How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6 Pro
This repair guide was authored by iFixit staff and is not endorsed by Google. For more information about our guides, visit this page. To reattach the screen with new adhesive after a repair on your Google Pixel 6 Pro, proceed with caution: first remove the screen as described in this guide.
Step 1 | Clean the frame
Remove all residual adhesive to ensure proper screen sealing.
- Scrape off excess adhesive using the flat end of your spudger.
- Use tweezers or your fingers to peel away remaining adhesive.
- Clean the frame's perimeter with isopropyl alcohol (>90%) and a lint-free cloth.
Be cautious not to puncture the battery, which can leak hazardous chemicals or cause a fire.
Step 2 | Clean the screen
Reusing your screen? Clean it thoroughly with the same techniques used on the frame.
Step 3 | Orient the adhesive
Align the adhesive over the phone's frame by using visual cues like the front-facing camera, upper loudspeaker, and corner notches.
Step 4 | Remove the adhesive backing
Release the clear protective backing by pulling the pull tab.
Step 5 | Apply the adhesive
Misaligned adhesive can cause an improper seal.
- Lay the adhesive onto the frame, starting at the bottom edge.
- Make small corrections as you go to ensure proper alignment.
- Use the bottom left notch, top right notch, and upper loudspeaker cutout for reference points.
Step 6
Press the adhesive firmly into place along the frame's edge using a spudger or your fingertips.
Step 7 | Remove the liners
Grab the
Do not remove the
Step 8 | Check for liners
Examine the front-facing camera hole and sensor cutout on the new screen for any residual adhesive or liners.
- Remove any remaining protective liners from the sensor area.
Step 9 | Continue reassembly
Continue reassembly using your phone's guide.
- Reinstall the display cable bracket.
- Complete the guide once your screen is installed and the phone is ready for sealing.
Step 10
Grab the pull tab at the upper left of the frame.
- Remove the liner from the perimeter adhesive.
- Ensure the adhesive does not peel up with the liner.
Step 11 | Install the screen
Flip the screen over and place it face-down on the frame.
- Press along the edge of the screen to ensure a secure fit.
Step 12 | Strengthen the adhesive bond
For even compression and a stronger screen-to-frame bond, consider the camera bar's impact.
- Use screen vise clamps, securing them around the device's perimeter to bypass the camera bar.
- Apply protective tape along the rear glass's perimeter to safeguard its finish.
- Place coins or objects similar in thickness to the camera bar along the rear glass edges.
- Stack heavy objects, like books, on your phone; leave them in place for at least thirty minutes, ideally overnight.