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Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement

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Time Required: 30 - 45 minutes
Difficulty: Moderate
Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement

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.

Follow this guide to replace a cracked or broken glass back cover on your Google Pixel 9.

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

Parts

Tools

    1. Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement, Prepare your Pixel for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement, Prepare your Pixel for disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement, Prepare your Pixel for disassembly: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Let your Pixel's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

      • Unplug all cables from your phone.

      • Completely power off your phone.

      • Press the power and volume up buttons at the same time to bring up the shutdown menu.

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    1. Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement, Adhesive information: step 2, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement, Adhesive information: step 2, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement, Adhesive information: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Adhesive secures the perimeter of the back glass to the frame.

      • When separating the adhesive, don't insert your tool more than 3 mm under the back glass to avoid damaging the internal components.

      • To help, measure and mark 3 mm from the tip of an opening pick with a permanent marker.

      • If your screen or back glass is badly cracked, a suction cup may not perfectly adhere.

      • 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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    2. Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement, Apply a suction handle: step 3, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement, Apply a suction handle: step 3, image 2 of 2
      • Place a suction handle at the bottom edge of the back glass, as close to the edge as possible.

      • Push down to attach the suction cup.

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    3. Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 4, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 4, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 4, image 3 of 3
      • Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a small gap under the back glass.

      • Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.

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    4. Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement, Separate the back glass adhesive: step 5, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement, Separate the back glass adhesive: step 5, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement, Separate the back glass adhesive: step 5, image 3 of 3
      • Slide the opening pick back and forth along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive securing it.

      • Remember: don't insert the opening pick deeper than 3 mm.

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    5. Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement: step 6, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement: step 6, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement: step 6, image 3 of 3
      • Slide the opening pick around the perimeter of the phone, slicing the rest of the adhesive.

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    6. Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement: step 7, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement: step 7, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement: step 7, image 3 of 3
      • 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.

      • Use the opening pick to separate any remaining sections of adhesive securing the back glass.

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    7. Google Pixel 9 Back Glass Replacement, Remove the back glass: step 8, image 1 of 1
      • Remove the back glass.

      • During reassembly:

      • 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.

      • Follow this guide to apply new adhesive and install your back glass.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow this guide.

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.

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Thank god for this guide, I just got my new phone and during the process of putting it in the protective case, it slipped out of my hand and the bottom right corner cracked and created a slight dent on the exterior metal band which shouldn't be too hard to make that straight again. Not too concerned about the phone being water tight since the case will cover that, but I'm not in an environment where the phone would come into contact with water anyways. I wish the rear glass and adhesive was sold on this website, would prefer to get all the parts from one source whenever possible.

Joshua Coleman - Reply Share

hey i have purchansed Goggle pixel 8 in December, 2024 and my back side glass is broken , what to do, what is the costing for replacement ?

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