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Google Pixel 9 Pro Logic Board Repair
Logic Board Repair guide for the Google Pixel 9 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- SIM eject tool
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Precision screwdriver set (Torx)
- Spudger tool
- Tweezers
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Pixel 9 Pro logic board
- Back glass adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Thermal interface pads
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from broken glass during back cover removal.
- Disconnect the battery cable immediately after removing shields to prevent electrical shorts.
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to avoid electrostatic discharge damage to delicate components.
- Handle the heat source carefully to avoid burning yourself or damaging internal parts.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM tray
2 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the frame and pull out the tray.
- 2
Heat the back cover
3 minApply heat evenly around the perimeter of the rear glass for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach the suction cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back glass and pull up gently to create a gap.
- 4
Slice the rear adhesive
5 minInsert a plastic pry tool into the gap and slide it along the perimeter to cut through the adhesive.
- 5
Remove the back glass
2 minCarefully lift the back glass off the body and set it aside on a clean surface.
- 6
Unscrew the upper metal shield
4 minRemove the Torx screws securing the upper motherboard shield to the frame.
- 7
Remove the motherboard shield
2 minLift and remove the metal shield using tweezers to expose the logic board connectors.
- 8
Disconnect the battery flex cable
2 minUse the flat end of a spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up from the board.
- 9
Disconnect the display cable
2 minPry up the display ribbon connector located near the middle of the motherboard.
- 10
Disconnect the front camera
2 minCarefully disconnect the front-facing camera flex cable from the top edge of the board.
- 11
Disconnect the rear camera array
3 minDisconnect each rear camera module cable from the motherboard using a plastic spudger.
- 12
Disconnect interposer and antenna cables
3 minUnplug the lower ribbon connector and any coaxial antenna cables from the board.
- 13
Remove logic board screws
3 minRemove the remaining retaining screws holding the logic board to the aluminum chassis.
- 14
Lift out the logic board
3 minGently insert a spudger under the edge of the board and lift it out of the frame.
- 15
Transfer thermal pads to the new board
4 minMove the thermal interface pads and small hardware to the replacement logic board.
- 16
Seat the new logic board
4 minLower the replacement logic board into position, ensuring no flex cables get trapped underneath.
After your Google Pixel 9 Pro logic board repair
Power the Pixel 9 Pro 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 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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