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Google Pixel 8 Pro Water Damage Repair
Water Damage Repair guide for the Google Pixel 8 Pro
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision screwdriver set
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Soft brush
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Compressed air
- Replacement screen adhesive
- Microfiber cloth
Safety
- Disconnect the battery as soon as it is exposed to prevent short circuits.
- Work in a well-ventilated space when using high-concentration isopropyl alcohol.
- Wear safety glasses when handling compressed air cans.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Turn Off Power
1 minPower down the Pixel 8 Pro immediately to minimize the risk of short circuits on wet components.
- 2
Eject SIM Tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject pin into the hole on the side edge to press and remove the SIM card tray.
- 3
Heat Display Edges
3 minApply heat around the perimeter of the screen using a heat gun on low power for two minutes to soften the frame adhesive.
- 4
Attach Suction Cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the glass and pull up gently to create a tiny gap.
- 5
Slice Screen Adhesive
5 minInsert a plastic opening pick into the gap and slide it carefully around the display perimeter to cut the glue.
- 6
Open Display Assembly
2 minPivot the screen open from the left edge like a book, taking care not to strain the ribbon cable.
- 7
Unscrew Display Cable Shield
2 minRemove the screws securing the metal bracket over the display connector using a precision screwdriver.
- 8
Disconnect Display Cable
1 minUse the edge of a spudger to pop the display flex cable straight up off the motherboard.
- 9
Unscrew Midframe Assembly
4 minRemove all perimeter and interior screws securing the metal midframe and graphite cooling sheet.
- 10
Remove Midframe and Graphite Shield
2 minLift the midframe and attached graphite heat layer out of the phone body to expose internal components.
- 11
Disconnect Battery Cable
1 minPry the battery connector up from its motherboard socket immediately using a plastic spudger.
- 12
Disconnect Interconnect Cables
3 minUnplug the front camera, rear camera modules, and daughterboard interconnect cables from the motherboard.
- 13
Remove Motherboard
2 minGently pry up and remove the main logic board from the chassis.
- 14
Scrub Motherboard with Alcohol
8 minSubmerge the logic board in 99% isopropyl alcohol and scrub away corrosion gently with a soft brush.
- 15
Blow Dry Board and Connectors
3 minUse compressed air to blast away trapped alcohol and remaining water droplets from all small components.
- 16
Reinstall Motherboard
4 minPlace the fully dried motherboard back into the chassis and reconnect all camera and flex cables.
- 17
Reattach Display and Seal
6 minPlug in the battery and display cable, replace metal shields, apply new screen adhesive, and press the screen firmly shut.
After your Google Pixel 8 Pro water damage repair
Power the Pixel 8 Pro back on and test the water damage repair 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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