Official repair parts for the Pixel 10 family have gone live on iFixit, letting owners go right ahead and fix cracked displays, ailing batteries, or busted cameras themselves rather than having to put their beloved device in the hands of a service center.
That’s the good news. The not-so-great news is that some of the most popular remedies have become a little more expensive, in particular glass and display replacements.
What It Is: What’s Available And Why It Matters
A cursory search reveals that iFixit has the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, and Pixel 10 Pro XL in its official lineup of parts now — as well as things like adhesives made specifically for those models — in addition to toolkits it offers already. Listings range from displays, batteries, rear and front cameras, charging assemblies, and back glass to the less sexy but no less crucial bits like gaskets and pull tabs that can either make or break a DIY job.
It’s a continuation of Google’s multiyear parts partnership with iFixit and dovetails with free, downloadable factory repair manuals available on Google Support. Those guides cover teardown procedures and reassembly instructions along with calibration and often software setup as well. Recent teardowns of the Pixel 10 line also pointed out that, by today’s flagship standards, it is an unusually serviceable phone, which means enthusiasts actually have a decent shot at making safe and successful repairs if they’ve got the right parts and patience.
The Price Picture: Good News and Bad News
There are some trends in the current iFixit listings that stand out. The screen costs $159.99 on the base Pixel 10, about $20 more than the screen that fits the previous generation of Pixels. The back cover is $89.99, compared to $59.99 on last year’s phone. The upside: several other parts, including the battery, are on parity with, or less expensive than, at the time of the Pixel 9.
The Pixel 10 Pro is a bit of a mixed bag as well. The display is $37 pricier than the Pixel 9 Pro’s, but there’s a nice reduction for the rear camera module (by $60), while the back glass only edges upward by some 7 bucks. On the Pixel 10 Pro XL, pricing is much like the Pro for most of the parts, with two things given prices in iFixit’s catalog: rear glass at $109.99 and front-facing camera at $69.99. As first pointed out by 9to5Google, the broad strokes are higher pricing on bevies that require a lot of glass and marginally friendlier pricing on some internals.
Why Screens and Glass Are More Expensive
Usually two factors conspire to raise display and back-glass costs. First, panel tech has jumped: higher peak brightness, PWM ranges stretched beyond the usual, and LTPO features all drive cost—particularly for Pro-tier phones. Second, the realities of the supply chain often mean that low-volume, model-specific parts tend to carry premiums in those first few months after release. It’s not unique to Google. OLED assemblies are the most expensive consumables across the industry; compared to similar flagship screens from Apple and Samsung, manufacturer service rates for those devices also stand atop their repair menus, which suggests they house a formidable amount of value in modern panels.
Back glass has its inflationary pressure, too. Bigger camera cutouts, pricier finishes, and tighter tolerances all risk disassembly and reassembly—which means higher part costs and more careful (read: slower) repair work. That’s why the easiest DIY jobs are still battery and module swaps; screens and glass are still the high-dollar items.
Gains in Repairability in a Right to Repair Moment
The supply of authentic Pixel 10 parts comes as part of a larger trend toward right-to-repair. States like California, Minnesota, and New York have passed electronics repair laws that require access to parts and documentation, and the Federal Trade Commission has also pushed for fewer restrictions by manufacturers — an effort based on its findings in “Nix the Fix.” Sustainability directives and ecodesign proposals in Europe are going the same direction, with longer-lasting products that offer spare parts and repair information.
Against that background, Google’s parts pipeline and public manuals are important. They lessen reliance on third-party or salvaged components and shift self-repair from the realm of the implausible to that of mail-in service. And paired with a teardown-friendly design, Pixel 10 owners will have more say than most premium phone buyers in years past.
What Owners Need to Know Before DIY Repairs on Pixel 10
Even when using real parts, DIY isn’t a free lunch. The phone can’t be opened back up without losing water resistance unless you change the gaskets and reseal it following the manual’s steps. Display replacements require temperature control and cable routing, while camera modules may need post-install calibration to make sure focus and features work as they should. Prepare for a clean, antistatic workspace and keep in mind consumables include adhesive frames and isopropyl alcohol.
The prices on glass repairs can also quickly add up. If a broken screen is not the only broken part on the phone, and there’s some frame or new back glass to be replaced as well, expect to pay estimates that are close enough to professionally fixed prices. Batteries and ports, on the other hand, are high-value wins for DIY: they are cheaper components, tend to become problematic further into a phone’s life cycle, and can restore day-to-day usability.
So What’s the Bottom Line for Pixel 10 Owners?
Real Pixel 10 parts are here, and that is a real sign of progress for anyone who prefers to fix things rather than throw them away. Look for increased ease of manual and parts access and at least somewhat repair-friendly design — with a caveat that pricing may be higher for screens and glass than you’re used to from last year. If your fix includes a battery or camera, the math gets better. For a display or a back panel, the best course is to total everything and figure out whether DIY or using a pro shop makes sense for your budget and timeline.