@@PBKreviews Looks like the plastic sub-frame that houses the display would protect it from unwanted damage while dismantling for repair. Also is this a US version? Not sure if all versions have the mmWave 5G antenna.
Nice to finally see a teardown, although I would have liked to see the charging coil and how they made the cut out in the back frame for it. Nevertheless, enjoyed it, thanks!
No problem and thanks. Ya I didn't think that far ahead to peel off the wireless charging pad (I should have). I'm pretty sure ifixit or someone else will eventually also upload a teardown and peel the wireless charging coil off and reveal if there is a cut in the frame or how it was done.
Amazing, thanks. So it's clear from this that the hole is through the whole thickness of the alu, so at that point of the phone it's just plastic. Cheers!!
Nice job, thanks for the teardown! Can you tell how the display fit after reassembling the device? Could you see any difference in relation to the gap compared to before? Really wondering why there seems to be so much variance between different units how big the gap primarily in the top left corner is with so much adhesive.
No problem, and thanks. Well the adhesive I use to put it back together compared to the one it originally comes with is different. All I know is, it wasn't that easy to pry the original adhesive off, it stretches so I'm assuming that elasticity it has in the type of adhesive that is used along with the design of the phone is what causes it to have some lift here and there. It's not the first time I have seen this type of stretchy adhesive used in water resistant phones but different phone designs work different with how the adhesive sits and holds. Some phones might have the screen seated in a way that it's not pulling away from the frame at all so you don't see the adhesive stretched a bit and some like this pixel 5 might have some resistant between the screen and frame so that may cause the screen to pull slightly away from the frame but its just more of a aesthetic thing and not something that compromises the seal/water resistance etc. So bottom line, even though the frame of the screen may not be perfectly flush with the frame of the phone, the adhesive is still intact and has a proper seal so it wont have any negative effect and the screen will not come off, you would need to really work at prying it off to get it to come off.
@@PBKreviews Wow, thanks for the comprehensive answer! Really didn't expect that. Good to hear that this seems to be more of a side effect by the actual phone design and not a real problem. I am curious if Google will stick to this manufacturing design or future batches will look differently. Thanks again for your efforts!
You're welcome. It's possible they may alter adhesives or add additional supports to firmly grip down the screen (just to clear up the worry for customers) even though it's not needed. Either way looks to be an easy fix if they do implement one.
Finally, but you obviously didnt want to find out how big wireless charging hole really is. I understand it. Thank you, i wanted to see how my phone looks like from inside : )
@@PBKreviews Do you think a metal plate for a magnetic vent mount will work for a pixel 5? I guess, one can be cut to size so it doesn't interfere with wireless charging if needed? Thanks for the help!
@@CuriousUserError Not too sure. It might be possible but would probably have to be very think to not interfere with spacing between the wireless charging and the back of the phone.
@@PBKreviews Thanks for that! I am thinking of putting the metal plate between the bottom edge of the phone and where the coil approximately starts so it doesn't interfere with the wireless charging capabilities. Gonna have to ballpark my guess base on the pictures you provided. Thanks again!
You're welcome. Probably rush production but ya at the end of the day its just looks to be a visual defect rather than an operational one. The seal still is intact and does its job and the screen won't fall off either.
Not sure, if the connectors are the same it might work but you probably would run into software reading issues as well. I don't have the phones on me anymore to test it.
I have to tell you, I very much enjoyed your video primarily because it's extremely informative but it's also very efficient. I don't like my time wasted when I need to learn something. Thank you very much for your video. I definitely gave you a like.
Ya you can try using a hair dryer and do that and see if it will help. After heating just press down and hold for 20 to 30 seconds and let it cool down see if it grips better.
@@finlyk oh not yet. I actually got my gapgate pixel 5 and exchanged it. The new one has a smaller gap, but it's uniform around the whole front plate, like the official google renders. So now I'm not sure if I wanna do the hair dryer trick or not.
@@YgorCortes yes, once you take it apart, until you install an original pre cut adhesive made for the phone, you would lose water resistance. Usually pre cut adhesives start showing up with screen replacements etc down the line.
Great video! Like a few other challenged people, I too hastily poked the SIM removal pin into the top microphone hole and pushed... Looks like the mic(s) may be offset, but in your examination did you happen to notice what may be destroyed by doing this, as in some type of exposure protection? Thanks!
Thank you. You should be fine, you don't need to worry about any exposure protection as long as you didn't use a larger tool that would enlarge the hole.
Thank you, no once you take it apart, it would require the original precut adhesive to install again to retain the water seal. Right now they aren't available to order online, but once they become available, then it can be installed to ensure a secure seal.
@@maximenaud2882 Hi, you're welcome. Usually when screen replacements become available, most come with the screen adhesive pre installed or included with the screen for you to install. Some phone models take 1-2 months to become available and some take 4-6 months or even longer.
You can peel off and use the original graphite film that comes with the phone. Most back housing replacements will come with it pre installed. It would still work without it but heat transfer wont be as well and also you might need to put some sort of film to be a barrier in between the back metal mortion and the main board to prevent any shorts. Thats just a precaution.
@@ddcll9538 You're welcome. I don't really think its a build quality issue, just bought worried from the aesthetic form of view. Google did release a statement saying its part of the design and nothing is wrong with it. Some people may have had some gaps but those cases are only a few. Overall I liked the build quality over the pixel 4a. Much easier to do repairs on the 5 than the 4a.
When you reapply screen adhesive, do you simply copy how it was originally applied? What kind of adhesive is recommended for this? Great video and great narration. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
I don't remember seeing any as far as I can recall, but there may possibly be a small black pull tab on the top right of the battery. I lost the original footage of that portion of the video so I can't go back to the raw video to see exactly what that black film to the top right of the battery was but the bottom right corner of the battery has a black flex cable with chips on it so make sure not to pull on that or damage that. If I can find a replacement kit for the battery sometime, I will check n see if it comes with any adhesive pull tabs and let you know. But from what, I recall it doesn't.
