Summary
Based on the teardown the repairability of the Google Pixel 9 seems to be relatively high. The back plate can be easily removed with the use of heat and a pry tool and most components are easily accessible and replaceable. The battery can be removed with the use of isopropyl alcohol and pull tabs and the charger port is located on a replaceable subboard. However there are some components that may be difficult to replace such as the 5G mm wave antenna and the front-facing camera. Overall I would give the device a score of 8.0 out of 10 for repairability.
Disassembly
| Positive | Negative |
|---|---|
| Pull tabs are provided to remove the Battery. | Adhesive used for the Back cover. |
| Battery cable and the Battery are easily accessible. | Alcohol needed to dissolve the strong adhesive used for the Battery. |
| Screen cable and the Screen can be removed without removing too many components. | Adhesive used for the Battery. |
| Metal plates over the cable connectors need to be removed. |