DIY Guide: Google Pixel 2 XL Charging Assembly Replacement

– Time to get started. Insert a SIM card eject tool or a paperclip into the small hole in the SIM card tray, which you’ll find on the left edge of your phone – just opposite the power and volume buttons.

– Give it a firm press to eject the tray. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Time to pop out that SIM card tray from your phone! Just give it a gentle tug.

– When you’re putting the SIM card back in, make sure it’s lined up just right with the tray. It’s a snug fit, but you’ve got this!

– Stick a suction cup right next to the SIM slot on your phone’s edge. Make sure to stay away from the curvy part of the phone.

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

– Let’s get this party started! Grab your suction cup and pull up gently but firmly, creating a little space between the front panel and the rear case. Now slide in your opening pick like a pro – you’ve got this!

– Hey there, brave fixer! Don’t get too caught up in that skinny corner – only dip your tool 0.25 inches deep, or take a gander at some chewed-up display. And remember, we’ve only got front-facing camera to worry about, so keep it chill and make those shallow cuts! If you run into troubles, head over to schedule a repair and we’ll help you out!

– Slide the opening pick down the right side of the phone to separate the display adhesive. It’s like a little dance, and you’re the lead! Don’t worry, this is a super common step, so you got this. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Gently glide the opening pick around the lower-right corner and along the bottom edge of your phone. You’ve got this!

– Pop the flat edge of the pick back into the top-right corner of your phone, and glide it smoothly around the corner and along the top edge of your device.

– Time to give that display a little lift! Gently pry it up from the right side of the phone, just like you’re opening a book.

– Now, lay the display down nice and flat on the table, keeping it close to the phone. We want to make sure we don’t strain those delicate display and digitizer cables. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Grab your trusty opening tool and gently nudge the corner to pop up and unclip the lower edge of that digitizer cable connector cover. You’ve got this!

– Now, go ahead and lift that connector cover away like a pro.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently lift that digitizer cable connector up and out of its cozy home on the motherboard.

– When it’s time to reconnect, align those connectors just right and give one side a gentle press until you hear that satisfying click. Repeat the same for the other side, but steer clear of pushing down in the middle. Misalignment can lead to bent pins, and nobody wants that kind of drama!

– If your screen seems a bit moody and refuses to respond to your touch after the repair, don’t fret! Just re-seat that connector, making sure it clicks snugly back in place. Oh, and check for any sneaky dust or obstructions in the socket—everything should be nice and clear!

– Let’s get started by carefully using tweezers to gently remove any tape covering the display connector. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Let’s pop open that display connector cover! Use the tip of your spudger to gently wiggle it out of its little home in the edge of the display.

– Now, give it a little pry and pop it out! You’re doing great.

– And just like that, you’ve got that connector cover free. Woohoo! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently pry up the display cable connector from its socket. It’s like giving it a little high five!

– Now, it’s time to remove the display. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!

– When you’re putting things back together, you can take a minute to replace the adhesive around the edges of the display. It’s like giving your device a fresh new look! If you need any help along the way, you can always schedule a repair

– Let’s get started by removing eleven 3.8 mm Phillips screws that hold the midframe in place. Take your time and make sure you’re ready to keep track of each screw.

– As you work through this repair, remember to keep each screw organized so it ends up back where it belongs. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Time to get started. Insert an opening tool into the notch in the midframe, right by the volume buttons, and gently pry the midframe up and away from the rest of the phone – you got this.

– Now that the midframe is loose, go ahead and remove it. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Now, let’s give that battery connector a little nudge with the flat end of your spudger. It’s time to disconnect it. We’re making progress!

– Use the pointy end of a spudger to gently unplug the front-facing camera. It’s like giving it a little high five, but with a tool!

– When you’re putting everything back together, it’s easier to connect the front camera to the motherboard first, then pop the motherboard back in place. Think of it like a puzzle, but a fun one!

– Let’s get those connectors unplugged! Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully disconnect the right Active Edge sensor connector.

– Time to give that antenna cable a little break. Disconnect it gently!

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently use its pointy end to disconnect the fingerprint sensor connector. You’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty spudger, and use the flat end to gently disconnect the left Active Edge sensor connector. It’s like giving it a little high-five, but with a tool.

– Grab that trusty spudger and gently pry away the charging assembly connector. You’ve got this!

– Now it’s time to disconnect the front-facing sensor assembly connector – simply use the point of a spudger to gently release it. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– First, let’s get those cables and connectors out of the way – use the flat edge of a spudger to gently lift the bottom of the motherboard, making sure everything is clear of the board.

– Now, carefully hold the wide part of the motherboard near the SIM card slot and slide it toward the bottom of the phone while lifting it out – easy does it!

– Time to remove the motherboard – take your time and be gentle.

– After you’ve removed the motherboard, keep your phone flat with the battery facing up to prevent the front-facing camera from falling out of the phone case – it’s an easy mistake to make, but an easy one to avoid too!

– When you’re ready to put everything back together, make sure all the cables and connectors are out of the way and aligned with their respective sockets – take a deep breath, you’re doing great! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Gently slide the tip of a spudger under the lower left corner of the loudspeaker and carefully lift the speaker assembly out of the phone. Remember, take your time and be gentle—your device will appreciate it!

– Let’s get started by removing the loudspeaker from your phone. This is a crucial step, and we’re here to guide you through it. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Alright, let’s get that white antenna cable outta there! Use the tip of your spudger to gently disconnect it from its spot to the right of the battery. No worries if you need a hand, you can always schedule a repair.

– Give that adhesive holding the charging assembly a little love! Warm it up with a hairdryer or heat gun, or get cozy with an iOpener for about a minute. This will loosen things up and make removing the assembly a breeze. If you’re feeling a bit lost, you can always schedule a repair.

– Let’s get started by sliding an opening pick under the charging assembly flex cable on the left side of your phone. Gently pry it away from the case to begin the separation process. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Gently wiggle the tip of your spudger under the antenna board to ease apart that sneaky adhesive tape lurking underneath it.

– Time to get this charging assembly out of the phone case. Gently lift it up, like you’re giving it a little hug goodbye.