DIY Google Pixel 7 mmWave Antenna Replacement Guide

Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 33 Steps

Hey there, repair pro! Get ready to give your Google Pixel 7 some extra love with this rad guide. ✨ We got you, but if you’re feeling dubious, don’t sweat it – just schedule a repair and let us hook it up. 😉 Harmonize the battery before you start, so you can kick it into gear without blowing a fuse. And watch those invisible lasers – or better yet, check out our pros for a smooth fix.

Step 1

– Alright, buddy, let’s get this party started! Unleash your phone from its digital leash and give it some space to breathe by fully powering it off. And don’t forget to break the connection with those trusty cables, so we can get to the root of the problem without any distractions. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair!

Step 2

– As you dive into the removal process, remember to slide your opening picks under the safety frame. We want to keep that screen snug and secure, so let’s avoid any accidental separations!

– Keep an eye out for the plastic clips circling the screen. If you find your opening pick getting stuck while trying to detach the screen, it’s a sign that you’ve gone a bit too deep. No worries, just adjust your approach and you’ll be on your way!

Step 3

– Alright, let’s unlock those Anti-Clamp arms. Give that blue handle a nice tug backwards!

– Time to slide those arms over the left or right edge of your phone – think of it as a gentle hug!

– Now, let’s position the suction cups. Place one on the front and one on the back, near the bottom edge of your phone.

– Squeeze those cups together to get a good grip. You got this!

Step 4

– Give that blue handle a gentle tug forward to lock those trusty arms in place.

– Rotate the handle 360 degrees in a cheerful clockwise motion or until those cups start stretching like they’re getting ready for a good workout.

– Keep an eye on those suction cups to ensure they’re in harmony. If they start to drift apart, just loosen them up a bit and guide those arms back into alignment.

Step 5

– Warm up that iOpener and slide it right into the arms of the Anti-Clamp.

– Bend the iOpener so it rests on the bottom edge of your phone.

– Hang tight for a minute to let that adhesive loosen up and create a little gap for you.

– Slide an opening pick under the screen frame once the Anti-Clamp has made a nice enough opening.

– Feel free to skip the next two steps.

Tools Used
  1. iOpenerGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement
  2. Heat GunGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 6

– Time to get this repair started! Apply a heated iOpener to the screen for at least 3 minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Tools Used
  1. iOpenerGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement
  2. Heat GunGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 7

– Alright, time to warm things up! Once the screen is toasty, grab that suction handle and stick it to the bottom edge of the screen.

– Now, with the suction handle, gently lift the screen, including its safety frame, to create a little gap between the screen and the phone’s body.

– Slide an opening pick into that gap. We’re gettin’ closer!

Tools Used
  1. Suction HandleGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 8

– The screen cable is located about halfway up the left edge of your phone – be gentle here to avoid any cable damage.

– You’ll notice several spring contacts around the phone’s perimeter. Take your time and be careful not to bend these contacts. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 9

– Now it’s time to get that screen loose – gently slide the opening pick down to the bottom right corner to break the adhesive’s grip.

– Leave that pick right where it is, so the adhesive doesn’t try to reseal itself – you’re making great progress! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 10

– Slide a second opening pick into the bottom edge and gently wiggle it over to the bottom left corner of the screen to cut through that pesky adhesive.

– Keep that opening pick snugly in place to make sure the adhesive doesn’t decide to play peekaboo again.

Step 11

– Let’s get this screen party started! Insert a third opening pick underneath the bottom left corner of the screen.

– Now, slide the opening pick along the left edge of the screen to slice the adhesive and release the plastic clips. Like butter, right?

– Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing. You got this!

Step 12

– Pop a fourth opening pick into the top left corner of your screen. You’ve got this!

– Gently slide that pick along the top edge to cut through the adhesive like a pro.

– Keep the pick snug in the top right corner to stop that adhesive from sealing up again. Nice work!

Tools Used
  1. iOpenerGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement
  2. Heat GunGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 13

– Slide a fifth opening pick along the right edge of the phone to cut through the last bits of adhesive and pop those stubborn right plastic clips loose!

Step 14

– Now, gently lift the right edge of the screen up and towards the left side of the device. Think of it like opening a book!

– Once the screen is loose, you can rest it upside down and parallel to the frame. We’re almost there!

