Google Pixel 8 Logic Board Replacement
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- This guide is specifically designed to replace the logic board in your Google Pixel 8, a task that requires replacement adhesive.
Note: This guide was made using the 5G mmWave antenna model of the Pixel 8. If you have the non-mmWave version, skip the relevant steps as they may not apply to your device.
Step 1 | Prepare your Pixel for disassembly
A fully charged battery poses a risk of fire if damaged, so drain it below 25%.
- Disconnect all cables from your phone.
- Power off your device completely.
- Press and hold the power and volume up buttons simultaneously to access the shutdown menu.
Step 2 | Remove the SIM card tray
Insert the SIM eject tool, SIM ejector bit, or a straightened paperclip into the SIM card tray hole on the left edge of your phone.
- Firmly press until the tray ejects.
- Remove the ejected SIM card tray.
Step 3 | Mark your opening picks
Marking the opening pick will help prevent accidental insertion too far.
- Measure 3 mm from the tip of the pick and mark with a permanent marker.
- Alternatively, tape a coin to the pick 3 mm from the tip for visual reference.
Step 4 | Heat the bottom edge adhesive
Extreme heat can damage the screen and/or battery.
- Heat 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 be cautious.
Step 5 | Secure the Anti-Clamp
Do not attempt to open your device without using the Anti-Clamp unless instructed otherwise.
- Use the Anti-Clamp: Follow these steps for a simplified procedure, or check the guide for more information on its use.
- Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.
- Place your phone screen side up between the arms with its bottom edge hanging off an object.
- Position the arms over the left edge of your phone for access to the bottom edge.
- Align the suction cups as close to the center of the bottom edge as possible and squeeze them together to create a seal.
Step 6 | Twist the handle
Lock the arms by pulling the handle forward.
- Turn the handle clockwise one full turn (360 degrees).
- Continue turning until the suction cups begin to stretch, ensuring they remain aligned as you do so.
If the cups continue to slip, remove the Anti-Clamp and apply tape for secure adhesion.
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 by one quarter turn and wait another minute.
- Apply more heat if screen cools down.
- Do not insert opening pick more than 3 mm to avoid damaging spring contacts.
- Insert an opening pick into the gap.
Pull blue handle backwards to unlock arms and remove Anti-Clamp using pull tabs on suction cups.
Step 8 | Apply a suction cup
Attach a suction handle to the middle of the screen's lower edge.
Step 9 | Insert an opening pick
Apply suction to the device using a firm grip on the suction handle.
- A gap should form between the screen and frame.
- If no gap forms, increase heat and try again.
- Insert an opening pick into the formed gap.
Step 10 | Prevent damage to your phone
Never insert the pick more than 3 mm as you separate the screen adhesive — risk of damage.
- Be cautious when approaching the area around the screen cable, located just below halfway up the left edge, as it can be easily torn.
- Avoid bending the many spring contacts around the phone's perimeter, taking extra care in these areas.
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 prevent the adhesive from resealing.
Step 12 | Heat the right edge adhesive
Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the screen for 2 minutes.
- Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be careful as extreme heat can damage the screen and/or battery.
Step 13 | 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 right edge's adhesive.
- Leave this pick in place to prevent resealing.
Step 14 | Leave a pick in the bottom left corner
Insert opening pick into bottom edge of screen.
- Slide pick towards bottom left corner.
- Hold pick in place at bottom left corner to prevent reseal.
Step 15 | Heat the left edge adhesive
Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the screen for 2 minutes.
- Alternative: Use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate (be cautious of excessive heat damaging 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 to separate the adhesive on the left edge.
- Leave the pick in place to keep the adhesive from resealing.
Step 17 | Heat the top edge adhesive
Apply a iOpener to the top edge of the screen for 2 minutes.
- Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.
Be careful not to apply extreme heat, which can damage the screen and/or battery.
Step 18 | Separate the top edge adhesive
Insert a 5th opening pick near the top left corner under the screen.
- Slide it towards the top right corner.
- The pick should now be at the top right corner, separating the adhesive on the screen's edge.
Step 19 | Prop up the screen
Place a prop or support to the left of your phone.
- Swing up the right edge of the screen, like opening a book.
Be careful not to strain the screen cable.
- If stuck, use an opening pick around the perimeter to separate any remaining adhesive.
- Prop up the screen for access to the screen cable.
Step 20 | Remove the screen cable cover
Insert an opening pick under the upper edge of the screen cable cover.
Careful not to damage the surrounding components.
- Pry gently until the cover starts to separate.
- Once loose, remove the cover completely.
Step 21 | Disconnect the screen
Insert the point of a spudger under the top left corner of the screen's press connector.
- Gently pry up and disconnect the cable.
- Remove the screen.
To reconnect a press connector, align it over its socket and gently press down on one side until it clicks into place. Then press down on the other side. Do not press down in the middle to avoid pin bending and permanent damage.
