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Google Pixel 9 Microphone Repair
Microphone Repair guide for the Google Pixel 9
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000, Torx T3)
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Replacement microphone sub-board
- Pre-cut back glass adhesive strips
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
- Lint-free cleaning wipes
Safety
- Wear safety glasses while heating and prying glass surfaces.
- Disconnect the battery before handling internal components to prevent electrical short circuits.
- Do not puncture or bend the battery with metal tools.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Phone
1 minPress and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons simultaneously, then select Power Off on the screen.
- 2
Heat Back Glass Edge
3 minApply heat along the outer edges of the rear panel using a heat gun for 2 to 3 minutes to soften the frame adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup onto the lower section of the back glass and pull upward gently to create a small gap.
- 4
Slice Perimeter Adhesive
5 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slide it carefully around all four edges to cut through the adhesive.
- 5
Lift Off Back Cover
2 minCarefully separate the back glass from the frame and set it aside on a soft surface.
- 6
Unscrew Speaker Enclosure
3 minRemove the retaining screws holding the lower speaker assembly over the sub-board using your precision screwdriver.
- 7
Remove Speaker Module
2 minGently pry up the speaker module using a spudger and lift it out of the chassis.
- 8
Disconnect Battery Flex
1 minUse the flat end of a plastic spudger to disconnect the battery press connector from the motherboard to cut power.
- 9
Disconnect Daughterboard Ribbon
2 minPry up the main interconnect flex cable from the bottom sub-board assembly.
- 10
Remove Sub-Board Screws
2 minUnscrew the small retaining screws holding the microphone sub-board to the aluminum frame.
- 11
Pry Out Old Sub-Board
2 minSlide a thin plastic pick beneath the lower board and gently lift it free from the phone housing.
- 12
Position New Microphone Board
2 minPlace the replacement sub-board into the lower housing, aligning it with the alignment pins and screw posts.
- 13
Secure Board Screws
2 minReinstall and tighten the screws to secure the new microphone sub-board firmly in place.
- 14
Reconnect Internal Cables
2 minPress the interconnect flex cable and the battery connector back into their sockets until they click.
- 15
Reinstall Speaker Cover
3 minLower the speaker assembly back into position and tighten all surrounding bracket screws.
- 16
Apply New Frame Adhesive
4 minClean off old glue with isopropyl alcohol, then line the perimeter with new pre-cut adhesive strips.
- 17
Press Back Cover On
2 minAlign the back glass onto the chassis and press firmly along the edges to seal the phone.
After your Google Pixel 9 microphone repair
Power the Pixel 9 back on and test the microphone 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 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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