Google Pixel 8 Pro Loudspeaker Replacement - Google Pixel 8 Pro

Step 1 | Prepare your Pixel for disassembly

Allow Pixel's battery to drain below 25% before repair to prevent lithium-ion damage.

Unplug all cables from the phone.
Power off the phone completely.
Press and hold power and volume up buttons to access shutdown menu.

Step 2 | Mark your opening picks

Identify the safe insertion point for the opening pick: measure 3 mm from the tip.

Inserting the pick too far can damage your device — be careful!
Mark the opening pick with a permanent marker at this point.

Alternatively, tape a coin to the opening pick 3 mm from the tip for visual reference.

Step 3 | Tape over a cracked screen

Shards of broken glass can cause injury or complicate disassembly.

Apply overlapping strips of packing tape to cover the cracked screen, but only stick it to the glass itself, not the frame.
Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying glass particles during repair.

Step 4 | Heat the bottom edge adhesive

Be cautious when using heat sources, as they may damage the screen and/or battery.

Lay an iOpener on the bottom edge of the screen for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate – but take care not to apply extreme heat.

Step 5 | Secure the Anti-Clamp

Using the Anti-Clamp is optional; for an alternate method, skip down three steps.

To use the Anti-Clamp, follow the instructions in this guide: Anti-Clamp Guide.
Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.
Place your phone screen side up on an object so it rests level between the Anti-Clamp's arms, with the bottom edge hanging off.
Slide the arms over the left edge of your phone for access to the bottom edge.
Position the suction cups as close to the center of the bottom edge as possible.
Squeeze the cups together to create suction.

Step 6 | Twist the handle

Lock the arms by pulling the handle forward.

Turn the handle clockwise one full turn (360 degrees) or until suction cups stretch.
Ensure cups stay aligned; if they slip, remove Anti-Clamp, and apply tape for improved grip.

Step 7 | Insert an opening pick

Wait one minute for a gap to form between the screen and frame.

If no separation, twist handle clockwise 1/4 turn & wait another minute.
Apply more heat if screen cools down.
Insert opening pick into gap (no more than 3 mm to avoid damaging spring contacts).

Careful: Avoid over-insertion of opening pick, risking damage to spring contacts.

Pull blue handle backwards to unlock arms and remove Anti-Clamp using suction cup tabs.

Step 8 | Apply a suction cup

Place a suction handle on the center of the screen's bottom edge.

Step 9 | Insert an opening pick

Apply strong, steady pressure to the suction handle.

A gap should form between the screen and frame.
If necessary, reapply heat before trying again.
Insert an opening pick into the formed gap.

Step 10 | Prevent damage to your phone

Do not insert pick more than 3 mm when separating screen adhesive to avoid damage.

Identify the screen cable, located about halfway up left edge, and be cautious to avoid damaging it.

Avoid the spring contacts around the phone's perimeter; careful handling is necessary to prevent bending or damage.

Step 11 | Separate the bottom edge adhesive

Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive.

Leave the pick in the bottom right corner to hold back the adhesive.

Step 12 | Heat the right edge adhesive

Apply a iOpener to the right edge of the screen for 2 minutes.

Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be careful - extreme heat can damage the screen and/or battery.

Step 13 | Separate the right edge adhesive

Insert a second opening pick under the bottom right corner of the screen.

Slide the new pick up to the top right corner, separating the adhesive securing the screen's right edge.
Leave the pick in the top right corner to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Step 14 | Leave a pick in the bottom left corner

Insert the third opening pick under the screen's bottom edge.

Move it to the bottom left corner and secure it there.
Leave it in place to keep the adhesive open.

Step 15 | Heat the left edge adhesive

Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the screen for 2 minutes.

Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate

Be cautious as extreme heat can damage the screen and/or battery.

Step 16 | Separate the left edge adhesive

Insert a fourth opening pick under the bottom left corner of the screen.
Slide it up to the top left corner, separating the adhesive on the screen's left edge.
Leave this pick in place at the top left corner to keep the adhesive from resealing.

Step 17 | Heat the top edge adhesive

Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the screen for 2 minutes.

When using alternative heat sources (hair dryer, heat gun, hot plate), exercise caution: extreme heat can damage the screen and/or battery.

Step 18 | Separate the top edge adhesive

Insert a fifth opening pick under the top edge of the screen, near the left corner.

Slide the opening pick to the top right corner to separate the adhesive securing the screen's top edge.

Step 19 | Prop up the screen

Place a support under the phone's left side using a box or books.

Swing up the right edge of the screen as if lifting a book cover.
If the screen is stuck, use an opening pick to release any remaining adhesive along the edges.

Be careful not to strain the screen cable.

Step 20 | Remove the screen cable cover

Use a opening tool to carefully lift the upper edge of the screen cable cover.

Continue prying until the cover is removed.

Step 21 | Disconnect the screen

Insert the point of a spudger under the top right corner of the screen's press connector.

Gently pry up and disconnect the cable.
Remove the screen.

When reconnecting a press connector, align it over its socket and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then do the same for the other side. Do not press in the middle, as this can cause permanent damage to the pins if misaligned.

Step 22 | Screen information

The Pixel's screen is prone to damage from minor scratches or dents.

Grip the screen by its edges when handling.
Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth to prevent bottom contact with foreign objects.

Step 23 | Reassembly information

Reattach a new screen with pre-applied adhesive or apply adhesive following this guide to your existing screen.

Remove all plastic liners and tape using pull tabs, inspecting for large & small pieces near the camera cutout and around the perimeter.
Reconnect the screen cable and cover it securely.
Firmly press the screen into place on the frame until clips click into position.
Press firmly along the screen's perimeter to secure with new adhesive or enhance bond by applying even pressure, if desired.

For optimal results, calibrate the fingerprint sensor following this guide.

Step 24 | Move the USB‐C cover tape

Use the tip of a spudger to carefully lift the plastic shim.

Lift the shim along the top edge of the USB-C port cover.
Remove and set aside or move the shim out of the way.

Step 25 | Reassembly information

Failure to replace or properly secure the shim may result in water ingress.

Locate and remove the larger rectangular liner from the replacement shim.
Position the shim so that the smaller foam piece aligns with the USB-C port cover's edge.
Firmly press down along the entire length of the shim using a spudger's flat end.
Remove and discard the remaining liner from the shim.

Step 26 | Remove the USB‐C port cover

Keep track of each screw and ensure it is returned to its original location.

Torx bits, including standard or Torx Plus, can be used for this repair.
Apply constant, downward force when handling screws to prevent stripping.
Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 5 mm-long Torx Plus screws.
These screws secure the USB-C port cover.

Make sure not to mix up any screws.

Remove the two 5 mm-long Torx Plus screws.
Set aside the USB-C port cover.

Step 27 | Unfasten the speaker

Remove the 3IP Torx Plus screw using a T3 Torx screwdriver.

The screw is secured to the loudspeaker with a length of 5 mm.

Step 28 | Remove the loudspeaker

Insert the point of a spudger between the bottom right edge of the loudspeaker and frame.

Pry the loudspeaker up with the spudger to dislodge it from its recess.
Remove the loudspeaker.

During reassembly, handle the speaker carefully to avoid damage.

Insert the edge of the speaker with an orange gasket at a downward angle into its recess.
Press the speaker firmly into place.