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Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown

Written By: Jake Lucas (and one other contributor)
Published: November 14, 2019
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Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown

Written By: Jake Lucas (and one other contributor)
Published: November 14, 2019
  • Comments: 5
  • Favorites: 1
  • Views: 11.1k

Teardown

Introduction

The Google Nest Wifi Point is a Wi-Fi range extender that doubles as a smart speaker with Google Assistant.

This teardown is not a repair guide. To repair your Google Nest Wifi Point, use our service manual.

  1. Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Opening the Google Nest Wifi Point: step 1, image 1 of 3 Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Opening the Google Nest Wifi Point: step 1, image 2 of 3 Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Opening the Google Nest Wifi Point: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • The Google Nest Wifi Point opens from the bottom

    • Use the spudger to completely remove the rubber layer. Starting at the power button provides the best leverage.

    • Remove the adhesive layer to expose the 4x T4 screws

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  2. Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Removing the bottom plate: step 2, image 1 of 2 Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Removing the bottom plate: step 2, image 2 of 2

    • Remove the 4x T4 screws from the bottom plate of the Google Nest Wifi Point

    • Use the spudger to pry off bottom cover of unit.

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  4. Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Removing the bottom portion: step 3, image 1 of 3 Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Removing the bottom portion: step 3, image 2 of 3 Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Removing the bottom portion: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • The bottom portion of the unit is held in place with 5 x T6H screws. Note the 9 LEDs on the Google Nest Wifi Point

    • Once removed, the speaker driver can be exposed as well as the first board that contains 2x LED drivers - Texas Instrument LP5018

    • The speaker is held in place with 4x T8H screws

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  5. Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Removing the speaker and main board: step 4, image 1 of 3 Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Removing the speaker and main board: step 4, image 2 of 3 Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Removing the speaker and main board: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • Disconnect the speaker from the main board

    • The main board is connected to a heatsink/sub-chassis with 2x T6H screws

    • Disconnect the 3 antenna wires from the main board

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  6. Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Removing the sub-chassis: step 5, image 1 of 3 Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Removing the sub-chassis: step 5, image 2 of 3 Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Removing the sub-chassis: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • The sub-chassis is held in place with 4x T7H screws

    • The sub-chassis also houses 3 antennas

    • The top board contains 3 DMICs as well as a touch sensor - Cypress CY8CMBR3108

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  7. Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Main board components: step 6, image 1 of 2 Google Nest Wifi Point Teardown, Main board components: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Synaptics AS-370 SoC

    • Micron MT29F4G08ABAFAH4-IT NAND Flash Memory

    • Nanya Technology NT5CC128M16JR-EK DRAM

    • Samsung K4B4G1646E-BYMA000 DRAM

    • Qualcomm QCA9886 WLAN SoC

    • Nordic Semiconductor N52811 QFAAA0 1922AG Bluetooth SoC

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5 Comments

Is there anyone from the previous gen?

Christian Öhrn - Reply

Can you add more images of just the molded housing? Curious what kind of tools they’re using to make this shell with no parting lines and an undercut all around

Peej - Reply

Is it possible to remove the led driver PCB from the base? Mine is completely stuck.

Jake Staahl - Reply

Do you know where I can find a replacement speaker? The sound of mine is cracked.

Olof Jonmarker - Reply

Beautiful design Google!

Sean Castledine - Reply

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