Step 22 | Screen information
The back of the Pixel's screen is extremely fragile and can be damaged by even minor scratches or dents.
- Grip the screen by its edges when handling to minimize risk of damage.
- When placing the screen on a work surface, ensure that nothing is touching the bottom, using a soft, lint-free cloth if possible.
Step 23 | Reassembly information
During reassembly, follow these steps:
- If using a new screen with pre-installed adhesive, continue with these instructions.
- Otherwise, apply adhesive to your old screen according to the separate guide.
Use caution when handling adhesive and screen components.
- Remove liners from front camera cutout, rear camera pad, screen back, and perimeter using pull tabs.
- Reconnect screen cable and reattach its cover.
Test phone temporarily by powering on and verifying functionality before proceeding.
- Firmly press screen into place; clips should "pop" into position.
- Press around perimeter to secure with new adhesive.
- (Optional): Apply pressure evenly for stronger adhesive bond.
Finalize by calibrating the fingerprint sensor using the provided guide.
Step 24 | Remove the shim
Locate the plastic shim attached to the midframe and bottom speaker.
- Slide an opening pick under the plastic shim until you can grip it with tweezers or your fingers.
Step 25
Use tweezers or your fingers to gently remove the shim from the midframe and the bottom speaker.
Step 26 | Unfasten the USB-C port bracket
Keep track of each screw and ensure it returns to its original position.
- Torx Plus or standard Torx bits can be used for this repair.
- Apply constant, downward force when driving screws to prevent stripping.
- Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 5 mm long 3IP Torx Plus screws securing the USB-C port bracket.
Step 27 | Remove the USB-C port bracket
Remove the USB-C port bracket using either tweezers or your fingers.
Step 28 | Reassembly information
Locate the plastic shim under the midframe and loudspeaker.
- If replacing, remove the clear liner from the new shim.
- Align the left side of the shim with markings on the midframe and press into place.
- Firmly press down along the shim using a spudger's flat end to secure it.
- Remove the blue liner.
Step 29 | Unfasten the bottom speaker
Remove the screw securing the bottom speaker using a T3 Torx driver.
Step 30 | Remove the bottom speaker
Insert spudger between top right corner of bottom speaker and frame.
- Pry up bottom speaker with spudger to dislodge from recess.
- Remove bottom speaker.
During reassembly, ensure gasket is seated properly before pressing speaker into place.
- Insert edge of speaker with black gasket at downward angle into recess.
- Press speaker firmly into place.
Step 31 | Disconnect the 5G mmWave antenna
Locate the 5G mmWave antenna cable connected to the logic board.
- Pry up the cable using the point of a spudger.
Step 32 | Heat the 5G mmWave antenna cable
Excessive heat can damage the battery.
- Apply an iOpener to the left edge of the phone for two minutes to loosen the cable adhesive.
- Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but take care not to apply extreme heat.
Step 33 | Separate the adhesive
Insert a pick under the 5G mmWave antenna cable's bottom section of adhesive.
- Slide the pick toward the top edge of the phone to separate the adhesive.
Step 34
Repeat the same process for the upper section of adhesive.
Step 35 | Reposition the 5G mmWave antenna cable
Do not fold or crease the 5G mmWave antenna cable.
- Move the 5G mmWave antenna cable over the top of the phone to keep it out of the way during disassembly.
Step 36 | Remove the graphite sheet
Remove the large graphite sheet, which connects the upper part of the battery, midframe, and rear cameras.
- Pull up and remove the entire graphite sheet. If it tears, grip the torn parts and remove in sections.
Do not reuse the old graphite sheet during reassembly.
Step 37 | Unfasten the midframe
Remove the midframe by using a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the eight 3IP Torx Plus screws. These screws are each 5.1 mm long.
Step 38 | Remove the midframe
Separate the midframe from the thermal pad.
- Slide a flat-ended spudger under the bottom right corner of the midframe.
- The midframe will loosen once it's completely separated.
Step 39
Disconnect the midframe from the frame.
- Inspect the thermal pad for damage during reassembly.
If damaged, replace the thermal pad immediately to avoid overheating issues.
- Remove any debris with high-concentration isopropyl alcohol and a microfiber or lint-free cloth.
- Apply a new thermal pad to ensure proper heat dissipation.
Step 40 | Disconnect the battery
Use a plastic spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the battery connector.
Step 41 | Disconnect the wide rear camera
Never touch the logic board with any tool or probe.
- Insert the point of a spudger under the bottom half of the wide rear camera press connector, between the surface-mounted components.
- Pry up carefully to disconnect the wide rear camera.
Step 42 | Unfasten the wide rear camera
Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 3IP Torx Plus screws, each measuring 5.1 mm in length, which secure the wide rear camera.
Step 43 | Remove the wide rear camera
Insert the spudger into the camera screw hole cutout.
- Lift the camera with the spudger.
