Introduction
This repair guide was authored by the iFixit staff and hasn’t been endorsed by Google. Learn more about our repair guides here.
Use this guide to replace the 5G mmWave antenna in your Google Pixel 9.
If your phone isn't getting cellular service but is still able to connect to Wi-Fi, you might need to replace the 5G mmWave antenna.
You'll need replacement back glass adhesive to complete this repair.
Note: Any repair can compromise the water resistance of your phone. Retaining water resistance after the repair will depend on how well you reapply the rear cover adhesive.
What you need
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Unplug all cables from your phone.
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Completely power off your phone.
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Adhesive secures the perimeter of the back glass to the frame.
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Lay overlapping strips of packing tape over the glass to protect yourself and make disassembly easier. Ensure there's a smooth area near the bottom edge that's large and smooth enough for a suction cup to stick to.
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Place a suction handle at the bottom edge of the back glass, as close to the edge as possible.
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Push down to attach the suction cup.
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Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a small gap under the back glass.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.
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Slide the opening pick back and forth along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive securing it.
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Slide the opening pick around the perimeter of the phone, slicing the rest of the adhesive.
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With most of the adhesive separated, lightly twist the opening pick at the bottom edge to lift the back glass up until you can grip it with your fingers.
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Use the opening pick to separate any remaining sections of adhesive securing the back glass.
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Remove the back glass.
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Now is a good time to test your phone before sealing it up. Power it on and check that it works. Power it back down before you continue reassembly.
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Follow this guide to apply new adhesive and install your back glass.
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Tool used on this step:FixMat$36.95
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Use a 3IP Torx Plus driver to remove the single 5.4 mm‑long screw securing the upper board cover.
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Use a 3IP Torx driver to remove the five screws securing the midframe and wireless charging coil:
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Four 5.4 mm-long screws
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One 2.2 mm-long screw
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Use a pair of tweezers to peel the flash cable off of the metal midframe.
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Remove the midframe, wireless charging coil, and NFC assembly.
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Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery connector.
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Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the 5G mmWave antenna's press connector.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To run a diagnostics test with the built-in Pixel Diagnostic tool, click here.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Pixel 9 Answers Community for help.
