Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Screen Replacement - Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Step 1 | Prepare your Pixel for disassembly

Lithium-ion battery damage can cause a fire, so let the phone discharge to below 25%

Unplug all cables.
Power down the phone completely.

Step 2 | Cracked glass preparation

Glass shards can cause injury or complicate disassembly.

Apply packing tape strips to cracked screen, covering whole area, but not overlapping and only on glass itself.

Maintain a single strip of tape across top edge for suction cup attachment.
Avoid sticking tape to phone frame.

Consider wearing safety glasses during the repair process to protect eyes from flying debris.

Step 3 | Heat the screen

Follow linked instructions for safe heat gun use — risk of display and battery damage.

Heat the entire screen using a hair dryer, heat gun, or heat pad until almost too hot to touch.
For a heat pad, set to 60° C (140° F) and apply for 10 minutes with phone screen side down.

Step 4 | Apply a suction handle

Attach the suction handle to the centre of the screen's top edge, as near to the edge as feasible.

Step 5 | Insert an opening pick

Be patient when inserting an opening pick, as it can be challenging.

Reheat the screen if necessary and reattempt with strong, steady force on the suction handle.
Guide the tip of the opening pick completely under the screen's edge.
Avoid placing the pick only under the glass panel, as this will make removal difficult.
Insert the pick only a few millimeters to avoid damaging the front camera.

Step 6 | Separate the screen adhesive

Insert an opening pick at the top edge and slide it along, prying the adhesive apart.

Step 7

Continue sliding the pick around the perimeter of the screen until all adhesive is separated.

Leave picks inserted at the corners to prevent re-sealing.
If the screen feels stuck, reheat it as needed.

Do not attempt to remove the screen yet — a ribbon cable still connects it.

Step 8 | Prop up the screen

Risk of damaging the screen or its cables if not handled properly.

Use an opening pick to remove any remaining adhesive around the perimeter of the screen.
Flip the top edge of the screen over the bottom edge and use a suction handle to prop it up, gaining access to the screen cable connector.
Alternatively, lay the screen flat over the bottom edge; be cautious not to strain the screen cable.

Step 9 | Remove the screen cable bracket

Press screen cable bracket firmly with your finger and slide it away from the phone.

The bracket will unclip and come loose as you move it.
Remove the screen cable bracket once it's completely freed.

Step 10 | Disconnect the screen

Disconnect the screen cable press connector using a spudger.

Step 11 | Peel up the screen cable

Grasp the screen cable just above its connector and carefully lift it.

If removal is difficult, apply gentle heat from a hair dryer or heat gun.

Step 12 | Remove the screen

Disconnect and remove the screen assembly.

Step 13 | Disassembly complete

Reassembly procedure begins with the following steps.

Locate all previously removed parts and ensure they are clean.

Step 14 | Clean the frame

Careful handling of the graphite sheet is required.

Remove all old adhesive from the frame.
Ensure the frame is thoroughly clean for optimal installation.

Step 15

Remove old screen adhesive from frame using spudger.

Try to "roll" adhesive onto itself to form a ball.
If a large enough chunk forms, use tweezers to slowly pull it in the opposite direction of your scraping motion.

Step 16

Wrap a microfiber or lint-free cloth around a spudger.

Use the spudger and a drop of high-concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol to clean up all remaining adhesive residue from the frame.
Apply more drops as necessary, then let the alcohol dry completely before continuing.

Step 17 | Press the screen cable down

Push the screen cable down using your fingers to ensure a flat fit.

Sit the screen cable as flush as possible against the frame.

Step 18 | Remove the screen cable adhesive

Risk of damaged cable or connector if not handled carefully.

Hold the screen cable down with one hand.
Use a spudger to gently scrape up and remove the adhesive near the connector with your other hand.

Careless removal may result in non-functional screen. Reusing old adhesive may be an acceptable alternative if new adhesive is unavailable.

Step 19 | Orient the adhesive

Check if your replacement screen has pre-installed adhesive around its perimeter.

If adhesive is already installed, skip down seven steps.
Otherwise:

Determine how the new screen adhesive will sit on the frame.

Incorrect application may require restarting with new adhesive.

Hold the adhesive above the frame to check its orientation.
Use cutouts in the liner and adhesive contours to visualize fit.

Step 20 | Apply the adhesive

Peel up clear liner at the bottom for 1/2 only.

Expose adhesive underneath without removing the liner completely.

Step 21

Take your time when aligning the adhesive with the frame, as it's very sticky and cannot be moved once applied.

Lay the exposed bottom edge of the adhesive onto the frame, ensuring the larger clear liner is folded towards the top of the phone.
Use the lip of the frame to help guide the alignment of the adhesive.
Gently press down on the top corners to secure the adhesive once aligned.

Step 22

Slowly apply the remaining adhesive to the frame, pressing firmly in place while removing the large, transparent liner.

Step 23 | Secure the adhesive

Press down firmly on the screen adhesive with a spudger.

Step 24 | Remove the larger liner

Peel up and remove the larger colored liner from the cutout near the top edge.

If adhesive peels up with liner, check that all adhesive is pushed into place with a spudger.
Hold down liner with point of spudger if it continues to peel up while removing.

Step 25

Press down firmly on the screen adhesive using a spudger.

Step 26 | Apply new screen cable adhesive

Reusing screen cable adhesive? Skip this step.

Remove the large, clear plastic liner from the screen cable adhesive.
Apply adhesive to screen cable (above connector) and press firmly with spudger's flat end.

Leave remaining liner attached for now; remove when new adhesive is applied.

Step 27 | Check for plastic liners on the screen

Locate and remove all protective liners and tape from the underside of your replacement screen.

Inspect the area around the front-facing camera cutout carefully.
Check near the bottom edge of the screen for additional liners or tape.

Identify liners by their pull tabs to avoid leaving any residue on the screen.

Step 28 | Remove screen liners

The exposed back of the screen is extremely fragile — even minor scratches can cause damage.

Remove the plastic liners and tape near the front camera cutout using your fingers or tweezers.
Repeat this process for the bottom of the screen.

Step 29 | Prop up the screen

Support the screen with a sturdy object.
Position the screen correctly before flipping it back down.

Step 30 | Remove the screen cable adhesive liner

Remove any remaining liner from the screen cable adhesive.

Step 31 | Connect the screen

Wrap the screen cable around.
Reroute the press connector with your fingers, applying pressure first on one side and then the other.

Step 32 | Install the bracket

Align the screen cable bracket with its slot.

Press down on the bracket and slide it into place until it clicks.
Makesure the outer edge securely hooks into position.

Step 33 | Secure the screen cable

Push the cable firmly into its designated slot above the connector.

Step 34 | Remove the remaining liners

Flip the screen down.

Be careful when handling broken glass — risk of cuts.

Hold the screen above the frame.
Remove all remaining liners from the adhesive on the frame and underside of the screen.

Step 35 | Install the new screen

Push the screen firmly onto the frame.

Step 36

To strengthen the adhesive bond, hold your phone firmly around the perimeter.

For an even stronger bond, use books to stack weight onto the back glass or a screen vise.

When removing the plastic liner from the screen, ensure nothing touches the phone (fingers, screen protectors, or cases).

Power on your Pixel only after following any specific instructions on the adhesive liner and placing the phone on a clean surface.