- Remove the camera module.
Step 44 | Disconnect the ultrawide rear camera
Disconnect the ultrawide rear camera press connector using a spudger.
- Pry the connector away from the logic board.
- The connector should release with a slight amount of force.
Step 45 | Remove the ultrawide rear camera
Insert the tip of a spudger into the top screw cutout on the ultrawide rear camera.
- Use the spudger to lift the camera out of its recess.
- Remove the ultrawide rear camera.
Step 46 | Disconnect the front camera
Use a spudger to carefully pry up the front camera press connector from the logic board.
Step 47 | Separate the adhesive
Locate the front camera cable, lightly adhered to the earpiece speaker.
- Insert an opening pick under the front camera cable to pry it loose from the adhesive.
If the old adhesive is no longer sticky, use a double-sided tape, such as Tesa Tape, to reattach the front camera securely during reassembly.
Step 48 | Remove the front camera
- Adjust the 5G mmWave antenna cable to align with the right edge of the phone.
- Free the front camera from the overlapping antenna cable.
Remove the front camera.
During reassembly, ensure the front camera is properly seated under the antenna cable and in its recess.
Step 49 | Unfasten the 5G mmWave antenna bracket
Remove the T3 Torx screw using a T3 Torx screwdriver.
- The screw is located on the 5G mmWave antenna bracket.
- The screw is 5.1 mm long and a Torx Plus type.
Step 50 | Remove the bracket
Insert spudger into notch on 5G mmWave antenna bracket.
- Pry up with spudger to separate bracket from frame.
- Remove the bracket.
Reassembly: reinsert top edge of bracket first at downward angle, ensuring foam pad is seated properly before securing.
Step 51 | Remove the antenna
Remove the antenna and its cable from the frame.
- If the cable has come loose, align the press connector over the socket and press down firmly to secure.
Step 52 | Disconnect the interconnect cable
Use a spudger to carefully pry up the interconnect cable press connector.
- Slide the spudger between the interconnect cable and the board to loosen the connector.
- Gently pull on the interconnect cable to disconnect the press connector completely.
Step 53
Heating the phone above a certain temperature can cause heat damage to the battery.
- Lay the phone face down on your workspace, with the back cover facing up.
- Use a hairdryer or heat gun to heat the left side of the back cover, near the top and bottom edges of the battery. It should be slightly too hot to touch.
Do not overheat the phone, as this can cause damage to the battery.
Step 54 | Apply isopropyl alcohol
Flip the phone over and place it on your workspace.
- Apply 3-4 drops of highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (≥90%) to the right edge of the battery.
Step 55
Position your phone for optimal drainage by tilting it, allowing the isopropyl alcohol to flow towards the adhesive along the top and bottom edges.
Allow the solution to sit for 1 minute to enable complete dissolution of the adhesive.
Step 56 | Insert an opening pick
Insert the flat side of an opening pick into the gap between the battery and the frame.
Step 57 | Separate the battery adhesive
Avoid creasing or bending the battery to prevent chemical leaks and fire risk.
- Isolate the area with caution due to strong adhesive holding the battery in place.
- Firmly grip your phone with one hand, then use a pick to pry the battery up from the frame with your free hand.
- Apply constant pressure until separation occurs, or reapply heat and isopropyl alcohol if needed.
- If the battery doesn't budge after two minutes of pressure, repeat the process with increased heat and cleaning agent.
Step 58 | Remove the battery
Do not reuse a creased, bent, or deformed battery - it poses a fire hazard.
- Replace the faulty battery with a new one.
- Use an opening pick to gently lift and separate the remaining adhesive from the battery.
- Remove the battery from the device completely.
During reassembly, follow this guide's instructions for removing old adhesive and installing your new battery.
Step 59 | Unfasten the grounding bracket
Remove the 3IP Torx Plus screw using a T3 Torx screwdriver.
- The screw is located at the bottom right edge of your phone and secures the grounding bracket.
- The screw is approximately 2.5 mm long, but this may vary slightly depending on model specifications.
Step 60 | Remove the grounding bracket
Remove the grounding bracket.
Step 61 | Unfasten the logic board
- Remove the two 3IP Torx Plus screws using a T3 Torx screwdriver.
- The screws are 3.5 mm in length.
Step 62 | Reposition the interconnect cable
Move the interconnect cable away from the frame to prevent it from getting caught on the logic board.
- You may choose to secure the cable using tape to the left edge of the phone.
Step 63 | Remove the logic board
- Remove the SIM card tray.
- Lift the logic board's top edge using the flat end of a spudger, then grasp with your fingers.
Step 64
Lift the logic board upward to disengage its bottom clip.
- Remove the logic board.
When reassembling, press the logic board firmly into place at a downward angle with the USB-C port and rubber gasket aligned.
Step 65
Reinsert the rubber plunger next to the SIM card tray slot with the red rings facing towards the outer edge of the phone.