Google Pixel 8 Ultrawide Rear Camera Replacement - Google Pixel 8

Step 1 | Prepare your Pixel for disassembly

A fully charged Pixel's battery poses a risk of explosion if damaged.

Allow the battery level to drop below 25% before commencing this repair.
Lithium-ion battery must be depleted beforehand.
Unplug all cables from your phone.
Ensure complete power-down by pressing and holding the power button and volume up button.

Step 2 | Mark your opening picks

Identify the position where the screen meets the frame.

Hold an opening pick against the device, ensuring it is aligned with the screen's edge.
Measure 3mm from the tip of the pick and mark the desired insertion point with a permanent marker or tape a coin to the pick at this mark.

Inserting an opening pick too far can damage your device, so be precise when marking the insertion point.

Step 3 | Heat the bottom edge adhesive

Securely attached by adhesive and clips is the screen. Apply heat to loosen its bond.

Be cautious when applying heat, as it may damage the screen or battery.

Lay a heated 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.

Step 4 | Secure the Anti-Clamp

Using the Anti-Clamp tool, which is designed for easier opening:

Pull back the blue handle to unlock its arms.
Place your phone screen side up on an object so it rests level between the arms, with the bottom edge hanging off.
Slide the arms over the left phone edge for access to the bottom edge.
Position the suction cups near the center of the bottom edge.
Squeeze the cups together to create suction.

Step 5 | Twist the handle

Rotate the handle clockwise one full turn (360 degrees).

Pull the handle forward to lock the arms.
If suction cups stretch, ensure they remain aligned. If necessary, apply tape for better adhesion.

Do not overtighten; stretching is normal but slipping indicates insufficient grip.

Step 6 | Insert an opening pick

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

If adhesive remains, twist the handle clockwise one quarter turn and wait another minute; apply more heat if necessary.

Insert an opening pick into the formed gap.
Avoid inserting the pick more than 3 mm to prevent spring contact damage.

Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the arms and remove the Anti-Clamp using the pull tabs on the suction cups. Do not proceed with the next steps.

Step 7 | Apply a suction cup

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

Step 8 | Insert an opening pick

Apply firm pressure to the suction handle until the screen separates from the frame.

If necessary, reapply heat and repeat this step.
Pry the device open by inserting an opening pick into the gap.

Step 9 | Prevent damage to your phone

Insert the pick no more than 3 mm deep to avoid damaging your phone.

Identify the screen cable, located just below the middle of the left edge.

Exercise extreme caution when reaching this area to prevent cable damage.

Avoid bending spring contacts around the phone's perimeter.

Step 10 | Separate the bottom edge adhesive

Insert an opening pick at the bottom edge of the device and gently slide it along to release the adhesive.

Do not remove the pick, as this will cause the adhesive to reattach.

Leave the pick in place, positioned in the bottom right corner, to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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, but be careful as extreme heat can damage the screen and/or battery.

Step 12 | Separate the right edge adhesive

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

Slide the new pick to the top right corner to separate the adhesive securing the right edge.
Leave the pick in place at the top right corner to prevent resealing.

Step 13 | Leave a pick in the bottom left corner

Insert a third opening pick under the bottom edge of the screen.

Slide the new pick to the bottom left corner.
Leave the pick in the bottom left corner to prevent adhesive resealing.

Step 14 | Heat the left edge adhesive

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

Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be cautious: excessive heat may damage the screen and/or battery.

Step 15 | Separate the left edge adhesive

Insert the opening pick under the bottom left corner of the screen.

Move the pick along the left edge to the top left corner, separating the adhesive.
Leave the pick in place at the top left corner to prevent resealing.

Step 16 | Heat the top edge adhesive

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

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

Step 17 | Separate the top edge adhesive

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

Slide the pick towards the top right corner to release the screen's top-edge adhesive.

Step 18 | Prop up the screen

Position a small support (e.g., box or books) next to your phone to prop up the screen.

Swing up the right edge of the screen, similar to opening a book.

Be careful not to strain the screen cable
.

If the screen feels stuck, use an opening pick to carefully separate any remaining adhesive around the perimeter.
Prop up the screen for better access to the screen cable.

Step 19 | Remove the screen cable cover

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

Continue prying until the cover is removed completely.

Step 20 | 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.

When reconnecting 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. Avoid pressing in the middle to prevent pin bending and permanent damage.

