iFixit - Answers With Device "Google Pixel XL"

Google Pixel XL: Whats the best way to clean and maintain the USB-C port?

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:43:29 -0700

Love my Pixel XL, but I've had issues with the USB-C port getting dirt and fluff stuck in it etc... What is the best way to clean this without damaging any components, and also any advice on keeping it clean.

⟐ Commented March 18, 2026 at 17:43 MST

Google Pixel XL: Gorilla Glass .. replaceable?

Sat, 04 Mar 2017 10:09:05 -0700

What happens if I break the glass on the back screen? Is it replaceable?

⟐ Answered March 04, 2017 at 10:09 MST

Google Pixel XL: audio chip problem , can it be changed?

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 15:05:47 -0700

my google pixel xl hase a problem, i cant make any phone calls, i was told this is the audio chip, where can i find a mother board or an option to fix the phone

⟐ Commented October 14, 2023 at 15:05 MST

Google Pixel XL: Why is my phone overheating?

Mon, 28 Aug 2023 03:25:07 -0700

My pixel XL is overheating. What should I do to prevent this from happening?

⟐ Answered August 28, 2023 at 3:25 MST

Google Pixel XL: Replacement rear glass?

Sun, 18 Mar 2018 09:33:59 -0700

As per the title, anyone know how easy the rear glass is to replace? The teardown shows the internals but not the glass panel on the rear... It's cracked right across my camera :(

⟐ Answer deleted March 18, 2018 at 9:33 MST

Google Pixel XL: Battery replacement failed to light screen

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 03:32:41 -0700

I bought the battery replacement kit and followed the directions. I practiced on another, identical, broken device, so was pretty familiar with the procedure when I got to the “real” phone.

It seemed that all went well. When I fired it up (before applying the final adhesive) I got no screen response. I charged it overnight for about 14 hours (no screen indicator during this time).

When I press and hold the power button I feel a haptic vibration. The vibration is very brief. That would seem to indicate that the battery is live and connected.

I don’t know what to do now.

Any thoughts?

Bill

⟐ Answered July 17, 2020 at 3:32 MST

Google Pixel XL: WiFi Antenna Replacement Procedure For Google Pixel

Wed, 15 Nov 2017 06:14:28 -0700

after getting the phone wet, I am having issues and facing a WiFi struggle after 3 hours later. it will not connect unless the phone is actually on the router itself. I'm not sure if its because its still wet, or that it actually got damaged completely but i would like to know is there anything i can do to repair this myself, and where the antenna is located and if there is any parts to replace this online or on any stores.

⟐ Commented November 15, 2017 at 6:14 MST

Google Pixel XL: Headphone port damaged by headphone jack

Sun, 08 Mar 2020 17:19:37 -0700

My headphones' jack snapped/sheared while it was still connected to my pixel XL when it dropped to the floor, leaving the metal jack inside the headphone port. In my infinite wisdom, I managed to use an uncoiled paperclip to fish out the parts, and either the drop, or my attempted jack-removal damaged the port (at least, that's what I'm 90% sure is the case).

Now, when I plug a headphone jack in (and have tried numerous headphones), whenever the jack is twisted or moved around inside the port, music and podcasts stops/starts, volume changes, and google assistant tries to pop up.

There doesn't appear to be any other fault with the phone, and only occurs when I have a jack inserted, so I can only assume that the jack is the only thing damaged.

I contacted google about getting it repaired, however they have given an estimate of about £70 to fix it (not including £14.40 to ship it back to me).

I've contacted a number of other phone (and even specifically pixel) repair shops, but none of them have been able to offer their services (even the google chat-support asked if I could wait for him to check something because this isn't exactly a run-of-the-mill problem).

Does anyone know any way that I would be able to get the jack repaired? I've got no problem doing it myself (aside from not having the tools), but I didn't see any headphone jack part listed, so before I commit to just sending the phone back and dealing with whatever (imo slightly too costly) fee they charge I felt that I try and exhaust all alternatives.

Any help?

Thanks!

As an aside - I managed to get another lead for my headphones, so they 're fine (the broken lead however was not, and it was ultimatly much cheaper to buy a new one than fix the old).

⟐ Commented March 08, 2020 at 17:19 MST

Google Pixel XL: Screen cracked on Google Pixel XL do you know where I can get parts

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:43:55 -0700

Cracked the screen on my Google Pixel XL. I would like to do the repair but I am having problems identifying the parts I need to replace the screen. Does anyone know which parts are needed and where I can purchase them?

