Google Pixel 8 Front Camera Replacement - Google Pixel 8

Step 1 | Prepare your Pixel for disassembly

A fully charged Pixel battery must be allowed to drain below 25% before proceeding — risk of fire if damaged.

Unplug all cables from your phone.
Completely power off your phone by pressing the power and volume up buttons simultaneously.

Step 2 | Mark your opening picks

Inserting an opening pick too far can cause damage to your device.

Measure 3 mm from the tip of the opening pick and mark it with a permanent marker.
Alternatively, tape a coin to the pick at a distance of 3 mm from the tip.

Step 3 | Heat the bottom edge adhesive

Extreme heat can damage the screen and/or battery.

Apply an iOpener to the bottom edge of the screen for two minutes to loosen the adhesive.

Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate with caution, as they can also soften the adhesive.

Step 4 | Secure the Anti-Clamp

To use the Anti-Clamp, follow these steps:

Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.
Position your phone on an object, screen side up, with the bottom edge hanging off between the Anti-Clamp's arms.
Slide the arms over the left edge of your phone for access to the bottom edge.
Place suction cups as close to the center of the bottom edge as possible.
Squeeze the cups together to create suction.

Make sure the Anti-Clamp is properly secured before proceeding.

Step 5 | Twist the handle

Grasp the handle and pull it forward to secure the arms in place.

Turn the handle clockwise by one full rotation (360 degrees) until the suction cups begin to deform.
As the cups stretch, ensure they remain aligned; if they continue to slip, remove the Anti-Clamp and apply tape for added adhesion.

Step 6 | Insert an opening pick

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

If the adhesive doesn't separate, twist the handle clockwise one quarter turn and wait another minute. Apply more heat if the screen cools down.

Careful, do not insert opening pick more than 3mm to avoid damaging spring contacts.

Do not proceed until gap is visible and adhesive is separated from the frame.

Unlock arms by pulling blue handle backwards, then remove Anti-Clamp using pull tabs on suction cups.

Step 7 | Apply a suction cup

Attach a suction handle to the center of the screen's lower edge.

Step 8 | Insert an opening pick

Apply strong, steady pressure to the suction handle until a gap appears.

If the gap doesn't form easily, reapply a small amount of heat and try again.
Insert an opening pick into the created gap.

Step 9 | Prevent damage to your phone

Do not insert the pick more than 3 mm to prevent damage.

Identify the screen cable, located about halfway up the left edge.
Spring contacts are around the phone's perimeter; handle these areas with care to avoid bending them.

Step 10 | Separate the bottom edge adhesive

Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge of the device to release the adhesive.

Continue sliding until the adhesive is fully separated.
Then, leave the pick in the bottom right corner to prevent re-sealing.

Step 11 | Heat the right edge adhesive

Apply heat to the right edge of the screen using an iOpener for 2 minutes.

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

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

Step 12 | Separate the right edge adhesive

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

Slide the new pick up to the top right corner to separate the adhesive along the right edge.
Leave the pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.

Step 13 | Leave a pick in the bottom left corner

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

Slide the pick to the bottom left corner.
Leave it there to prevent adhesive resealing.

Step 14 | Heat the left edge adhesive

Using excessive heat can damage the screen and/or battery.

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

Alternately, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but exercise caution to avoid damage.

Step 15 | Separate the left edge adhesive

Insert a pick under the bottom left screen corner.
Slide it to the top left corner to loosen the left screen edge adhesive.
Leave it in place to prevent re-adhesion.

Step 16 | Heat the top edge adhesive

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

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

Step 17 | Separate the top edge adhesive

Insert a fifth opening pick at the top left corner of the screen.

Slide the pick towards the top right corner to release the adhesive.

Step 18 | Prop up the screen

Place a small box or stack of books to the left of your phone for propping up the screen.

Swing up the right edge of the screen as if opening a book cover.

Be careful not to strain the screen cable.

If the screen feels stuck, reapply an opening pick around the perimeter to remove remaining adhesive.
Prop up the screen for access to the screen cable.

Step 19 | Remove the screen cable cover

Use a opening pick to gently pry up the upper edge of the screen cable cover.

Continue prying until the cover is fully removed.

Step 20 | Disconnect the screen

Insert the spudger under the top left corner of the screen's press connector.

Pry up gently to 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 press down on the other side. Avoid pressing in the middle to prevent pin bending and permanent damage.

Step 21 | Screen information

The Pixel's screen is extremely fragile and easily damaged.

