Disassembly/Repair of the mobile device Google Pixel 4 XL (Google Pixel 4 XL G020) with each step description and the required set of tools.

⚠ Before disassembling, do not forget to turn your phone off.

Use the ejection tool (aka Needle) or Paperclip. Push the tip all the way into the hole until the tray ejects, and then pull the tray of SIMcard out.

⚠ Pay attention! The tool must be inserted into a hole on the edge of the phone's housing. Do not press too hard. It may break the tray eject mechanism.

We recommend using a special heating device such as a separator machine, heat gun, or heating mat. It will simplify the process. You can use a home hairdryer, but you will have to make a nozzle by hand or have a suitable one in the kit to gently heat and concentrate the heat flow in the right place.

ℹ️ The surface of the back cover must be heated to soften the adhesive underneath. The approximate heating temperature is 50° C / 125° F.

Use a thin plastic film or pick for separation. To facilitate the process, you can use isopropyl alcohol. It is often most difficult to pass the tool between the parts to be divided. Choose the far edge from the FFC cables or buttons.

Do not use a lever or any force for separation that could damage the elements inside.

Using a screwdriver (Torx T4), unscrew two screws and remove the bracket holding the connector.

Pry up the connector of the cable that leads to the microphone, flashlight on the back cover.

Using a screwdriver (Torx T4), unscrew 7 screws.

ℹ️ Be sure to note the location of the screws before disassembling. When assembling the device, screwing the screw in the wrong place may damage the device or its part. To avoid damage, the removed screws and individual pieces (as gaskets or brackets) must be laid out in the appropriate order, or the screws and their holes in the phone must be marked with colored markers.

Carefully remove the bracket securing connectors and cover with antennas.

Using a screwdriver (Torx T4), unscrew 7 screws. Also, remove the cover securing the connectors.

Disconnect the battery connector as soon as possible.

ℹ️ The Google Pixel 4 XL model has a battery G020J-B with 3700 mAh capacity (aka rechargeable battery).

⚠ It is highly recommended to disconnect the connector to avoid possible short circuits during disassembly.

Also, try not to use a metal tool to disconnect the rechargeable battery connector or do it carefully.

Using a screwdriver (Torx T4), unscrew 4 screws and remove the bracket securing the connectors.

Remove the loudspeaker assembly with antennas.

Carefully remove the battery.

Using a screwdriver (Torx T4), unscrew two screws.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the assembly with a front camera, proximity sensor, other sensors.

Using a screwdriver (Torx T4), unscrew one screw.

Disconnect all connectors.

Carefully remove the printed circuit board. There is no need to use a lever or try to reach the board by force. Make sure that nothing is getting in the way or holding the board.

⚠ Do not bend the circuit board when removing it or push tools under it. Unbeknownst to yourself, you can damage components or cables from the inside.

Disconnect the connectors and remove the assembly of two rear cameras.

Pry up the connector and remove the small board with earpiece speaker, microphone, coaxial cable.

Using a screwdriver (Torx T4), unscrew two screws on the sides.

Disconnect the connector and remove the flat cable with a charging port.

The housing.