Google Pixel 5 Screen Adhesive Installation
This repair guide was written by iFixit staff without endorsement from Google. Learn more about our guides here. Follow these steps to apply new screen adhesive correctly after a repair on your Google Pixel 5, assuming the screen has already been removed and set aside.
Step 1 | Remove adhesive residue from the frame
Remove excess adhesive using tweezers.
- Scrape remaining adhesive with a spudger.
- Clean the area with 90% or greater isopropyl alcohol to prepare for new adhesive.
Avoid using metal tools, as they may damage the frame.
Step 2 | Remove adhesive residue from the screen
Do not use metal tools when scraping away screen adhesive — risk of damaging the screen.
Avoid using isopropyl alcohol near the front camera bracket, as it may loosen its adhesive.
- Repeat the previous step for removing screen adhesive.
Step 3 | Align the adhesive
Locate the circular hole on the top right corner and the oblong hole on the bottom left corner of the frame.
- Ensure the adhesive's corresponding holes align with these marked positions.
Step 4 | Prepare the adhesive
Remove and discard the clear plastic liner.
- Expose the adhesive frame for access.
Step 5 | Apply the adhesive
Adhesive misalignment can result in an improper seal — handle with care.
- Lower the adhesive onto the frame.
- Align using holes in top right and bottom left corners for precise installation.
Step 6 | Secure the adhesive to the frame
Press down on the adhesive with the flat end of a spudger or your finger.
- Slide along the perimeter to secure the adhesive to the frame.
Step 7 | Peel away the outer plastic lining
Grasp the blue plastic lining near the center with your fingers.
Pull it away from the phone, leaving a thin perimeter of exposed adhesive.
Step 8 | Connect the screen
Reconnect the screen to your Pixel, following the instructions in reverse.
- Refer back to the original screen installation steps for proper reassembly.
- Carefully connect the screen to your Pixel's motherboard.
Step 9 | Peel away the remaining plastic lining
Remove the blue plastic liner to reveal the perimeter adhesive.
Step 10 | Position the screen
Position the screen on top of the frame.
Step 11 | Press down the screen corners
Secure the screen to the frame by pressing down on its corners.
Step 12 | Secure the screen to the frame
Press down on the edges of the screen.
- Slide along the perimeter to secure it to the
- You can heat the perimeter of the screen to soften the adhesive and help it bond more securely.