Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off the Pixel 6

   1 min

   Press and hold the power and volume up buttons simultaneously. Tap 'Power off' on the screen to turn off the device completely.

2. 2

   Heat the display perimeter

   2 min

   Use a heat gun or hair dryer on low setting around the screen edges for two minutes. This softens the adhesive securing the display assembly.

3. 3

   Attach suction cup

   1 min

   Place a suction cup onto the lower portion of the front screen near the bottom edge. Press firmly to create a seal.

4. 4

   Insert opening pick

   2 min

   Pull up on the suction cup handle to create a small gap at the bottom edge. Slide a thin opening pick into the gap.

5. 5

   Slice perimeter display adhesive

   4 min

   Slide the pick slowly around all four edges of the screen to cut the adhesive bond. Do not insert the pick deeper than 4 mm to protect internal cables.

6. 6

   Open display panel

   2 min

   Gently swing the right side of the screen open like a book page. Lay the screen next to the body without straining the ribbon cable.

7. 7

   Remove display shield screw

   1 min

   Use a T5 Torx screwdriver to remove the single screw holding the metal display connector bracket.

8. 8

   Remove display metal shield

   1 min

   Use precision tweezers to lift away the small metal bracket covering the display cable connector.

9. 9

   Disconnect display flex cable

   2 min

   Pry the display ribbon connector straight up from its socket using a plastic spudger. Lift the display screen away from the frame.

10. 10

    Unscrew speaker housing

    3 min

    Locate and remove the T5 Torx screws holding the bottom loudspeaker assembly to the phone chassis.

11. 11

    Pry up speaker module

    2 min

    Insert a plastic spudger under the edge of the loudspeaker unit. Carefully pry upward to disengage the retaining clips.

12. 12

    Remove faulty speaker

    1 min

    Lift the bottom loudspeaker module out of the lower enclosure and set it aside.

13. 13

    Insert replacement speaker

    2 min

    Position the new loudspeaker module into the lower cavity. Ensure the metal spring contact pads align correctly with the motherboard contacts.

14. 14

    Press speaker module into place

    1 min

    Apply light downward thumb pressure on the speaker unit until it clicks flush into the phone frame.

15. 15

    Secure speaker screws

    2 min

    Reinstall and tighten all T5 Torx screws to lock the speaker assembly in place.

16. 16

    Reconnect display flex cable

    2 min

    Hold the display near the frame and press the cable connector onto its motherboard socket until it clicks.

17. 17

    Reinstall display bracket

    2 min

    Place the metal display bracket over the ribbon cable and secure it with its T5 Torx screw.

18. 18

    Apply new display adhesive

    4 min

    Clean remaining glue from the housing using isopropyl alcohol, then align and lay down fresh display adhesive tape.

19. 19

    Seal display assembly

    2 min

    Align the screen carefully over the frame and press firmly around all four edges to fully seat the adhesive seal.