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Google Pixel 8 Pro Screen Replacement
Screen Replacement guide for the Google Pixel 8 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- T3 Torx screwdriver
- Tweezers
- Precision screwdriver set
Parts / materials
- Google Pixel 8 Pro screen replacement
- Google Pixel 8 Pro display adhesive strip
- Isopropyl alcohol (91%+)
Safety
- Wear protective safety glasses to prevent eye damage from broken glass shards.
- Ensure battery charge is under 25% to lower risk of thermal event during disassembly.
- Work in a well-ventilated area when cleaning with isopropyl alcohol.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power Off Your Pixel
1 minPress and hold the Power and Volume Up buttons simultaneously, then select Power Off on the screen.
- 2
Heat the Perimeter of the Screen
3 minApply heat to the outer edges of the display using a heat gun on low for two to three minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 3
Attach a Suction Cup
1 minPlace a suction cup onto the lower half of the front glass and press firmly to create a tight seal.
- 4
Lift Screen and Insert Pick
3 minPull up steadily on the suction cup to create a slight gap at the bottom edge, then insert an opening pick into the gap.
- 5
Slice Bottom Edge Adhesive
2 minSlide the pick slowly along the bottom edge of the phone to cut through the screen adhesive.
- 6
Slice Right Edge Adhesive
2 minGuide the pick around the bottom-right corner and move up toward the top edge.
- 7
Slice Top Edge Adhesive
2 minSlide the pick across the top edge near the speaker mesh, taking care not to insert it more than 3mm deep.
- 8
Slice Left Edge Adhesive
2 minMove the pick down the left edge gently to clear the remaining perimeter adhesive without damaging the flex cable.
- 9
Open Display Like a Book
2 minGently pivot the screen open from the right side toward the left side of the frame.
- 10
Remove Display Bracket Screws
2 minUse a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the metal display cable shield.
- 11
Detach Metal Cable Cover
1 minUse tweezers to lift and remove the metal shield covering the display ribbon connector.
- 12
Disconnect Screen Flex Cable
2 minPry the display press-connector straight up from the motherboard socket using a plastic spudger.
- 13
Remove Damaged Display Assembly
1 minLift the old screen assembly completely off the frame and set it aside.
- 14
Scrape Away Old Frame Adhesive
5 minUse the pointed end of a spudger to strip away all leftover adhesive along the inner perimeter of the frame.
- 15
Clean Frame with Isopropyl Alcohol
3 minWipe down the frame ledge with a microfiber cloth dampened with high-purity isopropyl alcohol to clean off residue.
- 16
Apply Pre-Cut Adhesive Tape
4 minPeel the protective backing and align the new display adhesive gasket along the phone's frame perimeter.
- 17
Connect New Screen Flex Cable
2 minPosition the new screen along the left side and press the display flex connector directly into its motherboard socket.
- 18
Reinstall Cable Shield and Screws
2 minPlace the metal cover back over the display connector and secure it using the two T3 Torx screws.
- 19
Seal New Screen into Frame
3 minAlign the replacement display over the frame and press firmly around all four edges to bond it with the adhesive.
After your Google Pixel 8 Pro screen replacement
Power the Pixel 8 Pro 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 8 Pro job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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