Google Pixel 9 Pro Front Facing Camera Replacement

Written By: Spencer Day

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Google Pixel 9 Pro Front Facing Camera Replacement

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

1 - 2 hours

Introduction

This repair guide was authored by the iFixit staff and hasn’t been endorsed by Google. Learn more about our repair guides here.

Follow this guide to replace the front-facing selfie camera in your Google Pixel 9 Pro.

If your front-facing camera's image looks fuzzy or blurry, or if the camera has stopped working entirely, it may be time to replace it.

You'll need replacement front camera and rear cover adhesives to complete this repair.

Note: Any repair can compromise the water resistance of your phone. Retaining water resistance after the repair will depend on how well you reapply the rear cover adhesive.

Tools

Parts

Step 1

Let your Pixel's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.
Unplug all cables and completely power down your phone.

Step 2

Adhesive secures the perimeter of the rear cover to the frame.
When separating the adhesive, don't insert your tool more than 3 mm under the rear cover to avoid damaging the internal components.
Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark your opening pick with a permanent marker. Alternatively, you can tape a coin to a pick 3 mm from the tip.

Step 3

Attach a suction handle to the bottom edge of the rear cover, as close to the edge as possible.

Step 4

Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a small gap under the rear cover.
Insert the tip of an opening pick in the gap.

Step 5

Slide your opening along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive securing it.
Remember: don't insert the opening pick deeper than 3 mm.

Step 6

Slide your opening pick up the left edge and along the top edge to separate the adhesive.

Step 7

Slide your pick down the right edge to separate the remaining adhesive.

Step 8

Don't try to fully remove the rear cover yet, as a ribbon cable on the right edge connects it to the phone.
Use the suction handle to lift the left edge of the rear cover and swing it over the right edge, like opening the cover of a book.
If you're having trouble, check the perimeter for any remaining adhesive and use your opening pick to separate it.
Prop up the rear cover with the suction handle so you can access the ribbon cable near the top right corner.

Step 9

Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.
While the Pixel 9 Pro uses Torx Plus screws, standard Torx bits will also work. Make sure to apply constant, downward force to prevent stripping.
Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the five screws securing the wireless charging assembly:
Four 5.4 mm‑long screws
One 1.5 mm‑long screw
This screw is non‑magnetic—you may need to use tweezers to remove it.

Step 10

Be very careful not to damage the spring contacts under the top left edge of the wireless charging assembly.
Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the wireless charging assembly.

Step 11

Insert the tip of an opening pick under the left edge of the rear cover press connector and pry straight up to disconnect it.

Step 12

Remove the rear cover.
During reassembly, follow this guide to apply new adhesive and install your rear cover.

Step 13

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the cable cover:
One 2.3 mm‑long screw
One 5.4 mm‑long screw

Step 14

Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the cable cover.

Step 15

Insert the point of a spudger under the right edge of the battery press connector and pry straight up to disconnect it.

Step 16

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 5.4 mm‑long screw securing the mmWave antenna cover.

Step 17

Insert the point of a spudger under the clip near the bottom left corner of the mmWave antenna cover and pry up to unclip it.

Step 18

Gently pull the right edge of the cover towards the bottom of the phone and remove the cover.
During reassembly, insert the two tabs on the top corners under their recesses in the frame and push the cover down to clip it into place.

Step 19

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the mmWave antenna press connector from the top right corner of the logic board.

Step 20

Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the front facing camera press connector.

Step 21

Be very careful not to touch the cameras during this step. If you accidentally do, wipe them with a clean microfiber or lint‑free cloth.
Carefully hold the front facing camera cable out of the way so you can access the mmWave antenna screw.
Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the 4.3 mm‑long screw securing the mmWave antenna.

Step 22

Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the mmWave antenna.
During reassembly, make sure the mmWave antenna goes under the front facing camera cable.

Step 23

Light adhesive secures the front facing camera in place.
Use the point of a spudger to lift the right edge of the front facing camera, separating its adhesive.
Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the camera.

Step 24

Use tweezers to remove the old front facing camera adhesive from the frame.
Remove the larger clear liner from the front facing camera adhesive.
Use tweezers to carefully place the adhesive into the front facing camera recess.
Use a spudger to press the adhesive into place, securing it to the frame.
Remove the remaining blue liner from the adhesive.

Step 25

Remove any protective caps or liners from your replacement front facing camera.
With the cable on the right edge, press the front facing camera into its recess to secure it with the adhesive.