Just Cracked the screen on my Pixel 5:( your video is helping out since it doesn’t seem difficult. Now on the mission to find the pre cut Adhesive and OEM display
Well since I don't have the original pre cut adhesive they used, I had to cut my own adhesive strips to install so it wouldn't be a good comparison. Also this unit I had didn't really have much gap, or was pretty uniform all around. Sat nearly the same afterwards with the adhesive I used didn't notice any huge differences.
I don't use a heating plate or heat gun to often, I find it easier and better to use a hair dryer since it has a more even heat distribution and less chance of damaging parts by over heating. I just evenly heat it up to the point that its hot to the touch and apply more heat as needed throughout the process.
@@Magnetar83 Pixel 2, Pixel 3, and Pixel 4 (not 4a) all had linear motors. Pixel 1, 3a, 4a, 4a 5G, and 5 all have this type found in the teardown. edit:// Apparently linear motors can be found in circular form but are generally not as good as the boxed style. The Pixel 1, 2, 3, and 4 had the boxed style linear motor (similar to iPhone's taptic engine but not as good). The Pixel 3a, 4a, 4a 5G, and 5 all have the inferior circular style linear motors.
@@zippobrand the glass cover should be held down with adhesive. Can be heated up and pryed off. I can't seem to find just the glass cover replacement in the US but here is a link for one from outside the US www.fixshop.eu/nahradne-diely-google-pixel-google-pixel-5/google-pixel-5-rear-camera-lens/ if not you can always order the complete back housing and replace it in its entirety.
Usually no because the software has to be able to read the hardware in most cases as well as connector sizes and such for the cameras as well have to match
Is the camera glass a permanent part of the back casing? Mine has a crack and I want to get it swapped - figured it would just heat up and pull off. Google authorized repair shop claims it is all one piece and that the entire back of the phone needs replaced for $250.
I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure the glass lens cover is just held on with adhesive and you can heat it up and pry it off. Usually that's how they are. I don't see any replacements available yet though.
yes went in fine, looks just like it did when I took it apart but i didnt have the original precut adhesive to use since its not available online yet so used strips of adhesive I cut down to size.
@@carlosj.morillo6729 no, thats why its best to use a plastic pry tool. Metal tools leave scratches and gashes. You can also use a suction tool to pull up on the screen a bit so you can have leverage to put your pry tool in between the frame and screen.
Any easy way to replace the Camera Lens glass?? 4:23 this is the part I'm afraid to touch.. The black graphite thing. In order to replace the camera lens glass I think we need to replace the whole back side. And I'd need to peel the black thing off. It'd lose stickness, and I'm afraid it'll ruin the wireless charging.
If I'm not mistaken, the camera glass is just held on with adhesive. All you need to do is heat up the back and pry the glass off the back housing. Then apply the replacement glass cover.
@@leaaae4638 oh ok, ya just checked couldn't find it either, but they do sell the entire back housing as I believe you mentioned would be your other option to change.
They aren't extremely tough but not that flimsy. It probably bent a bit when I was using my pry tool to pry the screen off. When prying off you will hear clicks when the catches come off, kind of make you think the screen or glass cracked but its the catch coming off.
Screen repair looks like it'll be a breeze on this thing. Battery replacement only slightly more difficult. Yeah, I'm going to ride this phone until at least 2025 once Google stop supporting it, custom roms are sure to be around if the Nexus 5 is still getting love.
If the replacement battery doesn't come with adhesive for it, you would need to apply two adhesive stripes, one on the back top of the battery and one on the back bottom to hold it down to the frame in addition to the screen adhesive to re apply the screen.
I was replacing the battery in my Pixel 5 and one of the earpiece contact pins broke off, and there is no sound on phone calls only, but the other pin is still on there. Wondering if there is a way to repair the pin, or if there is some fix to where i make sound come out of the same way as music etc does, or if replacing the board is the only fix? Thanks!
@@PBKreviews It would be good if they announced something on this subject because precisely I hesitate to invest in this phone given that we do not know the long-term repercussions, I hope that they will quickly communicate on this subject
@@maxhim64 They have made an announcement stating the gap is normal and part of the design, and upon inspection with their engineering team, it should not pose any risk to water resistance and so forth. They will also address each consumer who purchases their product with any issues regarding the gap. But basically they are stating its normal and nothing to worry about.
@@PBKreviews thank you for the answer. It is still astonishing to design a telephone which at a distance knowing that certain models of Pixel 5 do not have it I am thinking in particular of the model of the USA for my part I am in France and when I go on the forums many people (in Europe) complain about this difference which varies according to the customers, and the difference is not always found in the same place some say that it is located on the top of the phone and others on the bottom they could have at least communicated by indicating that the problem had been solved on the next waves of telephones which will arrive because for the moment it is unavailable in stock until November 23
Thank you for the video. Could you explain why do people seem to think that this phone has a bad or average build quality? Is it only because of this supposed lack of adhesive on some units? You said it should have a good repairability with this build so I am curious about what exactly is not ok in this phone...
Hi, I'm assuming its just the adhesive issue. Overall the phones quality seems good to me, no other defects I was able to find. I liked the feel and material of the back as well. The inside is fairly easy for repairs, but does require you to remove the battery first if you are planning on removing the main board. Also some people aren't happy with the fact its using an older processor compared to that of the pixel 4a.
Thank you. I already took it apart 2 times (second to take pics of the wireless charging coil) so I don't want to take it apart a 3rd since the phone is going to be used. But if I do take it apart again I will make sure to measure it for you. :)
Hmm make sure if you removed the main board, it's seated back in place properly since it has antenna contacts that need to touch parts of the frame. Aside from that, if you damaged any chips on the main board, can also be a reason why it might not be working.
@@septoleta2407 So if you check the teardown video of pixel 4, it has a rectangular vibration motor just like the iphones. It is the best haptic motor in all android phones so far, the haptic feedback is sharp and satisfying. In the pixel5, they used a circular motor which is just like any normal vibration motor. The clicks and taps won't be as sharp and clicky as the pixel4 .
