How to Replace Screen Adhesive Google Pixel 8 – Step-by-Step Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 14 Steps

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Hey there, techie! Ready to tackle this screen adhesive swap on your Pixel 8? This guide’s been put together by the team at Salvation Repair to make things super smooth. We’re gonna walk you through replacing that adhesive, step by step. Before we dive in, make sure you’ve already finished the rest of your repair and got your phone back together, up to the screen. If not, go back and finish those steps first. Let’s get this Pixel looking fresh and ready to roll!

Step 1

How to Apply New Screen Adhesive in Your Google Pixel 8

To ensure that our new adhesive sticks like a champ, it’s crucial to say goodbye to all that old adhesive and any pesky residue lingering around.

If you’re finding it a bit tricky, don’t sweat it! Just dab a few drops of high-octane (over 90%) isopropyl alcohol on the adhesive and give it a gentle scrape to lift it away.

– Grab the flat end of your trusty spudger and get ready to tackle that old adhesive! Gently scrape it off the frame like you’re spreading butter on toast. Make sure you clear all that sticky stuff away for a smooth repair process ahead. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 2

If you’re struggling to get a good grip on those stubborn bits, wrap that microfiber cloth around a spudger. That’ll give you a little extra leverage to scrape those bits off the frame.

– After you’ve said goodbye to all that pesky old adhesive, it’s time to bring in the big guns! Splash a few drops of super-concentrated (90% or more) isopropyl alcohol onto any stubborn residue hanging out on the frame, then give it a gentle wipe with a microfiber or lint-free cloth. Your device will thank you!

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 3

If you’re putting in a shiny new screen, feel free to breeze past this step!

– Keep on truckin’! Repeat the cleaning procedure to get rid of all the old adhesive and any residue left behind around the edge of the screen. You’ve got this!

Step 4

Before slapping on that new adhesive, take a sec to figure out how it’ll fit on your phone. It’s super helpful to get a sense of the layout before you start sticking things together!

– Grab that adhesive sheet and hold it so the clear side is facing down. Now, carefully place it over your phone and use the cutouts for the spring contacts and the bottom speaker to get it perfectly aligned. You got this!

Step 5

– Now it’s time to get sticky! Remove the larger clear liner from the back of the sheet to expose the adhesive, and get ready to take your repair to the next level.

Step 6

Handle this step with a pinch of caution! Once that adhesive makes its move and sticks to the frame, there’s no going back. If it lands in the wrong spot, you’ll need to go back to square one with fresh adhesive. Let’s keep it smooth and tidy!

– Carefully set the top edge of the adhesive onto the frame, using its lip to get things just right.

– Gently press down to secure the bottom corners, then lightly lay the rest of the adhesive onto the frame, ensuring a snug fit.

Step 7

Watch out for those spring contacts during this step! Treat them like delicate little flowers and give them the care they deserve.

Make sure to really secure that adhesive to the frame before you peel off any liners! This way, it won’t pop up or get misaligned in the next step. You’re doing great!

– Give the spudger a firm press and glide it around the frame’s edges to lock down the adhesive.

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 8

If the adhesive starts to peel up with the liner, don’t worry – just gently press it back onto the frame. Use the flat end of a spudger to secure it in place, and you’ll be back on track.

– Let’s get started! To remove the larger blue liner, simply grab the pull tab at the top left corner of the adhesive and gently peel it up. This should come off easily, and you’ll be one step closer to fixing your device.

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 9

– Time to get that screen cable plugged back in, nice and snug! Connect it to the press connector like a boss.

– Now give that screen cable cover a warm welcome back. Slide it on and make sure it’s all secure.

Step 10

Take off that inner liner in two neat strips, like a pro!

If you see any adhesive trying to make a break for it, just gently place it back on the frame and give it a little love tap with the flat end of a spudger to keep it in place.

– Grab one of those handy pull tabs on the right side of the adhesive and gently peel away one half of the inner liner.

– Now, go ahead and do the same for the other half of the inner liner. You’re almost there!

Tools Used

Spudger

Step 11

– Before you put the screen on, make sure the front-facing camera is snug in its little home. And if you swapped out the screen, peek into the camera hole of your new screen — vroom vroom! — and take out any leftover test papers (err, we mean protective liners). So cool, right?

Step 12

You’ll hear those little clips snap into place with a delightful ‘pop’!

– Give that screen a good, solid press right into the frame, ensuring it’s snug and secure.

Step 13

– Give that screen a gentle yet firm hug around the edges to make sure it sticks like a champ with the new adhesive!

Step 14

In this step, we’re going to make sure your new screen adhesive is sticking like a champ!

To achieve that perfect pressure around the screen’s edges, just remember to give a little love to the rear camera bump by placing some handy objects on the back cover.

– Things didn’t quite go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting or hit us up if you need a hand.

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Success!

Got stuck or need a little extra help? Try some basic troubleshooting or check out our community for tips and tricks.

If the repair didn’t quite go as planned, don’t worry – it’s all part of the process. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair with Salvation Repair.