⟐ Answered February 19, 2021 at 17:43 MST

Google Pixel XL: Help, phone won't turn on after daughterboard replacement

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 21:05:57 -0700

Hi all. So my Pixel XL had the well-chronicled microphone not working/no vibration combination that had become problematic enough I decided to swap out the daughterboard. I'd never opened a phone sealed with adhesive (previous phone repairs had clips) and while removing the screen worked the tool too deep and damaged the digitizer ribbon cable/cracked the screen. I ordered a new digitizer/screen assembly, replaced the daughterboard and screen and tried to fire up the phone but no luck.

Upon pressing the power button the phone makes the faint vibration sound it should when turning it on but there is no display and the phone doesn't appear to begin booting or anything (reminds me of starting a computer when the cpu's improperly seated). I realize this is difficult without seeing the phone but where should I start? I've already reseated all the connections I unplugged during the repair more than once. Thanks in advance for any help!

⟐ Answered November 07, 2019 at 21:05 MST

Google Pixel XL: Vibration motor stopped working

Sun, 29 Oct 2017 09:56:03 -0700

Purchased a Google Pixel Xl at Verizon but is no longer under warranty since I left the carrier due to lack of service. The vibration motor stopped working. Is this part sold? I cannot seem to find any posts or blogs about this.

⟐ Answer deleted October 29, 2017 at 9:56 MST

Google Pixel XL: Screen corner came off

Sun, 28 May 2017 16:50:01 -0700

Dear ifixit team,

I have just got my new pixel xl phone few days ago. I am enjoying it and it's an amazing phone.

Today I found the the top right corner of the screen is coming slightly off Like about 0.5 mm. Like the adhesive behind is getting little loose or it was not firmly pressed during manufacturing.

I cannot give the phone back as I am in UAE and I got it from UK and it will be a hassle sending it back all the way there.

It should not be hard to put a small amount of adhesive around under the screen in that section but I have never done it before. Any suggestions.

⟐ Answer deleted May 28, 2017 at 16:50 MST

Google Pixel XL: Is the speaker grill for the Pixel also compatible with the XL?

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 16:02:55 -0700

The replacement screen I ordered didn’t come with a speaker grill. The ifixit store sells a mesh grill for the regular pixel, but not the XL version. Would it still work for the XL though?

Here’s the link to the grill.

Google Pixel Earpiece Speaker Dust Mesh

⟐ Commented December 31, 2018 at 16:02 MST

Google Pixel XL: Where I can find motherboard of Pixel XL?

Sat, 01 Dec 2018 21:44:53 -0700

I got my Pixel XL wet and after tearing down, its motherboard need to change. Can anyone give me any suggestion where i can find new motherboard?

(if anyone experienced this, is it worth to buy?)

thanks.

⟐ Commented December 01, 2018 at 21:44 MST

Google Pixel XL: Fixing a Bent Frame?

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 08:42:24 -0700

The frame on my Pixel XL has become bent. Is there any accepted methods to straightening it back out? The bend is bad enough where the display has started to de-laminate from the phone.

⟐ Answered August 07, 2018 at 8:42 MST

Google Pixel XL: Pixel XL not turning on

Wed, 16 May 2018 18:53:08 -0700

I was browsing fb and suddenly went out. Tried charging but won't turn on at all. Called Google Tech Support but all diagnostic procedures didn't work to make it turn on.

⟐ Answered May 16, 2018 at 18:53 MST

Google Pixel XL: Where exactly is the NFC module?

Sun, 08 Oct 2017 13:16:28 -0700

I wanted to know where the NFC module is, NOT THE CONTROLLER. Could you put a descriptive diagram with the NFC module in exploded view vs where it is with the case on. Thank you.

⟐ Answered October 08, 2017 at 13:16 MST

Google Pixel XL: What is the name of the focus-er on the back?

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 14:07:42 -0700

When my back glass broke, and I was removing adhesive, the (diffraction grating?) little plastic/rubber cover on the focus sensor came off / was attached to the adhesive and was damaged.

I’m looking to buy replacement glass, but also need to know what part that was that came off. The actual sensor still appears to be on the board, and is able to take photos which are in focus.

⟐ Commented February 12, 2020 at 14:07 MST

Google Pixel XL: Screen adhesive doesn't hold glass down... need suggestions

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 13:45:09 -0700

I replaced the screen in my daughter’s Google Pixel XL using a screen purchased by ifixit. The repair went well except that 1 corner (and a portion of 1 side) of the glass is lifting about 1mm. See the attached photo.

Is there a way to fix this without removing the screen?

I do have a set of replacement adhesive but am afraid to (again) break the screen. (By “again”, what I mean is that this started out being just a battery replacement). Thanks in advance.

Google Pixel XL: How do I open it so I can dry it out

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 16:50:52 -0700

I dropped my phone in water and i need to open it in order to dry it out. How can I do this without potentially damaging it further

⟐ Answer accepted August 15, 2018 at 16:50 MST