Here is a link for it, but keep in mind, might be your battery going bad and bloating causing the screen to be pushed up. www.mobilesentrix.com/lcd-adhesive-tape-compatible-for-google-pixel-5-genuine-oem-1
Такой вопрос, а если последняя версия на данный момент 17.5.1 и телефон в котором надо заменить аккумулятор именно эта, нужно опять обновить на туже версию ?
Very nice video. I have a query. Iam using my pixel 5 and my proximity sensor is not working as expected. It automatically senses something when i turn the phone inverted. It works fine if i apply some pressure on the upper part of the screen, in and around the proximity sensor. Is this issue hardware or software related. Any fix for this issue!?
Hi, and thank you. It seems to be a hardware issue. It is possible there is extra light getting to the sensor and causing it to malfunction. It's possible as well your screen adhesive in the top might be lifted up or not holding well and allowing light to get in or the rubber gasket around the sensor might not be installed correctly.
Which mean i have to replace the motherboard since i have mic issue on my pixel 5, already do all sortware methods including reflash stock rom but failed.
What issue is the mic having? if sound, have you checked to make sure the small hole is not clogged or blocked? and have you tried speaking on speaker phone to see if the secondary mic picks up your voice?
@@PBKreviews i have check there are 3 mic on p5, at top, near camera an the buttom. I have no problem is using loudspeaker on call but normal call mic is not function, i also try to use Google recorder and mic also not function. But it weird if i knock the buttom hole or put my lips at the mic hole will pickup the sound from the vibration. Is there specific small hole as you mention on above. As i see from the bottom look like same as speaker grill on the right of the phone
@@PBKreviews at 6:45 into the video top of the phone almost center but little to the right looks to be between the frame and screen but I watched video again it's a glare of light when u move the phone it moves to great video thank you for showing us how it's done I was also hoping to see what they filled the cut out with to achieve wireless charging again thank you for the video
Hello guys. Just a question. I need to replace the came module - unfortunately I live in the country without the Google support. Is it a big deal to open the phone as I am assuming from your video that would is the biggest challenge for the camera module replacement? Once the screen is off - what is the best way to put it back? Any special glue is needed or you just using the remaining one on the frame? Anyone has had this kind of experience? Is it relatively easy or rather use the specialist for thatt? Thanks
Hi, it's not too difficult to take apart the phone, but you need to be careful to not damage or break the screen. Putting it back together, you can use the original adhesive that is on the screen if you did not damage it too much while taking it off and if it still has enough stickiness to hold it down since the frame of the screen has catches which hold it down on the corners in place as well. If you need to replace the adhesive, you can watch the video I did on how to replace adhesive.
@@PBKreviews Thanks for that. Really appreciate that. One more question. While putting together, will I need to heat up the adhesive again to increase the stickiness or not? After successful assembly do I need to put some longer lasting force to keep the screen attached to the rest of the phone or not - some holders etc? Thanks again.
fyi, if anyone ever wants to "attempt" a battery replacement... be careful theres a thing sticking out of the bottom right side of the battery and with that damaged... u wont have a functional battery and it'll come up with a battery question mark icon on screen
Thanks, I will pay attention. Do you have any battery company suggestion for the battery? I am struggling to find good ones for the Pixel 5 and Pixel 3xl...
Some people have issues with overheating while recording 4K video. It simply stops recording after 3-4 minutes. Might be problem with internal heat management?
Its possible. It does have graphite film behind the cameras to transfer heat to the copper tape on the screen. But considering the fact the cameras generate heat, the battery is right underneath which generates heat and the screen right over it generating heat, I can see after a long period of time maybe the camera's or the phone itself might be overheating. The screen can transfer heat out but the fact so many components are relying on the screen as an exit for heat it might be overwhelming. They may also release software updates to help control the workload or tasks to decrease heat when the camera is being used etc.
It's possible your unit might be one of the few that actually has an issue and needs replacing. The one I took apart as well as most others who have a slight gap, it isn't a large enough gap to cause problems. But if yours is having proximity sensor issues, definitely something I'd get in touch with google about replacing.
Just got my wife one of these (I'm using a 4xl) and I'm really happy to see how easy it will be to replace the screen if anything happens. Good work Google!
anybody else struggling to reconnect the screen flex cable to the motherboard? I just can't seem to get it seat properly. Anytime it seems right, the slightest bit of movement disconnects it before I can get the clip back on.
@@PBKreviews I took some isopropyl alcohol and a soft tooth brush and cleaned the connectors a bit. It fit in much better after, I think some debris may have got in during the repair. Thank you for the reply!
Thanks and you're welcome. The battery isn't too hard to change but the fact that there is little room to work with to pry it off along with the fact you can't remove the main board until you remove the battery since the bottom flap portion of the battery is sitting over the main board makes it a bit difficult and time consuming since you don't want to damage anything on the motherboard (chips n such) when your prying off the battery with pry tools.
While watching this disassembly I was like "hmm this is very huawei-y, the brackets and all that" and then I remembered that huawei builds their phone fml 💀
The under screen loudspeaker / vibration motor / „earpiece“ is really disappointing. In best case the sound quality is average, but as soon as you put a screen protector on the display it even getting worser. I had the pixel 5 for two weeks. It has had some issues with the accelerometer sensor (switching to landscape) Battery indicator issue (got stuck on various charging levels > software problem) Heavy lagging / freezing for 3-5 seconds (happened 4 times in 2 days) with no heavy usage Really disappointed with the pixel 5
The adhesive holds strong and the catches around the screen assembly add additional support. I don't see the screens coming off easy or falling off, highly unlikely.
Am I right in saying that putting the phone in a case removes all potential issues with the screen gap? I always use a case so I assume, even if mine arrives with a small gap, the case will negate the effect.
depends on what case you use, some go over the screen boarders and some just cover the back and sides of the phone. If you have one that covers the boarders of the screen, then you should have that potential gap covered and not need to worry about it. Regardless of case or not, its nothing to worry about, it wont affect the water resistance or anything else.
