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Pixel 9 Pro XL teardown shows some promising changes under the hood


Google tried to make the Pixel 9 Pro XL easier to fix, but it missed a few marks.

A recent teardown of the Pixel 9 Pro XL by iFixit shows Google’s major upgrades in durability and repairability, showcasing a big leap in its smartphone design, though there are still a few areas that could use some fine-tuning. One notable improvement is the dual-entry design, which lets you remove either the display for screen fixes or just the rear panel for battery replacements (via 9to5Google). Even though it’s easy to start taking apart the Pixel 9 Pro XL from the front or rear, the display can get damaged during removal, with some delamination happening.

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