How to Apply New Screen Adhesive in Your Google Pixel 8
This guide was written by iFixit staff and is not endorsed by Google. Learn more about our repair guides. Follow these steps to replace the screen adhesive on your Google Pixel 8.
- Ensure you've completed all repairs and reassembled your phone up to this point. If not, return to your guide and complete these steps before proceeding.
Step 1 | Remove the old adhesive from the frame
Remove all old adhesive and its residue for new seal to work.
- Use flat end of a spudger to scrape off old adhesive from frame.
- If stuck, apply few drops of highly-concentrated (greater than 90%) isopropyl alcohol and re-scrape.
Step 2 | Remove the old adhesive residue
Apply isopropyl alcohol (90%+ concentration) to any remaining adhesive residue on the frame.
- Wipe clean with a microfiber cloth.
- If necessary, wrap the microfiber cloth around a spudger and use it to scrape the frame.
Step 3 | Remove the old adhesive from the screen
Perform screen cleaning if replacing an existing screen.
- Re-clean the screen perimeter to remove old adhesive and residue.
Step 4 | Align the adhesive
Align the new adhesive by holding the adhesive sheet with the clear liner at the bottom and placing it over your phone.
- Use the cutouts for spring contacts and bottom speaker to help with alignment.
Step 5 | Remove the clear liner
Remove large clear liner from back of sheet.
Step 6 | Place the adhesive
Be cautious — once the adhesive is applied, repositioning will be impossible.
- Gently place the top edge of the adhesive sheet on the frame, using the lip for alignment.
- Press down lightly to secure the bottom corners and then carefully lay the rest of the adhesive onto the frame.
Step 7 | Secure the adhesive
Do not remove liners until adhesive is securely attached to prevent misalignment.
- Press flat end of spudger firmly around frame's perimeter.
- Avoid damaging spring contacts during this step.
Step 8 | Remove the larger blue liner
Peel up the larger blue liner from the adhesive using the pull tab at the top left corner.
- If the adhesive starts to peel up with the liner, gently lay it back on the frame and secure it with a spudger.
Step 9 | Reconnect the screen
- Connect the screen cable press connector.
- Reattach the screen cable cover.
Step 10 | Remove the inner liners
Hold the right edge pull tab and carefully remove one half of the inner liner.
If adhesive peels up with liner, gently lay it back on the frame using the flat end of a spudger to secure.
- Repeat for the other half of the inner liner.
- Ensure both halves are fully removed.
Step 11 | Check the camera and cutouts
Check that the front-facing camera is securely seated.
- On new screens, inspect the camera hole and sensor cutout for any protective liners.
- Remove any remaining liners if present.
Step 12 | Secure the screen
Press screen firmly onto frame.
- You should hear a slight click as clips snap into place.
Step 13
Secure the new screen using firm pressure applied evenly around its perimeter.
Step 14 | Strengthen the adhesive bond
Apply even pressure to the screen by placing objects on the rear cover, accounting for the rear camera bump.
- Use screen vice clamps if available, working around the camera bar.
- Lay your phone screen side down on a clean, flat surface.
- Put tape along the perimeter to protect the rear cover.
- Place coins or thick objects around the back cover's perimeter, matching or exceeding the camera bump height.
Avoid applying too much pressure, as this may damage your phone.
Stack heavy books on top of your phone for 30 minutes to a few hours, ideally overnight, to achieve optimal adhesion.