I've noticed my Pixel 5 has a hollow vibrating sound when tapping the lower half of the rear of the phone while holding it by the edges. Only noticed it randomly when I placed it down a bit harder than usual on the table. So then I tapped it to recreate it. Lol. Hoping it's normal and just to do with what it's built out of this time.
@@PBKreviews more of an echoing vibrating sound than the camera rattle. Like a boing sound lol. Though not too fussed, just thought it was odd haha. 👍🏼
Uptalking^^^ annoys^^^ me^^^ I am impressed. He kept the uptalk up until the very last word of the video, where he talked down. The review is good, though.
The internal components are so cheap for something asking for $700. iPhone, Mate/P, and Note are obviously better but even $400 OnePlus and Xiaomi have better interior design and components
Finally a Pixel 5 teardown. Nice video. Was curious to see how the Wireless charging works with the metal frame.
Thank you :)
@@PBKreviews Looks like the plastic sub-frame that houses the display would protect it from unwanted damage while dismantling for repair. Also is this a US version? Not sure if all versions have the mmWave 5G antenna.
Yes it was a US version and ya the ones that don't have the mmWave antenna would just have a slot filler or empty slot where the antenna would go.
OK so European models don't have mmwave 5G antennas ? 📶
@@maxoo._ yes. I think we only get sub6 5G hardware
your disassembly techniques are so so clean unlike other youtubers
Thank you :)
Nice teardown, I had my P5 for a few days now, and love it. I don't have a screen gap, so I'm good.
Thanks, that's good to hear. Hopefully just a select few and its just looks to be a visual flaw.
I thought that zack jerryrig would be the first to teardown this pixel 5.nice video bro hope your channel grow 👍
Thank you, I appreciate the support.
Excellent no-nonsense vid, just bought my P5 and this makes me feel a lot better about the screen gap as well as repairability. Thanks
You're welcome and thank you
Could you help me locate the memory chip on the motherboard? That would be a huge help, thanks in advance!
It's soldered to the main board under one of the covered shields. It isn't user replaceable or removable.
Nice to finally see a teardown, although I would have liked to see the charging coil and how they made the cut out in the back frame for it. Nevertheless, enjoyed it, thanks!
No problem and thanks. Ya I didn't think that far ahead to peel off the wireless charging pad (I should have). I'm pretty sure ifixit or someone else will eventually also upload a teardown and peel the wireless charging coil off and reveal if there is a cut in the frame or how it was done.
Here are some pictures of it, I took it apart again and took some pics. ibb.co/D9C9g0s , ibb.co/JxFQSKg
Amazing, thanks. So it's clear from this that the hole is through the whole thickness of the alu, so at that point of the phone it's just plastic. Cheers!!
@@JamesCadman no problem :)
@@PBKreviews Epic!You just took it apart AGAIN for our dumb curiosity. Keep it up!
homie really said
"You know the russians and their AKs? yeah I'mma show you 1 better"
the intelligence of this man
You are the 1st disassembly of Pixel 5 in youtube.
👍
Great Teardown, keep up the amazing work!
Thank you
Nice job, thanks for the teardown! Can you tell how the display fit after reassembling the device? Could you see any difference in relation to the gap compared to before? Really wondering why there seems to be so much variance between different units how big the gap primarily in the top left corner is with so much adhesive.
No problem, and thanks. Well the adhesive I use to put it back together compared to the one it originally comes with is different. All I know is, it wasn't that easy to pry the original adhesive off, it stretches so I'm assuming that elasticity it has in the type of adhesive that is used along with the design of the phone is what causes it to have some lift here and there. It's not the first time I have seen this type of stretchy adhesive used in water resistant phones but different phone designs work different with how the adhesive sits and holds. Some phones might have the screen seated in a way that it's not pulling away from the frame at all so you don't see the adhesive stretched a bit and some like this pixel 5 might have some resistant between the screen and frame so that may cause the screen to pull slightly away from the frame but its just more of a aesthetic thing and not something that compromises the seal/water resistance etc. So bottom line, even though the frame of the screen may not be perfectly flush with the frame of the phone, the adhesive is still intact and has a proper seal so it wont have any negative effect and the screen will not come off, you would need to really work at prying it off to get it to come off.
@@PBKreviews Wow, thanks for the comprehensive answer! Really didn't expect that. Good to hear that this seems to be more of a side effect by the actual phone design and not a real problem. I am curious if Google will stick to this manufacturing design or future batches will look differently. Thanks again for your efforts!
You're welcome. It's possible they may alter adhesives or add additional supports to firmly grip down the screen (just to clear up the worry for customers) even though it's not needed. Either way looks to be an easy fix if they do implement one.
Finally, but you obviously didnt want to find out how big wireless charging hole really is. I understand it. Thank you, i wanted to see how my phone looks like from inside : )
Thank you. I added links to pictures of the wireless charging cut out etc. to the description.
@@PBKreviews Do you think a metal plate for a magnetic vent mount will work for a pixel 5? I guess, one can be cut to size so it doesn't interfere with wireless charging if needed? Thanks for the help!
@@CuriousUserError Not too sure. It might be possible but would probably have to be very think to not interfere with spacing between the wireless charging and the back of the phone.
@@PBKreviews Thanks for that! I am thinking of putting the metal plate between the bottom edge of the phone and where the coil approximately starts so it doesn't interfere with the wireless charging capabilities. Gonna have to ballpark my guess base on the pictures you provided. Thanks again!
Thanks for covering the screen gap design. Could honestly be rush production. Q/A issue
You're welcome. Probably rush production but ya at the end of the day its just looks to be a visual defect rather than an operational one. The seal still is intact and does its job and the screen won't fall off either.
"In today's video I'm gonna show you how to disassemble a Google Pixel 5. Here are the tools you're gonna need :
- A guitar pick."
Whoa! The battery isn't hard to get to??? This makes me happy to purchase pixel 5. I HATE replacing phones when all they need is a new battery
No its not too difficult :)
Hey, do you think its possible to put the G Pixel 5 camera modules into the Pixel 4 XL?