Step 15

– Alrighty, pals! Gears turning, mind set? Let’s go! First thing’s first, stick your hand into the squirrel’s hide – oh wait, wrong instruction. Uh, I mean, feed the tweezers-like-fingers into the little pointy hole at the top of the display cable bracket. Next, reach inside and give that bracket a gentle tickle under its chin, pushing it inwards and then scooping it up. Don’t forget to give it a high five on the way out! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair! Let’s tackle the next step together!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 16

– Grab your trusty tweezers and gently lift that display cable bracket. Just pull it from underneath the midframe and towards those cameras. Easy peasy!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 17

– Time to get started! Use a spudger to carefully disconnect the display flex cable by gently prying the connector straight up from its socket – it’s like freeing a tiny captive!

– Now, let’s get this connector back in place. To reattach press connectors like this one, carefully line it up and press down on one side until you hear that satisfying click, then repeat on the other side. Remember, don’t press down on the middle or you might end up bending those pesky pins and causing some permanent damage. If you’re not feeling confident, don’t worry – you can always schedule a repair with the pros at Salvation Repair.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 18

– Time to give that screen some space! Carefully separate it from the phone.

– Now, let’s put everything back together like a puzzle. During reassembly:

– Make sure all those screws are nice and snug, and no parts are feeling left out.

– Reconnect the screen and give your phone a test run to make sure it’s happy. Then, power it back down and finish putting it back together.

– If you need some fresh adhesive, clean the area with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and apply some new goodness.

– Using custom-cut adhesives? We got you covered! Follow this guide.

– Using a pre-cut adhesive card? We’ve got your back! Follow this guide.

– If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 19

– Grab your trusty tweezers and gently lift the black silicone pad away from the battery and midframe. You’ve got this!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 20

– Time to get a little delicate! Use a trusty pair of tweezers to carefully pry the upper graphite foil off the battery and midframe. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Tools Used
  1. iOpenerGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement
  2. TweezersGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 21

– Grab a trusty pair of tweezers and gently lift the lower graphite foil off the battery and midframe. You’ve got this!

Tools Used
  1. iOpenerGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement
  2. TweezersGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 22

– Grab your trusty Torx T3 screwdriver and remove those three screws, each measuring 5.1 mm, that are keeping the loudspeaker in place. You’ve got this!

Step 23

– Time to get that loudspeaker out – use a pair of tweezers to carefully lift it out of its recess, and then you can remove it. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 24

– Grab your trusty Torx T3 screwdriver and unscrew the nine 5.1 mm-long screws holding the midframe in place. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 25

– Grab your trusty tweezers and carefully remove the midframe – you’re making great progress!

– When you’re putting everything back together, take a moment to check the thermal pad. If it’s looking a bit worse for wear, don’t worry! Just remove the old pad, give the area a good clean with some high-concentration isopropyl alcohol (we’re talking 90% or higher) and a microfiber cloth, and then apply a brand new thermal pad. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair with the experts at Salvation Repair.

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 26

– Grab a trusty spudger and gently pry that battery cable connector straight up from its socket. You’ve got this!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 27

– Let’s get started! Use a Torx T3 screwdriver to carefully remove the 5.1 mm-long screw that’s holding the mmWave antenna bracket in place. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 28

– Let’s get that mmWave antenna bracket off! Slide a spudger under the bottom right corner.

– Now, give it a little pry upwards to gently loosen the bracket.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 29

– Grab a trusty pair of tweezers and gently wiggle out the mmWave antenna bracket. You’ve got this!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 30

– Time to disconnect that mmWave antenna cable! Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry the connector straight up from its socket. It’s like giving it a little high five, but with a tool. 😉 If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 31

– Grab a trusty pair of tweezers and gently lift the mmWave antenna along with its cable from its little cozy spot.

– Say goodbye to the mmWave antenna assembly as you remove it.

– When it’s time to put everything back together, take a moment to inspect the thermal pad. If it looks worse for wear, gently remove it and give the area a good clean with some high-concentration (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol using a microfiber or lint-free cloth. Then, pop on a shiny new thermal pad for a fresh start!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 32

– Time to get your spudger out! Gently lift the mmWave antenna cable connector straight up from its socket. Easy does it!

– Now, let’s give that mmWave antenna cable a little separation from the mmWave antenna. You’re doing great!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 7 5G mmWave Antenna Cable Replacement

Step 33

– You should now be left with the mmWave antenna cable. Great job getting this far! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

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