Google Pixel 7 Pro Motherboard Replacement
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Use this guide to replace the motherboard in your Google Pixel 7 Pro.
This guide was made using the GE2AE model, which features a 5G mmWave antenna. If you have a non-mmWave model, you can still use this guide—just ignore the mmWave antenna steps.
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your phone. This reduces the risk of fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
Replacing the motherboard in the Google Pixel 7 Pro requires you to remove the battery. Do not reuse the battery if it has been deformed or damaged, as doing so is a potential safety hazard. Replace it with a new battery.
Caution: The Pixel 7 Pro contains class 1 lasers. Disassembly could result in exposure to invisible infrared laser emissions.
Retaining water resistance after the repair will depend on how well you reapply the adhesive, but your device will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating.
You'll need replacement adhesive in order to complete this repair.
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Screen seam: This seam separates the screen from the rest of the phone. Do not pry at this seam.
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Bezel seam: This is where the plastic bezel designed to protect the screen meets the frame. It's held in place by plastic clips. This is where you should pry.
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During the removal procedure, make sure to insert your opening picks in the right position to avoid separating the screen from its safety frame.
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There are several plastic clips around the whole screen. If your opening pick gets blocked during the screen removal procedure, you've inserted your pick too deep underneath the screen.
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During the removal procedure, make sure to insert your opening picks in the right position to avoid separating the screen from its safety frame.
It was not clear to me what the safety frame was until I opened the phone; I was careful but while opening the phone I slid a pick between the screen and the frame, and they became separated in one corner, I wonder if this resulted to my screen being damaged after the repair.
An image that shows what the security frame is would be helpful.It is VERY difficult to get an angle into the frame and under the plastic bezel. Since this repair is for a screen, you don't have to worry about damaging it further because you will. I've done dozens of these repairs and have gotten ONE removed without further damage. Just an FYI. I also use 91% alcohol around the edges off the frame as well as heat (I have a hot plate set at 80*c that I lay it on after adding alcohol around the edges, place on hot plate for about 10 minutes, add more alcohol around the edges and then place on hot plate for another 5 minutes).
Thank you so much for the info about the degrees, amount of time, and when to apply alcohol! I really needed this info!!! Hallelujah!!
So what do we do if we DO separate the frame? Is there a way back from this?
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Gereedschap gebruikt in deze stap:Clampy - Anti-Clamp$24.95
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Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.
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Slide the arms over either the left or right edge of your phone.
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Position the suction cups near the bottom edge of the phone—one on the front, and one on the back.
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Squeeze the cups together to apply suction.
The pixel 7 pro kit does not come with the clamp and may have to be purchased separately
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Heat an iOpener and thread it through the arms of the Anti-Clamp.
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Fold the iOpener so it lays on the bottom edge of the phone.
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Wait one minute to give the adhesive a chance to release and present an opening gap.
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Insert an opening pick under the screen frame when the Anti-Clamp creates a large enough gap.
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Skip the next two steps.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the screen to loosen the adhesive underneath. Apply the iOpener for at least 3 minutes.
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Once the screen is warm to the touch, apply a suction handle to the bottom edge of the screen.
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Lift the screen including its safety frame with the suction handle to create a small gap between the screen and the phone assembly.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap.
The crack on my screen is along the bottom, on a diagonal. I cannot get the suction cup to lift off the edge. I've tried more heat using a hair dryer, using tape, but nothing seems to work! The phone is only a few months old, could that be the issue? I'm really frustrated after trying multiple times throughout the day today.
I’m having the same issue unfortunately. I’ve superglued the suction cup and have it under weight. Going to wait 24 hours to see if it helps. Without a proper seal, there’s no way it’s going to lift. I made sure to leave about a half inch gap from the bottom of the phone to try and use the warming pad one more time
There are white line after one month only!!!
There are warranty or anything else
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The screen cable is a little less than halfway up the left edge of the phone. Be very careful here to avoid tearing the cable.
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There are many spring contacts around the perimeter of the phone. Be very careful in these areas to avoid bending the contacts.
I noticed some bending in the contact, particularly in the upper half right side. I believe I managed to straighten it out, but now it feels a bit loose. Despite this, I went ahead and fixed the screen over it, and everything seems to be functioning properly. However, I'm somewhat concerned about the implications of this. Should I be concerned about anything?
Same here, the upper half right side. while in the prosses of straightening it out i managed to break it! so now i want to know if my screen will work before i continue and put in, i'm afraid i'll just waste my new screen?
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Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner of the screen to slice its adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a third opening pick underneath the bottom left corner of the screen.
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Slide the opening pick along the left edge of the screen to slice the adhesive and to release the plastic clips.
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Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a fourth opening pick at the top left corner of the screen.
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Slide the opening pick along the top edge of the phone to slice the adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a fifth opening pick and slide it along the right edge of the phone to slice the remaining adhesive and release the right plastic clips.
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Lift the right edge of the screen up and towards the left side of the device, like opening a book.
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Rest the screen upside down and parallel to the frame.
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Gereedschap gebruikt in deze stap:Tweezers$4.99
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Insert one arm of a pair of tweezers into the opening at the upper end of the display cable bracket.
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Push the bracket inwards and pry up to release it.
This picture is a bit misleading and I ended up bending my bracket as a result. The picture shows the tweezers inserted in the bend of the bracket. If you insert it where the END of the bracket is, you'll have a much more natural way to remove it without much force! (this is just a little to the right of where it shows in the pictures...
