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Google Pixel Watch 5 Vibration Motor Replacement

Carsten Frauenheim and one other contributor

Last updated on Oct 20, 2026

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15 - 30 minutes

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Introduction

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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 vibration motor in your Google Pixel Watch 5.

If your watch is making inconsistent or weak vibrations, or isn't vibrating at all, it may be time to replace the vibration motor.

This guide was written using a 41 mm LTE model Pixel Watch 4. While some photos may contain slight visual discrepancies, procedures for all Pixel Watch 4/5 41 mm/45 mm models are functionally the same.

What you need

Parts

Google Pixel Watch 4/5 Screw O-Ring - Genuine
$2.99

5

Optional

Tools

1. Step 1 Prepare your watch for disassembly
  Before starting your repair:
  
  Remove your watch from the charger.
  
  Press and hold the crown button, then tap Power off to shut down your watch.
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2. Step 2 Remove the watch bands
  Remove each watch band by depressing the release button and sliding the band out of its groove.
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3. Step 3
  Throughout the rest of your repair, consider placing your watch on something soft like a clean cloth to help stabilize it and prevent scratches to the front glass.
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5. Step 4 Remove the back sensor glass screws
  Use a Torx Plus 2IP screwdriver to remove the 3.0 mm‑long screw from both watch band grooves (two screws total).
  
  Both screws have a tiny O‑ring. If they don't lift away with the screw, use a pair of tweezers to carefully remove them from the band groove and set them aside. These O-rings are required to maintain waterproofing.
  
  Handle these O-rings carefully. Avoid pinching or slicing them with your tool.
  
  During reassembly:
  
  Make sure the O‑rings are on the screws before installing them.
  
  Push down firmly on the back glass while installing the screws to make sure the glass gets properly seated.
  
  If there's a gap between the back glass and frame, remove the screws and reinstall them.
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6. Step 5 Separate the back sensor glass
  Insert the point of a spudger (or a clean fingernail) into the seam between the back sensor glass and frame and pry up until the cover detaches.
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7. Step 6 Reposition the back sensor glass
  Gently lift the back glass and flip it over the side of the watch opposite the crown.
  
  Be careful not to strain the cable connecting the back sensor glass.
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1. Step 7 Remove the vibration motor screws
  Optionally, you can disconnect the back glass to give you more room to work—though you can complete the repair just fine with it still connected.
  
  Use a Torx Plus 2IP screwdriver to remove the two 2.2 mm‑long screws securing the vibration motor.
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2. Step 8 Remove the vibration motor
  Remove the vibration motor.
  
  During reassembly, make sure the back glass cable lays between the vibration motor and battery.
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