Not sure, if the connectors are the same it might work but you probably would run into software reading issues as well. I don't have the phones on me anymore to test it.
@@PBKreviews looks like p5 camera module has a lot shorter ribbon cable. So hardware is already killing this.
I have to tell you, I very much enjoyed your video primarily because it's extremely informative but it's also very efficient. I don't like my time wasted when I need to learn something. Thank you very much for your video. I definitely gave you a like.
Thanks! 👍
could we possibly loosen the adhesive with a heat source and apply pressure to try and close the gap, for those who have been affected?
Ya you can try using a hair dryer and do that and see if it will help. After heating just press down and hold for 20 to 30 seconds and let it cool down see if it grips better.
Hey Lygon ! Did you try the hair dryer fix ? :)
@@finlyk oh not yet. I actually got my gapgate pixel 5 and exchanged it. The new one has a smaller gap, but it's uniform around the whole front plate, like the official google renders. So now I'm not sure if I wanna do the hair dryer trick or not.
@@PBKreviews is there a chance of risking the water protection by doing it?
@@YgorCortes yes, once you take it apart, until you install an original pre cut adhesive made for the phone, you would lose water resistance. Usually pre cut adhesives start showing up with screen replacements etc down the line.
I know this is an old video, but I can't find if you pointed out where the internal storage is?
What's the kind of size screwdriver needed for screws?
Great video! Like a few other challenged people, I too hastily poked the SIM removal pin into the top microphone hole and pushed... Looks like the mic(s) may be offset, but in your examination did you happen to notice what may be destroyed by doing this, as in some type of exposure protection? Thanks!
Thank you. You should be fine, you don't need to worry about any exposure protection as long as you didn't use a larger tool that would enlarge the hole.
Nice video, is it still waterproof after disassemble and reassemble?
Because I had this with my pixel 2 XL.
Thank you, no once you take it apart, it would require the original precut adhesive to install again to retain the water seal. Right now they aren't available to order online, but once they become available, then it can be installed to ensure a secure seal.
@@PBKreviews hi, thanks for the video! When comparing to other devices, do you have an idea when and where the seal could be available?
@@maximenaud2882 Hi, you're welcome. Usually when screen replacements become available, most come with the screen adhesive pre installed or included with the screen for you to install. Some phone models take 1-2 months to become available and some take 4-6 months or even longer.
Was the back full aluminum?
Its completely aluminum with a cutout for the wireless charging
Yes just as Dominik said, aluminum with a cutout for the wireless charging. I put links in description for photos
Nice . Easy to follow video
Thanks :)
Does anyone know, where I can find detailed information about the specific parts on the motherboard?
Do you have to put back graphite film or it is optional ?
You can peel off and use the original graphite film that comes with the phone. Most back housing replacements will come with it pre installed. It would still work without it but heat transfer wont be as well and also you might need to put some sort of film to be a barrier in between the back metal mortion and the main board to prevent any shorts. Thats just a precaution.
What were you testing at 0:11? Replayed over 10 times and couldn't differentiate what you said.
I was saying this one is brand new (brand new unit) and lets see if this one has that gap issue people are experiencing :)
@@PBKreviews Thank you. Didn't know the Pixel 5 has build quality issues.
@@ddcll9538 You're welcome. I don't really think its a build quality issue, just bought worried from the aesthetic form of view. Google did release a statement saying its part of the design and nothing is wrong with it. Some people may have had some gaps but those cases are only a few. Overall I liked the build quality over the pixel 4a. Much easier to do repairs on the 5 than the 4a.
When you reapply screen adhesive, do you simply copy how it was originally applied? What kind of adhesive is recommended for this?
Great video and great narration. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this.
Hi thanks. You can watch this video to explain it: th-cam.com/video/T4iiPUIM7-Y/w-d-xo.html
A beautiful teardown. thanks.
Thanks and you're welcome
So there are no pulltabs to remove the battery safely?
I don't remember seeing any as far as I can recall, but there may possibly be a small black pull tab on the top right of the battery. I lost the original footage of that portion of the video so I can't go back to the raw video to see exactly what that black film to the top right of the battery was but the bottom right corner of the battery has a black flex cable with chips on it so make sure not to pull on that or damage that. If I can find a replacement kit for the battery sometime, I will check n see if it comes with any adhesive pull tabs and let you know. But from what, I recall it doesn't.
Just Cracked the screen on my Pixel 5:( your video is helping out since it doesn’t seem difficult. Now on the mission to find the pre cut Adhesive and OEM display
Glad its helping out. Ya shouldn't be too difficult. If I find a display online, ill let you know.
think it may be easier to buy a pixel 5 on amazon and exchange screens, then return the 5 ordered on amazon claiming it's defective if they ask you
That’s a great idea unfortunately the display has multiple cracks but I appreciate the effort, probably best if I wait for replacement parts
@@andrewmarcano6686 Hello let me know if you find a Display. Thx
Nice to the know the gap is not a problem.
yea, just not much of a flush design but the way the adhesive is, wont pose any problems.
How was the screen gap after you fitted the screen, was it any different to what it was before removal?
Well since I don't have the original pre cut adhesive they used, I had to cut my own adhesive strips to install so it wouldn't be a good comparison. Also this unit I had didn't really have much gap, or was pretty uniform all around. Sat nearly the same afterwards with the adhesive I used didn't notice any huge differences.
What temperature are you targeting when heating the phone for disassembling the adhesives? Is the USB connector replaceable?
I don't use a heating plate or heat gun to often, I find it easier and better to use a hair dryer since it has a more even heat distribution and less chance of damaging parts by over heating. I just evenly heat it up to the point that its hot to the touch and apply more heat as needed throughout the process.
Does it have the same vibrator as the older models ?
depends, some had linear vibrator motors and some had the older style vibrator motors like the one in this pixel 5.
@@PBKreviews Is there a way to know witch one has the linear one?