Grip the screen by its edges to prevent accidental damage.
Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth or equivalent to protect it from scratches.

Step 22 | Reassembly information

Install a new screen with pre-installed adhesive:

Remove liners covering front camera cutout, rear camera pad, back of screen, and perimeter adhesive using pull tabs.

Reconnect screen cable and reinstall its cover.

Temporarily power on phone to test functionality before sealing.

Firmly press screen into place on frame; clips should "pop" into position.
Press perimeter of screen to secure with new adhesive.

Apply even pressure for enhanced adhesive bond, if desired.

Calibrate fingerprint sensor using this guide.

Step 23 | Disconnect the 5G mmWave antenna

Locate the 5G mmWave antenna cable connected to the logic board.

Insert the point of a spudger under the cable's connector.
Pry up on the spudger, carefully releasing the cable from its socket on the logic board.

Step 24 | Heat the 5G mmWave antenna cable

Use caution when applying heat near the battery.

Apply heat to left edge of phone for two minutes using an iOpener, hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to soften cable adhesive.
The 5G mmWave antenna cable is secured with adhesive in two places on the midframe.

Step 25 | Separate the adhesive

Insert a pick under the bottom section of the 5G mmWave antenna cable's adhesive.

Sliding the pick toward the top edge of the phone will help separate the adhesive.

Step 26

Remove the remaining adhesive from the upper section.

Follow the same procedure as before to clean the area.
Verify complete removal to prevent any potential issues.

Step 27 | Reposition the 5G mmWave antenna cable

Reposition the 5G mmWave antenna cable above the phone to maintain clear access.

Avoid folding or creasing the cable, as this can cause damage and impede disassembly.

Step 28 | Remove the graphite sheet

Remove the large graphite sheet, connecting the upper battery part, midframe, and rear cameras.

Insert a spudger point under the top right corner of the graphite sheet and lift until you can grip it with your fingers.
Pry up and remove the entire graphite sheet. If damaged, separate torn sections to remove in parts.

Do not reuse the old graphite sheet during reassembly; replace it entirely following this guide.

Step 29 | Remove the shim

Locate the plastic shim stuck between the midframe and bottom speaker.

Insert a pointed tool, such as an opening pick, under the shim.
Gently pry up the shim until you can grasp it with tweezers or your fingers.

Step 30

Peel off the shim from the midframe using tweezers or your fingers.

Be careful not to damage the surrounding components.

Repeat for the bottom speaker.

Step 31 | Unfasten the USB-C port bracket

Keep track of each screw for reassembly.

The Pixel 8 uses Torx Plus or Torx bits.
To avoid stripping, apply constant downward force when turning.
Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 3IP Torx Plus screws, each 5 mm long, securing the USB-C port bracket.

Step 32 | Remove the USB-C port bracket

Remove the USB-C port bracket using tweezers or your fingers.

Step 33 | Reassembly information

Ensure a new or reinstalled shim is properly seated.

Remove the clear liner from the shim.
Align the shim using the markings on the midframe and press it into place.
Use the flat end of a spudger to firmly secure the shim.
Remove the blue liner.

Step 34 | Unfasten the midframe

Remove the magnets from the midframe by unscrewing the eight T3 Torx screws, each measuring 5.1 mm long.

Step 35 | Remove the midframe

Locate the thermal pad on the underside of the phone.

Insert a spudger under the midframe's bottom right corner and slide it along the edge to separate it from the thermal pad.
The midframe will loosen once completely separated, making it easier to remove.

Step 36

Remove the midframe from the frame.

During reassembly, inspect the thermal pad.

If damaged,
clean the area with high-concentration (greater than 90%) isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber or lint-free cloth
, then apply a new thermal pad.

Step 37 | Disconnect the battery

Disconnect the battery connector with a spudger.

Step 38 | Disconnect the front camera

Disconnect the front camera press connector by prying it loose with a spudger.

Step 39 | Separate the adhesive

Locate and gently lift the front camera cable, which is lightly stuck to the earpiece speaker.

Insert an opening pick under the front camera cable to carefully separate it from the earpiece.
During reassembly, use the remaining adhesive if still sticky; otherwise, apply a small amount of double-sided tape, like Tesa Tape.

Step 40 | Remove the front camera

Loosen the 5G mmWave antenna cable by moving it towards the right edge of the phone.

Front Camera: remove completely from the device.

During reassembly, ensure the front camera is seated properly under the antenna cable to avoid damage or interference.