Step 21 | Screen information

Fragile back screen — small damage can be costly.

Handle the screen by its edges to prevent accidental scratches or dents.
Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth to avoid bottom contact with nearby objects.

Step 22 | Reassembly information

Reassemble with a pre-installed screen: remove liners using pull tabs, reconnect screen cable & reinstall cover.

Test your phone by powering it on and off before sealing up.
Press the screen into place firmly until clips "pop" in, then secure with new adhesive around perimeter.
(Optional) Apply even pressure for a stronger bond.

Calibrate the fingerprint sensor following separate guide after reassembly is complete.

Step 23 | Disconnect the 5G mmWave antenna

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

Use the point of a spudger to pry up the antenna cable.
Once pried, carefully disconnect the 5G mmWave antenna cable from the logic board.

Step 24 | Heat the 5G mmWave antenna cable

Locate the 5G mmWave antenna cable secured to the midframe with adhesive.

Apply an iOpener to the left edge of the phone for 2 minutes to soften the cable adhesive.

Caution: When using alternative heat sources (hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate), be extremely careful as high heat can damage the battery.

Step 25 | Separate the adhesive

Position an opening pick at the bottom of the 5G mmWave antenna cable's adhesive.
Slide the pick upwards, towards the top edge of the device, to loosen the adhesive.

Step 26

For the upper section of adhesive, repeat the same process as the lower section.

Step 27 | Reposition the 5G mmWave antenna cable

Avoid folding or creasing the 5G mmWave antenna cable, as this can cause damage.

Move the 5G mmWave antenna cable over the top of the phone to keep it clear of disassembly.

Step 28 | Remove the graphite sheet

Remove the graphite sheet from the device.

Insert a spudger under the top right corner of the graphite sheet.
Lift and grip the sheet with your fingers, then peel up and remove it completely.
If the sheet tears, grasp the torn parts and remove in sections.

Do not reuse the old graphite sheet during reassembly — replace it entirely.

Step 29 | Remove the shim

Locate the plastic shim attached to the midframe and bottom speaker.

Insert the tip of an opening pick under the plastic shim.
Once inserted, use tweezers or your fingers to grip the shim.

Step 30

Remove the shim from the midframe using tweezers or your fingers.
Also, remove the shim from the bottom speaker in a similar manner.

Step 31 | Unfasten the USB-C port bracket

Keep track of each screw and ensure it returns to its original position.

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 5 mm- long 3IP Torx Plus screws securing the USB-C port bracket.
Apply constant, downward force to prevent screw stripping.

Standard Torx bits may also work on Pixel 8's Torx Plus screws.

Step 32 | Remove the USB-C port bracket

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

Step 33 | Reassembly information

When reassembling, replace the plastic shim with new one if available.

Remove clear liner from shim before reinstallation.

Align shim left side to midframe markings and press into place.
Firmly press down along entire shim length using a flat spudger end.

Install blue liner over the shim when finished.

Step 34 | Unfasten the midframe

Remove the 8 x 3IP Torx Plus screws from the midframe using a T3 Torx screwdriver.

The screws are 5.1 mm long.

Step 35 | Remove the midframe

Separate the midframe from its thermal pad.

Insert a flat spudger under the bottom right corner of the midframe.
Apply gentle pressure until the midframe loosens.

Step 36

Inspect the midframe for any debris before proceeding.

Lift the midframe off the frame.
Remove the midframe.

Upon reassembly, inspect the thermal pad's condition:

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

Step 37 | Disconnect the battery

Use a spudger to pry up the battery connector and disconnect it.

Step 38 | Disconnect the wide rear camera

Do not touch any other areas with your pick — risk of damage to the logic board.

Insert a spudger's point under the bottom half of the wide rear camera press connector, between surface-mounted components.
Pry up gently to disconnect the wide rear camera.

Step 39 | Unfasten the wide rear camera

Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 3IP Torx Plus screws (5.1 mm long) securing the wide rear camera.

Step 40 | Remove the wide rear camera

Insert the spudger tip into the rear camera screw hole cutout.

Lift the camera using the spudger.
Remove the camera.

Step 41 | Disconnect the ultrawide rear camera

Use a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the ultrawide rear camera press connector from the logic board.

Step 42 | Remove the ultrawide rear camera

Insert the spudger tip into the top screw cutout of the ultrawide rear camera.

Use the spudger to lift the camera out of its recess.
Remove the camera.