@@Magnetar83 Pixel 2, Pixel 3, and Pixel 4 (not 4a) all had linear motors. Pixel 1, 3a, 4a, 4a 5G, and 5 all have this type found in the teardown.
edit:// Apparently linear motors can be found in circular form but are generally not as good as the boxed style. The Pixel 1, 2, 3, and 4 had the boxed style linear motor (similar to iPhone's taptic engine but not as good). The Pixel 3a, 4a, 4a 5G, and 5 all have the inferior circular style linear motors.
Thank you
@@siluah7515 apparently on p5 the haptic feedback can be adjusted in settings
A proper teardown only gets 100,000 views while people who burn, cut, crack, and completely destroy phones get millions of views. NOT FAIR!
I know right?
Came here to see the charging coil and what if anything is behind it... ultimate tease
Should have pealed off the charging coil but did not think of it at the time.
Just took it apart again to take some pics since I cant add onto the uploaded video. Here are links: ibb.co/D9C9g0s
ibb.co/JxFQSKg
@@PBKreviews oh wow! Thanks man
@@zackarystewart9214 you're welcome
Can a cracked camera glass on the rear be repaired/repairable?
Yes, the camera glass is held on with adhesive and you can use a hair dryer to heat it up to loosen the adhesive and then pry it off.
@@PBKreviews Is there really a part to replace the glass covering the camera or we have to change the whole back cover?
@@zippobrand the glass cover should be held down with adhesive. Can be heated up and pryed off. I can't seem to find just the glass cover replacement in the US but here is a link for one from outside the US www.fixshop.eu/nahradne-diely-google-pixel-google-pixel-5/google-pixel-5-rear-camera-lens/ if not you can always order the complete back housing and replace it in its entirety.
Could one in theory replace the cameras with a newer/better one if they are of the same size?
Usually no because the software has to be able to read the hardware in most cases as well as connector sizes and such for the cameras as well have to match
Machines are way better at making computer than people. I am in heaven
Is the camera glass a permanent part of the back casing? Mine has a crack and I want to get it swapped - figured it would just heat up and pull off. Google authorized repair shop claims it is all one piece and that the entire back of the phone needs replaced for $250.
I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure the glass lens cover is just held on with adhesive and you can heat it up and pry it off. Usually that's how they are. I don't see any replacements available yet though.
Did the screen go back in perfectly fine? or do you now have the famous gap?
yes went in fine, looks just like it did when I took it apart but i didnt have the original precut adhesive to use since its not available online yet so used strips of adhesive I cut down to size.
@@PBKreviews did the removal process leave any marks or scuffs in the body or screen?
@@carlosj.morillo6729 no, thats why its best to use a plastic pry tool. Metal tools leave scratches and gashes. You can also use a suction tool to pull up on the screen a bit so you can have leverage to put your pry tool in between the frame and screen.
thank you!
You're welcome
Nice video about a great phone
Thank you
Any easy way to replace the Camera Lens glass?? 4:23 this is the part I'm afraid to touch.. The black graphite thing. In order to replace the camera lens glass I think we need to replace the whole back side. And I'd need to peel the black thing off. It'd lose stickness, and I'm afraid it'll ruin the wireless charging.
If I'm not mistaken, the camera glass is just held on with adhesive. All you need to do is heat up the back and pry the glass off the back housing. Then apply the replacement glass cover.
@@PBKreviews sadly i dont think they sell the lens glass :(
@@leaaae4638 oh ok, ya just checked couldn't find it either, but they do sell the entire back housing as I believe you mentioned would be your other option to change.
Are the cathes flimsy i.e. break once opened? The one for bottom right corner seems to have deformed just from prying open (at 01:26).
They aren't extremely tough but not that flimsy. It probably bent a bit when I was using my pry tool to pry the screen off. When prying off you will hear clicks when the catches come off, kind of make you think the screen or glass cracked but its the catch coming off.
Screen repair looks like it'll be a breeze on this thing. Battery replacement only slightly more difficult. Yeah, I'm going to ride this phone until at least 2025 once Google stop supporting it, custom roms are sure to be around if the Nexus 5 is still getting love.
Ya should be an easy screen replacement.
So if I just want to replace the baterry I dont need to buy a new back cover adhesive right?
Just the screen one
If the replacement battery doesn't come with adhesive for it, you would need to apply two adhesive stripes, one on the back top of the battery and one on the back bottom to hold it down to the frame in addition to the screen adhesive to re apply the screen.
I was replacing the battery in my Pixel 5 and one of the earpiece contact pins broke off, and there is no sound on phone calls only, but the other pin is still on there. Wondering if there is a way to repair the pin, or if there is some fix to where i make sound come out of the same way as music etc does, or if replacing the board is the only fix?
Thanks!
Ah, I would have loved to see what type of adhesive you applied and how. Thanks for the video tho.
You're welcome. Here is a link to a video I have done on how to apply new adhesive: th-cam.com/video/T4iiPUIM7-Y/w-d-xo.html
Pode me vende o Google Pixel 5
has google communicated about the screen gap for users who have this problem ?
As far as I know, they have not announced any news about that thus far but they are looking into it.
@@PBKreviews It would be good if they announced something on this subject because precisely I hesitate to invest in this phone given that we do not know the long-term repercussions, I hope that they will quickly communicate on this subject
@@maxhim64 They have made an announcement stating the gap is normal and part of the design, and upon inspection with their engineering team, it should not pose any risk to water resistance and so forth. They will also address each consumer who purchases their product with any issues regarding the gap. But basically they are stating its normal and nothing to worry about.
@@PBKreviews thank you for the answer.
It is still astonishing to design a telephone which at a distance knowing that certain models of Pixel 5 do not have it I am thinking in particular of the model of the USA
for my part I am in France and when I go on the forums many people (in Europe) complain about this difference which varies according to the customers, and the difference is not always found in the same place some say that it is located on the top of the phone and others on the bottom
they could have at least communicated by indicating that the problem had been solved on the next waves of telephones which will arrive because for the moment it is unavailable in stock until November 23
This phone has great repairability.
Yes, fairly easy repair.