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the display cable bracket by pulling it from underneath the midframe and in direction of the camera.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the display flex cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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When handling your screen, grip it by its edges.
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When placing the screen on your work area, make sure nothing is touching the bottom of the screen. Consider placing it on a soft, lint-free cloth.
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Separate the screen from the phone assembly.
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Check that all screws are tightened and there are no loose parts.
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Reconnect the screen and test your phone to make sure it works. Power it back down and continue reassembly.
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Apply new adhesive where it's necessary after cleaning the relevant areas with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
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Follow this guide if you're using custom-cut adhesives for your device.
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Follow this guide in case you're using a pre-cut adhesive card.
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Gereedschap gebruikt in deze stap:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of tweezers to carefully peel the graphite foil off the battery and midframe.
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the two 5.1 mm-long screws securing the charging port bracket.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the charging port bracket.
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the six 5.1 mm-long screws securing the midframe.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the battery cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the back of the device to loosen the adhesive underneath. Apply the iOpener for at least 3 minutes.
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Gereedschap gebruikt in deze stap:Tweezers$4.99
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Use tweezers, or your fingers, to peel the plastic pull tabs away from the battery.
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Grip the pull tabs, and slide it up until you can feel it contact adhesive underneath.
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Lift straight up to pull the battery away from its adhesive.
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If available, have a friend help hold the phone down while you lift.
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Apply a few drops of high concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol into the gap at the top edge of the battery.
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Wait about one minute for the alcohol solution to weaken the adhesive.
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Use the flat end of a spudger or an opening pick to gently lift the top edge of the battery until you can grab it with your fingers.
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Tilt the battery out of the device to separate the rest of the adhesive.
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Remove the battery.
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Apply pre-cut adhesive adhesive or double-sided tape to the battery well at the places where the old adhesive was located, not directly onto the battery.
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Temporarily reconnect the battery to the motherboard to help align it correctly. Disconnect the battery after it's seated.
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Make sure that the battery sits in the center of the battery well and there's an even gap around the battery.
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Press the new battery firmly into place.
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the 5.1 mm-long screw securing the mmWave antenna bracket.
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Gereedschap gebruikt in deze stap:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the mmWave antenna bracket.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the mmWave antenna cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Slide an opening pick underneath the mmWave antenna cable starting at its bottom end.
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Use the opening pick to separate the mmWave antenna cable from the motherboard.
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Use a pair of tweezers to lift the mmWave antenna including its cable out of its recess.
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Remove the mmWave antenna assembly.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to scrape the thermal paste off the mmWave antenna.
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Clean any remaining thermal paste with isopropyl alcohol and either a coffee filter or a lint-free cloth.
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Repeat the cleaning process for the thermal paste on the mmWave antenna bracket.
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the two 5.1 mm-long screws securing the rear camera assembly.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the spring at the top left corner of the rear camera assembly.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the telephoto camera cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the front facing camera cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Fold the cable upwards to free the rear camera assembly.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the wide and ultrawide camera cables by prying the connectors straight up from their sockets.
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the 3.1 mm-long screw securing the earpiece speaker.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the camera glass to loosen the adhesive underneath the earpiece speaker. Apply the iOpener for at least 1 minute.
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Insert the pointed end of a spudger between the top left corner of the earpiece speaker and the frame.
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Pry upwards to loosen the earpiece speaker.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the front facing camera.
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Use tweezers to grasp the white antenna cable connector at the top left corner of the motherboard.
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Lift the coaxial connector straight up to disconnect the white antenna cable.
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Use your tweezers to carefully loosen the cable from the retaining clips.
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Slide a pair of tweezers under the black antenna cable at the left antenna board until they're snug against the metal connector.
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Lift the coaxial connector straight up to disconnect the black antenna cable.
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Use your tweezers to carefully loosen the cable from the retaining clips.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the NFC antenna cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Use a spudger to disconnect the antenna and microphone interconnect cable by prying the connector straight up from its socket.
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Slide a pair of tweezers under the black antenna cable at the right antenna board until they're snug against the metal connector.
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Lift the coaxial connector straight up to disconnect the black antenna cable.
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Use your tweezers to carefully loosen the cable from the retaining clips.
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Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole.
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Press the SIM eject tool into the SIM card tray hole to eject the SIM card tray.
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Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to remove the four 3.1 mm-long screws securing the motherboard.
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Insert a spudger underneath the top edge of the motherboard.
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Pry upwards to loosen the motherboard until you can grab it with your fingers.
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Grab the top end of the motherboard with your fingers.
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Pull the motherboard in direction of the top edge of the frame to free the charging port from its recess.
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Remove the motherboard.
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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To run a diagnostics test with the built-in Pixel Diagnostic tool, click here.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Google Pixel 7 Pro answers community for help.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To run a diagnostics test with the built-in Pixel Diagnostic tool, click here.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Google Pixel 7 Pro answers community for help.
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Where does one buy a motherboard?
Does the microphone of a built-in calls come in the motherboard, or does it come in a single piece?
I am not able to power off. Broken screen does not respond. I have the battery fully discharged but would like to know before beginning my repair if I can plug in the charger to try the screen after replacement to verify all is functioning before reassembly.
Mary - Antwoord
Step 2 is VERY VERY IMPORTANT!!!!!!
I had to remove the adhesive and take out the plastic from the old screen, which was still on the phone and had to reapply it. It was a nightmare.
Please DON'T TAKE IT EASY
Kevin Döring - Antwoord