Google Pixel Repair

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Battery

Daughterboard

Display

Display Adhesive

Fingerprint Scanner

Motherboard

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Tools

These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.

Models

International (G-2PW4200), U.S. (G-2PW4100)

Disclosure: The repairability score of was determined as part of a repairability assessment performed for Google's design and engineering teams. This paid service was performed objectively by iFixit, with no input from Google.

Diagnose any issues you may be having with your Google Pixel using our Google Pixel Troubleshooting Page.

Announced on October 4, 2016 and released on October 20, 2016, the Google Pixel is Google's first true flagship phone. Google has previously co-developed the Nexus line of devices with other companies, but the Pixel is the first smart phone to be both fully designed and developed solely by Google.

There was a known microphone issue with the device caused by a crack in the solder of the audio codec chipset on the motherboard, but Google has addressed the issue in devices manufactured after 02/2017.

The most often replaced Google Pixel parts include the battery, screen, and rear glass panel.

The Pixel features a 5-inch 441 pixels per inch AMOLED display, but it is also available in an XL variant with a 5.5-inch 534 pixels per inch display. The rear mounted fingerprint sensor distinguishes the Pixel from most devices, as does the partial glass backing which allows for NFC capabilities.

There is an embossed "G" on the back of the device. The model number is G-2PW4100 in the US. The model number can be found by navigating to "Regulatory labels" in your Pixel settings.

CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (64 bit quad-core 2.15 GHz + 1.6 GHz)

Memory: 4GB LPDDR4 RAM

Storage: 32 GB or 128 GB

Display:

5.0 Inch Display
FHD AMOLED at 441 ppi
2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass

Cameras:

Main Camera: 12.3 megapixel, f/2.0 aperture, 1.55μm pixels, Phase detection autofocus + laser detection autofocus
Front Camera: 8 megapixel, f/2.4 aperture, 1.4 μm pixels, fixed focus

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