Thank you for the video. Could you explain why do people seem to think that this phone has a bad or average build quality? Is it only because of this supposed lack of adhesive on some units? You said it should have a good repairability with this build so I am curious about what exactly is not ok in this phone...
Hi, I'm assuming its just the adhesive issue. Overall the phones quality seems good to me, no other defects I was able to find. I liked the feel and material of the back as well. The inside is fairly easy for repairs, but does require you to remove the battery first if you are planning on removing the main board. Also some people aren't happy with the fact its using an older processor compared to that of the pixel 4a.
I have a little GAP in my Pixel 5 device IS that a problème in futur or i can care about it ?
Hi, you should be fine. It shouldn't pose any problems in the future.
@@PBKreviews thank you ❤️❤️❤️ a Lot
@@akremach8962 You're welcome :)
Does anyone know where to get the replacement screen
Nice teardown!
Can you tell me the battery measures, the length and width? Thank you very much!
Thank you. I already took it apart 2 times (second to take pics of the wireless charging coil) so I don't want to take it apart a 3rd since the phone is going to be used. But if I do take it apart again I will make sure to measure it for you. :)
Where nfc chip ？ I haven't seen the chip and modules
If I'm not mistaken it was in the center with the wireless charging coil
Can you pls open pixel 4a 5g na next?
will look into it
Where is the connect between main board and power/volum button
My pixel5 power and volume button donor effect
Its the cable that is disconnected @3:44 in the video
@@PBKreviews thanks alot
Hi wanted to ask, does anyone know where the proximity sensor is located on the p5? Is it on the motherboard?
Hi, you can see it at @4:57 in the video and yes it is on the motherboard.
Nice video~^^ thanks!
Thank you and you're welcome
After replacing the battery, i no longer have cell service. What component did i damage/unplug?
Hmm make sure if you removed the main board, it's seated back in place properly since it has antenna contacts that need to touch parts of the frame. Aside from that, if you damaged any chips on the main board, can also be a reason why it might not be working.
Can you please do one for pixel 4a 4g ?
There is already a video on the pixel 4a by ifixit but I may do a pixel 4a 5G video sometime in the future
The haptic motor is a downgrade from pixel 4!
Yup, also the processor. Not sure why they downgraded the vib motor, maybe space requirment.
@@PBKreviews not to mention the speakers!
Seriously one of the most disappointing parts of it.
Can you explain to me why is this a downgrade? I know nothing about these motors. :) Thanks
@@septoleta2407 So if you check the teardown video of pixel 4, it has a rectangular vibration motor just like the iphones. It is the best haptic motor in all android phones so far, the haptic feedback is sharp and satisfying. In the pixel5, they used a circular motor which is just like any normal vibration motor. The clicks and taps won't be as sharp and clicky as the pixel4 .
Gap on my Pixel 5 become REALLY HUGE. Could hjyou advise me which glue may I use, to fix it?
Here is a link for it, but keep in mind, might be your battery going bad and bloating causing the screen to be pushed up. www.mobilesentrix.com/lcd-adhesive-tape-compatible-for-google-pixel-5-genuine-oem-1
Такой вопрос, а если последняя версия на данный момент 17.5.1 и телефон в котором надо заменить аккумулятор именно эта, нужно опять обновить на туже версию ?
Very nice video. I have a query. Iam using my pixel 5 and my proximity sensor is not working as expected. It automatically senses something when i turn the phone inverted. It works fine if i apply some pressure on the upper part of the screen, in and around the proximity sensor. Is this issue hardware or software related. Any fix for this issue!?
Hi, and thank you. It seems to be a hardware issue. It is possible there is extra light getting to the sensor and causing it to malfunction. It's possible as well your screen adhesive in the top might be lifted up or not holding well and allowing light to get in or the rubber gasket around the sensor might not be installed correctly.
The prevalence of this issue also gets reduced when i put a case in the phone. And by the way, is it sure that nothing is wrong with the sensor!?
Which mean i have to replace the motherboard since i have mic issue on my pixel 5, already do all sortware methods including reflash stock rom but failed.
What issue is the mic having? if sound, have you checked to make sure the small hole is not clogged or blocked? and have you tried speaking on speaker phone to see if the secondary mic picks up your voice?
@@PBKreviews i have check there are 3 mic on p5, at top, near camera an the buttom. I have no problem is using loudspeaker on call but normal call mic is not function, i also try to use Google recorder and mic also not function.
But it weird if i knock the buttom hole or put my lips at the mic hole will pickup the sound from the vibration.
Is there specific small hole as you mention on above. As i see from the bottom look like same as speaker grill on the right of the phone
Hi thanks want to update. I blow my bottom mic using my ball pump and immediately ok after that.tq
I se something between the screen and frame on the left middle
what do you mean? at what point in the video
@@PBKreviews at 6:45 into the video top of the phone almost center but little to the right looks to be between the frame and screen but I watched video again it's a glare of light when u move the phone it moves to great video thank you for showing us how it's done I was also hoping to see what they filled the cut out with to achieve wireless charging again thank you for the video
Oh ok, you're welcome. I added links to the description of the cut out if you haven't seen it yet.
How to replace back glasses screen
Not sure what you mean, the back doesn't have glass aside from the camera lens cover.
Hello guys. Just a question. I need to replace the came module - unfortunately I live in the country without the Google support. Is it a big deal to open the phone as I am assuming from your video that would is the biggest challenge for the camera module replacement? Once the screen is off - what is the best way to put it back? Any special glue is needed or you just using the remaining one on the frame? Anyone has had this kind of experience? Is it relatively easy or rather use the specialist for thatt? Thanks
Hi, it's not too difficult to take apart the phone, but you need to be careful to not damage or break the screen. Putting it back together, you can use the original adhesive that is on the screen if you did not damage it too much while taking it off and if it still has enough stickiness to hold it down since the frame of the screen has catches which hold it down on the corners in place as well. If you need to replace the adhesive, you can watch the video I did on how to replace adhesive.
