Google Pixel 4 Rear Camera Module Replacement

Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or a straightened paper clip into the small hole on the SIM card tray on the left edge of the phone.

Press firmly to eject the tray.

Remove the SIM card tray.

Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the bottom edge of the back panel for one minute.

Apply a suction cup to the heated edge of the back panel by pressing down on it to create suction, as close to the edge as possible.

Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the back panel and the frame.

Insert the point of an opening pick into the gap.

Slide the opening pick across the bottom towards the left corner to slice the adhesive.

With the pick still inserted, slide it from the bottom left corner over to the bottom right corner to completely slice the bottom side adhesive.

Leave the pick inserted in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

Prepare an iOpener and apply it on the left edge of the phone for one minute.

Insert a second opening pick underneath the back panel directly over the charge port.

Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner of the phone.

Slide the opening pick around the bottom left corner and across the left side of the phone to slice the adhesive.

Stop when you reach the top left corner, near the camera, and leave the pick inserted.

Prepare an iOpener and apply it on the right edge of the phone for one minute.

With the first two opening picks still in place, insert a third pick on the lower part of the righthand side.

Slide the opening pick up towards the top of the phone, slicing the right side's adhesive.

Stop when you reach the top right corner, and leave the pick inserted.

Slide the third opening pick around the top right corner and across the top side of the phone, slicing the final strip of adhesive.

Once you have sliced around the perimeter of the phone, carefully lift the right edge of the back cover, opening it like a book.

Do not try to pull the panel all the way off yet, as it is still connected to the phone.

Continue swinging open the back panel until you can rest it on the left edge the phone, being careful not to put any stress on the attached ribbon cable.

Remove the five T3 Torx screws securing the battery connector shield:

Four 4.0 mm screws

One 2.1 mm screw

Use a pair of tweezers to remove the battery connector shield.

Using the pointed end of a spudger, pry the battery connector straight up from the motherboard to disconnect the battery.

Using the flat end of a spudger, gently fold the battery cable over so it doesn't accidentally make contact during the rest of your repairs.

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 4 mm screws securing the back panel connector cover.

Use a pair of tweezers to remove the back panel connector cover.

Using the pointed end of a spudger, pry up and disconnect the back panel connector.

Remove the back panel.

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the four 4 mm screws securing the camera connector cover.

Using a pair of tweezers, tilt the camera cover up and slide it out of the retaining slot on the upper right corner of the phone to remove.

Using the pointed end of a spudger, pry the camera and sensor connectors straight up from the motherboard.

Disconnect the laser module connector.

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 2.4 mm screws securing the front camera and sensor assembly.

Use a pair of tweezers to remove the front camera and sensor assembly.

Remove the two T3 Torx screws securing the vibration motor shield:

One 4.2 mm screw

One 4.4 mm shouldered screw

Use a pair of tweezers to remove the vibration motor shield.

Use the pointed end of a spudger to disconnect the two rear-facing camera connectors from the motherboard.

Disconnect the side buttons connector from the motherboard.

Disconnect the earpiece speaker connector from the motherboard.

Disconnect the left grip sensor connector from the motherboard.

Disconnect the charge port connector from the motherboard.

Disconnect the display connector from the motherboard.

Disconnect the right grip sensor connector from the motherboard.

Use a pair of tweezers to grip the metal clip and pull the connector straight up off of the motherboard

Disconnect the bottom microphone connector from the motherboard.

Gently pry back—but don't remove—the two battery adhesive pull tabs lightly adhered to the motherboard.

Using a spudger, pivot the top end of the motherboard up and out of the phone's frame.

Slowly lift out the motherboard, being careful not to snag any ribbon cable connectors.

Completely remove the motherboard.

Use a pair of tweezers to remove the rear-facing camera module.