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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Logic Board Repair
Logic Board Repair guide for the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000, #00)
- Plastic prying tools
- Suction cup tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- Isopropanol alcohol (99%)
- Thermal pad/compound
Safety
- Wear protective eyewear in case the screen glass cracks during removal.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent ESD damage to sensitive board components.
- Disconnect the battery before handling any other internal flex connectors.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole next to the SIM tray on the bottom frame. Push firmly to pop the tray out and set it aside.
- 2
Heat Front Screen
3 minApply heat around the outer display bezel using a heat gun for two minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
2 minPress a suction cup onto the lower portion of the screen glass and pull upward gently to create a seam gap.
- 4
Slice Screen Adhesive
5 minInsert a thin plastic prying pick into the seam and slide it along the perimeter to slice through the adhesive seal.
- 5
Open Display Assembly
2 minCarefully pivot the screen open from the side like a book, avoiding tension on the ribbon cables.
- 6
Unscrew Display Cable Cover
2 minRemove the precision screws securing the metal display connector shield using your screwdriver.
- 7
Disconnect Display Cable
1 minUse a plastic spudger to gently pop the display flex cable straight up off its socket on the motherboard.
- 8
Unscrew Midframe Assembly
4 minRemove the perimeter midframe screws securing the metal plate to the chassis.
- 9
Lift Out Midframe
2 minPry the midframe shield up with a spudger and set it aside from the phone frame.
- 10
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minPry the main battery flex connector off the logic board with a spudger to safely cut all power.
- 11
Disconnect Auxiliary Connectors
3 minUnplug the camera, sensor, and antenna coaxial flex cables connected around the top logic board section.
- 12
Unscrew Logic Board Screws
3 minRemove the internal board retaining screws fastening the main board to the aluminum housing.
- 13
Extract Logic Board
2 minGently pry up the bottom edge of the logic board with a spudger and carefully tilt it out of the frame.
After your Google Pixel 9 Pro XL logic board repair
Power the Pixel 9 Pro XL back on and test the logic board 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 9 Pro XL job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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