Pixel 3 XL Adhesive Replacement Guide: Step-by-Step DIY Repair Tutorial

Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 8 Steps

This guide was created by the Salvation Repair team, and it’s not officially supported by Google. Ready to apply new back cover adhesive to your Pixel 3 XL after your repair? Great! Just make sure you’ve already removed your Pixel’s back cover and set it aside. Need a hand with that? You can find detailed instructions for that step here. If you hit any snags along the way, feel free to schedule a repair.

Step 1

– Alright, let’s get that old adhesive off the frame! Use your fingers or a tool to carefully pick and scrape it away.

– Next, use your trusty spudger to get rid of any stubborn adhesive that’s hanging around.

– Now for the grand finale! Clean the area where the adhesive was with some 90% or higher isopropyl alcohol. This will make sure the new adhesive sticks like glue. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation

Step 2

– Give the back cover adhesive some love by repeating the previous step!

Step 3

– Gently peel off the plastic layer to reveal the adhesive side of the replacement frame.

Step 4

– Gently place the adhesive onto the frame, like laying a cozy blanket.

– Utilize the frame’s openings to line up that adhesive just right!

Step 5

– Use a spudger or your trusty fingernail to gently press down on the adhesive – it’s like securing a sticky note, but way more important.

– Now, slide along the perimeter to make sure that adhesive is nicely stuck to the frame. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation

Step 6

– Grab those tweezers and gently guide the fingerprint sensor cable into its cozy little socket.

– Give that latch a firm press to lock everything in place.

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation

Step 7

– Gently peel back the plastic lining to reveal the adhesive on the back cover side. You’re almost there!

Step 8

– Now, gently place the back cover onto the frame. It should fit right in.

– Press down all around the edges of the back cover to make sure it’s snug. You’re basically giving it a big hug!

– For some extra love, heat the edges of the back cover with a hairdryer and then rest your phone face-down under a stack of heavy books for 30 minutes. This will help the adhesive bond securely. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

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