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Binnen Bantammerstraat 4, Amsterdam
A cracked back does more than spoil the look of your Google Pixel: moisture and dirt get in and the shards cut your hand. At PhonePlus in Amsterdam we replace the back cover for a price you know before we start.
Google Pixel back cover prices per model
These are the prices for each model. Choose yours to book a time slot.
| Model | Back cover / housing | Book a repair |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel 11 Pro XL | € 168,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 11 Pro | € 168,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 11 | € 168,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 11 Pro Fold | € 197,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 10 Pro XL | € 233,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 10 Pro | € 233,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 10 | € 221,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 10 Pro Fold | € 197,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 10a | € 101,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 9 Pro XL | € 221,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 9 Pro Fold | € 176,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 9 Pro | € 221,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 9 | € 174,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 9a | € 127,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 8 Pro | € 467,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 8 | € 326,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 8a | € 151,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 7 Pro | € 455,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 7 | € 350,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 7a | € 139,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 6 Pro | € 397,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 6 | € 291,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 6a | € 268,00 | Book a repair |
| Pixel 5 | € 114,00 | Book a repair |
incl. VAT · A dash means we do not offer that option for that model. The model page lists every option available.
Why a back cover is more work than it looks
From outside it looks like a sheet of glass; inside it is the load-bearing layer of the device. On glass backs the panel is bonded to the frame with strong adhesive and has to be released piece by piece with heat and controlled pressure, without touching the antennas and the wireless charging coil. Those often sit right against it and are carried over to the new back. One thing we say up front: a device that has been opened is never sealed quite as well as it was from the factory.
Fingerprint and camera need recalibrating
From the Pixel 6 onwards the fingerprint reader sits under the screen, built into the panel. A screen replacement therefore takes that sensor with it and you will need to register your fingers again afterwards; we check together that it responds across the whole area. Pixels also lean heavily on software for their photography, which means a camera module has to be measured out after fitting rather than simply plugged in. Then there are the Pro Fold models: an inner folding display is a different repair from a flat panel, with a hinge and a film layer on top. We tell you up front which of the two screens yours needs.
Frequently asked questions about Google Pixel back cover replacement
Is a cracked back cover really a problem?
It is more than cosmetic. Moisture and dust reach the electronics through the crack, splinters come loose in your hand or your bag, and on glass backs a split tends to run further the next time the device knocks against something. Replacing it early is simpler than replacing it late.
Will wireless charging still work afterwards?
On models that support wireless charging the coil sits behind the back cover and we carry it over. We check that wireless charging still works after the repair before you take the device home.
Can just the glass be replaced, or does the whole housing come out?
That varies by model. On one device the back is a separate panel, on another the glass is part of the frame and in practice you replace the entire housing. The free diagnosis makes clear which category your model falls into, and only then do we agree a price.
How long does it take?
Releasing the panel and cleaning off the old adhesive takes time, so this is usually not a half-hour job like a screen or battery on a phone. Most of the time the device is ready the same day or the next working day; you will hear what it is for your model when you drop it off.
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