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Google Pixel 4 Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Google Pixel 4
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic opening picks
- T3 Torx screwdriver
- Tweezers
- Spudger tool
- Isopropyl alcohol (90%+)
Parts / materials
- Replacement Google Pixel 4 OLED display
- Custom pre-cut display adhesive
- Custom pre-cut rear glass adhesive
Safety
- Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from broken glass fragments.
- Disconnect the battery before touching internal motherboard connectors.
- Do not bend or puncture the lithium-ion battery while working inside the phone.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the Power button, then select Power Off on the screen. Ensure the phone is completely shut down before starting.
- 2
Heat the rear glass panel
3 minApply heat to the edges of the back cover for 2-3 minutes using a heat gun. This softens the underlying factory adhesive.
- 3
Attach suction cup to rear glass
2 minPress a suction cup firmly onto the lower portion of the rear glass. Pull upward gently to create a small gap between the glass and the frame.
- 4
Slice rear glass adhesive
4 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap near the bottom edge. Carefully slide the pick around the entire perimeter to cut through the adhesive.
- 5
Remove the rear glass panel
2 minGently lift the back cover straight up from the phone body. Set it aside on a soft surface.
- 6
Unscrew wireless charging coil
3 minUse a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the screws holding the top shield and wireless charging assembly in place.
- 7
Remove wireless charging module
2 minUse a plastic spudger to unclip and lift the wireless charging coil off the motherboard.
- 8
Disconnect the battery flex cable
1 minPry the battery connector directly up from its motherboard socket using the flat end of a spudger.
- 9
Heat the front display assembly
3 minWarm the outer perimeter of the screen with a heat gun for 2-3 minutes to loosen the screen adhesive.
- 10
Slice through display adhesive
4 minInsert an opening pick between the screen bezel and the metal frame. Slowly slide along all four edges to release the glue.
- 11
Disconnect screen flex cable
2 minTilt the screen up carefully to expose the display connector. Use a spudger to detach the screen cable from the logic board.
- 12
Remove old display assembly
1 minThread the screen flex cable through the slot in the midframe. Lift the old screen away from the phone.
- 13
Clean adhesive from frame
5 minScrape off residual glue from the frame ledge using a spudger and isopropyl alcohol. Ensure the rim is smooth and clear of glass shards.
- 14
Connect replacement screen for testing
2 minFeed the new display flex cable through the midframe slot. Plug the screen connector onto the motherboard to prepare for a dry test.
- 15
Test new screen functionality
3 minReconnect the battery cable and turn on the phone. Verify that the touch features and display output work properly before powering back off.
- 16
Disconnect battery after testing
1 minDisconnect the battery flex cable again using a spudger to safely resume reassembly.
- 17
Apply new display adhesive
4 minPeel the backing strips off the new display adhesive and align them along the inner recessed ledge of the frame.
- 18
Seat and press new screen into place
3 minAlign the display carefully with the chassis edges. Press down firmly around the edges to secure it to the adhesive.
- 19
Reconnect battery flex cable
1 minPress the battery cable socket straight down onto the motherboard until it clicks into position.
- 20
Reinstall wireless charging coil
3 minPlace the wireless charging assembly back over the motherboard and tighten the T3 Torx screws firmly.
- 21
Seal the rear glass panel
3 minApply new back cover adhesive to the frame, press the rear glass panel into place, and hold light pressure across the surface to seal it.
After your Google Pixel 4 screen replacement
Power the Pixel 4 back on and test the screen replacement function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Google Pixel 4 job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
Explore more Google Pixel 4 repair context in the encyclopedia, or open related DIY guides.
