeping the bottom edge loosely aligned.
- 7
Unscrew Display Bracket
2 minUse a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the display cable metal bracket.
- 8
Remove Display Bracket
1 minUse precision tweezers to lift the metal shield off the display cable connector.
- 9
Disconnect Display Cable
1 minPry the display flex cable straight up from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.
- 10
Set Aside Display
1 minRemove the display assembly completely and store it in a safe, scratch-free location.
- 11
Unscrew Midframe Covers
3 minRemove the Torx T3 screws holding down the upper midframe shield and cable covers.
- 12
Detach Midframe Cover
2 minPeel back and lift out the black graphite heat shield and midframe cover using tweezers.
- 13
Disconnect Battery Press Connector
1 minLever the battery press connector out of its socket using a spudger to cut power to the board.
- 14
Unscrew Speaker Assembly
2 minRemove the Torx T3 screws securing the bottom loudspeaker module over the USB-C port.
- 15
Remove Loudspeaker Module
2 minPry up the loudspeaker housing from the bottom chassis and set it aside.
- 16
Disconnect Port Interconnect Cable
1 minPry up the flex cable connector linking the daughterboard charging port to the mainboard.
- 17
Unscrew Charging Port Board
2 minRemove the remaining Torx T3 screws holding the USB-C daughterboard to the bottom chassis.
- 18
Remove Old Charging Port
2 minGently wedge a flat spudger beneath the USB-C port board and lift it out of the phone.
- 19
Position New Charging Port
2 minAlign the replacement USB-C port daughterboard into the bottom slot and press it into place.
- 20
Secure Charging Port Screws
2 minReinstall and tighten the Torx T3 screws to anchor the new charging port board firmly.
- 21
Connect Port Interconnect Cable
1 minPress the interconnect flex cable directly onto the socket on the new charging port board until it clicks.
- 22
Reinstall Loudspeaker Module
2 minSeat the loudspeaker assembly back into position over the charging port and secure its screws.
- 23
Reconnect Battery Press Connector
1 minAlign and press down the battery flex connector onto the motherboard to restore power capability.
- 24
Reattach Midframe Cover
2 minReplace the midframe heat shield and fasten all Torx T3 screws around the motherboard area.
- 25
Apply Display Adhesive
3 minClean remaining adhesive off the frame with isopropyl alcohol, then apply fresh pre-cut adhesive strips.
- 26
Reconnect Display Cable
2 minAttach the display ribbon cable to the motherboard, replace the metal bracket, and tighten its screws.
- 27
Seal Display Assembly
2 minAlign the display with the body and press firmly along the perimeter edges to complete the seal.
After your Google Pixel 5 charging port repair
Power the Pixel 5 back on and test the charging port 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.