@@PBKreviews Thanks for that. Really appreciate that. One more question. While putting together, will I need to heat up the adhesive again to increase the stickiness or not? After successful assembly do I need to put some longer lasting force to keep the screen attached to the rest of the phone or not - some holders etc?
Thanks again.
fyi, if anyone ever wants to "attempt" a battery replacement... be careful theres a thing sticking out of the bottom right side of the battery and with that damaged... u wont have a functional battery and it'll come up with a battery question mark icon on screen
Thanks,
I will pay attention.
Do you have any battery company suggestion for the battery?
I am struggling to find good ones for the Pixel 5 and Pixel 3xl...
@@bradock89 um. if u want good quality and don’t mind the price. ifixit has but i can’t comment on using them
Very good video..
Thank you
Some people have issues with overheating while recording 4K video. It simply stops recording after 3-4 minutes.
Might be problem with internal heat management?
Its possible. It does have graphite film behind the cameras to transfer heat to the copper tape on the screen. But considering the fact the cameras generate heat, the battery is right underneath which generates heat and the screen right over it generating heat, I can see after a long period of time maybe the camera's or the phone itself might be overheating. The screen can transfer heat out but the fact so many components are relying on the screen as an exit for heat it might be overwhelming. They may also release software updates to help control the workload or tasks to decrease heat when the camera is being used etc.
The gap is an issue for proximity sensor. A very big issue! More and more now after 3-4 months.
It's possible your unit might be one of the few that actually has an issue and needs replacing. The one I took apart as well as most others who have a slight gap, it isn't a large enough gap to cause problems. But if yours is having proximity sensor issues, definitely something I'd get in touch with google about replacing.
Just got my wife one of these (I'm using a 4xl) and I'm really happy to see how easy it will be to replace the screen if anything happens.
Good work Google!
u dont really need a case its only 151g just get temper glass protector to protect the screen
anybody else struggling to reconnect the screen flex cable to the motherboard? I just can't seem to get it seat properly. Anytime it seems right, the slightest bit of movement disconnects it before I can get the clip back on.
Shouldn't be that loose or difficult. Should click in place and not pop out that easily.
@@PBKreviews I took some isopropyl alcohol and a soft tooth brush and cleaned the connectors a bit. It fit in much better after, I think some debris may have got in during the repair. Thank you for the reply!
@@jondoucette200 sounds good, you're welcome
Nice
Thanks
Well made! :)
Thanks!
Watching on pixel 5
Nice!
I hope have google pixel 4a 5g teardown video because the size is different
will look into possibly doing that one in the future.
Nice video, thank you... That battery doesn't look too bad to change.
Thanks and you're welcome. The battery isn't too hard to change but the fact that there is little room to work with to pry it off along with the fact you can't remove the main board until you remove the battery since the bottom flap portion of the battery is sitting over the main board makes it a bit difficult and time consuming since you don't want to damage anything on the motherboard (chips n such) when your prying off the battery with pry tools.
While watching this disassembly I was like "hmm this is very huawei-y, the brackets and all that" and then I remembered that huawei builds their phone fml 💀
Huawei makes google's phones? I thought htc did
The under screen loudspeaker / vibration motor / „earpiece“ is really disappointing. In best case the sound quality is average, but as soon as you put a screen protector on the display it even getting worser.
I had the pixel 5 for two weeks.
It has had some issues with the accelerometer sensor (switching to landscape)
Battery indicator issue (got stuck on various charging levels > software problem)
Heavy lagging / freezing for 3-5 seconds (happened 4 times in 2 days) with no heavy usage
Really disappointed with the pixel 5
Ya I personally prefer an actual speaker with an earpiece opening rather than the sounds vibrations.
My wife has a *UV screen protector* aka it adheres with a liquid that set under UV light and she and I have no problems hearing.
What’s up bro? How are you doing?
Google pixel 5 screen gap dangerous.. Or not
The adhesive holds strong and the catches around the screen assembly add additional support. I don't see the screens coming off easy or falling off, highly unlikely.
Would it be possible to swap the 765G for the 865?
No I doubt that would be possible. Not only would it require hardware alterations, would also require software alterations.
Am I right in saying that putting the phone in a case removes all potential issues with the screen gap? I always use a case so I assume, even if mine arrives with a small gap, the case will negate the effect.
depends on what case you use, some go over the screen boarders and some just cover the back and sides of the phone. If you have one that covers the boarders of the screen, then you should have that potential gap covered and not need to worry about it. Regardless of case or not, its nothing to worry about, it wont affect the water resistance or anything else.
I've noticed my Pixel 5 has a hollow vibrating sound when tapping the lower half of the rear of the phone while holding it by the edges.
Only noticed it randomly when I placed it down a bit harder than usual on the table. So then I tapped it to recreate it. Lol. Hoping it's normal and just to do with what it's built out of this time.
Should be normal, you're probably just hearing the camera rattle inside its enclosure/housing.
@@PBKreviews more of an echoing vibrating sound than the camera rattle. Like a boing sound lol. Though not too fussed, just thought it was odd haha. 👍🏼
@@mwboost Oh, hmm might be the vibrator motor but not sure.
Looks like he broke about half of those plastic catches.
Uptalking^^^ annoys^^^ me^^^
I am impressed. He kept the uptalk up until the very last word of the video, where he talked down. The review is good, though.
lol, I'll work on it.
Wish jerryrigeverything did his review
MI 10 Ultra 16/512 Disassembly Plz
will look into it
risky disassembly of display removal .why the company making complicate for repairing?
It's not too difficult but not easy either.
@@PBKreviews agree.......
damn.. I really hope you stop talking like that.
Will work on it
Great video very informative but Wow you didn't even bother to do the bend test smh, unsubscribed.
The internal components are so cheap for something asking for $700. iPhone, Mate/P, and Note are obviously better but even $400 OnePlus and Xiaomi have better interior design and components
The internal components look so cheap!! The iPhone internals look so much expensive and better.
They aren't really cheap, but may not look as nice as the iPhone internals. However its a whole lot easier to repair than an iPhone.
@@PBKreviews Gotcha 👍