Replace Back Glass Adhesive Google Pixel 9: DIY Guide

Duration: 45 minutes

Steps: 12 Steps

Get ready to tackle the task of swapping out that back glass adhesive on your Pixel 9! Just a heads up: be sure to follow this guide during the reassembly phase, right after you’ve wrapped up your repair and are gearing up to reattach that sleek back glass. You’ve got this!

Step 1

How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel 9

When you’re peeling off that back glass adhesive, be super careful not to mess up any of the delicate parts hanging out near the frame. Those little guys are pretty fragile.

Patience is key here! The adhesive can be a bit stubborn, so take your time and gently roll it up onto itself.

For the new adhesive to stick like a champ, make sure the frame is spotless and free of any old adhesive and residue.

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently scrape away all that pesky old back glass adhesive hugging the edges of the frame. It’s time to say goodbye to that sticky situation!

– Now that you’ve banished the old adhesive, take some isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber cloth to wipe away any remaining residue from the frame’s perimeter. A clean slate is just what you need!

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Step 2

If you’re putting on a brand new back glass cover, just breeze past this step.

– Just like before, let’s tackle that back glass adhesive and any sneaky residue hiding on the underside. Give it another go and make sure everything is nice and clean!

Step 3

– Peel away the larger clear liner from the back glass adhesive.

Step 4

Heads up, this step is a little tricky! Once the adhesive touches the frame, you can’t move it around. If you make a mistake, you’ll need to use a new one. It’s like trying to stick a sticker on a curved surface, gotta be careful!

– Alright, place that adhesive right onto the frame, making sure the big cutout goes over the cameras. Use the frame’s lip to perfectly position the sheet for a snug fit.

Step 5

– Grab the flat end of your spudger and give that adhesive perimeter a solid press all around to snug it up to the frame. You’ve got this!

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Spudger

Step 6

If any of the adhesive decides to raise its hand and peel away from the liner, just gently place it back on the frame and give it a little love tap with the flat end of a spudger to hold it in place.

– Alrighty, tech enthusiasts! Let’s have some fun and remove that pesky blue liner. Carefully hold the top right corner with your trusty tweezers or fingers, and give it a gentle tug to say bye-bye. And if you need a hand, remember you can always schedule a repair!

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Spudger

Step 7

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently press the flat end around the edges of the adhesive. This little dance will help secure it perfectly to the frame, making everything snug and ready for action!

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Spudger

Step 8

If the adhesive doesn’t stick, don’t worry! Just use a few strips of thin double-sided tape to give that flash unit some extra grip. You’ve got this!

– Gently press the flash unit into position on the midframe. Just make sure that the square bump on the bottom of the right edge fits snugly into its cozy little spot on the midframe. You’re doing great!

Step 9

– Grab those tweezers or just your fingers and gently peel away the remaining blue liners. Don’t forget to use those handy pull tabs on the right edge for a smoother removal!

Step 10

– Peel off any liners from under the back glass near the camera cutout.

– The flash unit has two circular cutouts that match the metal posts on the back glass. When placing the back glass onto the frame, make sure the posts align with their cutouts.

Step 11

– Gently set the back glass onto the frame and give it a nice firm press to lock it in place.

Step 12

When you power up your Pixel for the very first time post-repair, remember to keep it laid flat and ensure that nothing is pressing against the screen—like fingers, plastic liners, screen protectors, or cases. Let’s give that screen the space it needs to shine!

– Well done on wrapping up your repair adventure!

– Don’t forget to drop off your e-waste at an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

– If things didn’t quite go as you hoped, no worries! Give some basic troubleshooting a shot, or feel free to reach out to our Answers community for support.

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Success!

Great job on finishing your repair! You’ve earned yourself a pat on the back!

Ready to part with your e-waste? Find an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler to give it a proper send-off.

Things didn’t quite go as expected? No worries! Dive into some quick troubleshooting, or reach out to our Answers community for a sprinkle of wisdom.

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