Step-by-step

1. 1

   Power off the Pixel 5

   1 min

   Press and hold the Power button, then tap Power Off on the screen to completely shut down the device.

2. 2

   Heat the screen edges

   2 min

   Apply a heat gun or hair dryer around the outer perimeter of the glass display for 2 minutes to soften the adhesive.

3. 3

   Attach the suction cup

   1 min

   Place a suction cup onto the lower portion of the screen near the bottom edge and press down to seal.

4. 4

   Lift the display edge

   2 min

   Pull up on the suction cup handle with steady pressure to create a slight gap between the glass and metal frame.

5. 5

   Insert opening pick

   1 min

   Insert a thin plastic opening pick into the seam under the bottom edge of the display.

6. 6

   Slice bottom adhesive

   2 min

   Slide the plastic pick along the bottom edge to slice through the screen adhesive.

7. 7

   Slice left edge adhesive

   2 min

   Guide the pick around the bottom-left corner and move it slowly along the left edge.

8. 8

   Slice top edge adhesive

   2 min

   Carefully slide the pick across the top edge without inserting it too deeply to protect internal sensors.

9. 9

   Slice right edge adhesive

   2 min

   Move the pick along the right side of the device to finish cutting the remaining perimeter adhesive.

10. 10

    Open display assembly

    2 min

    Gently lift the screen from the left edge and swing it open like a book to reveal the display flex cable.

11. 11

    Remove bracket screws

    2 min

    Use a precision Torx driver to remove the two screws holding the metal display cable bracket in place.

12. 12

    Remove display bracket

    1 min

    Use tweezers to lift the metal shield bracket off the display connector.

13. 13

    Disconnect display cable

    1 min

    Pry the display flex connector directly upward from its motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.

14. 14

    Remove old display

    1 min

    Lift the damaged display assembly off the phone frame and set it aside.

15. 15

    Scrape frame adhesive

    3 min

    Use a plastic spudger to scrape away all remaining adhesive residue along the aluminum frame ledge.

16. 16

    Clean frame perimeter

    2 min

    Dampen a microfiber cloth with isopropyl alcohol and thoroughly wipe down the frame sealing surface.

17. 17

    Apply adhesive strips

    3 min

    Lay down fresh pre-cut adhesive strips precisely around the inner ledge of the phone frame.

18. 18

    Attach new display cable

    2 min

    Align the replacement display flex cable over the motherboard socket and press gently until it clicks.

19. 19

    Position display bracket

    1 min

    Place the metal shield bracket back over the display flex cable connection point.

20. 20

    Secure bracket screws

    2 min

    Reinstall and tighten the two Torx screws to lock the cable bracket into place.

21. 21

    Test display function

    3 min

    Power on the phone temporarily to check touchscreen responsiveness and image quality before final sealing.

22. 22

    Peel adhesive liners

    1 min

    Power off the phone and peel away the protective film liners from the newly installed frame adhesive.

23. 23

    Align new screen

    2 min

    Position the new screen carefully over the frame, aligning top and bottom edges evenly.

24. 24

    Seal display assembly

    2 min

    Press firmly along all outer edges of the glass to form a strong bond with the adhesive.