Google Pixel 9 Pro Screen Replacement - Google Pixel 9 Pro

Step 1 | Safety precautions

Do not start this repair with a fully charged battery, as it can lead to a hazardous fire.

Allow the Pixel's battery to drain below 25% before proceeding.
Unplug all cables and power down your phone completely.

Step 2 | Tape over any cracks

Cracked glass can cause injury or complicate disassembly.

Apply overlapping packing tape strips to cover cracked glass, but not the frame.
Ensure entire screen is covered for suction cup adhesion.

Wear safety glasses to protect eyes from loose glass during repair.

Step 3

Do not apply excessive heat as this may cause damage to phone components.

Apply heat evenly across the screen using a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.
Continue heating until the screen feels almost too hot to touch, but avoid overheating.
Stop applying heat if the frame becomes excessively hot or shows signs of damage.

Step 4 | Apply a suction handle

Position the suction handle at the screen's top edge, centered.

Step 5 | Screen information

Do not damage the metal spring-contacts around the perimeter.

Mark 3 mm from the tip of the opening pick with a permanent marker.
Or, attach a coin to the pick with tape 3 mm from the tip.

Step 6 | Insert an opening pick

Be patient and reheat the screen if it feels stuck.

Use strong, steady force to pull up on the suction handle until a gap forms between the screen and frame.
Insert the opening pick tip under the screen, ensuring it's underneath the plastic frame attached to the display backside.

Step 7 | Separate the screen adhesive

Slide the opening pick along the top edge to break the adhesive seal.

Step 8

Slide the opening pick along the edges of the screen, working your way around its perimeter.

Step 9 | Prop up the screen

Careful handling is required for the display cable — risk of damage.

Flip the screen over the right edge and use the suction handle to prop it up.
If the screen feels stuck, use an opening pick to separate any remaining adhesive along the perimeter.

Step 10 | Disconnect the screen

Use angled tweezers to carefully pry up the top edge of the screen cable bracket.

Continue prying until the bracket is removed.

Step 11

Careful handling is required to avoid damaging nearby components.

Position the spudger's tip under the left edge of the screen cable press connector.
Pry upward to release the connection.

Remove the screen.

Step 12 | Screen information

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

Handle the screen by its edges to minimize risk of damage.

Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth when working with it to prevent contact with foreign objects.

Step 13 | Remove all the old screen adhesive

Careful not to damage fragile components near the frame's edge.

Use a spudger to scrape off old screen adhesive from the frame's perimeter, rolling it onto itself for easier removal.
Take your time as this may require patience and multiple passes.

Ensure the frame is completely clean of adhesive residue using a microfiber cloth with isopropyl alcohol.

Allow the frame to dry completely before continuing.

Step 14 | Orient the adhesive

Check if new screen has pre-installed adhesive.

If yes, skip to step 7.
Otherwise, proceed with installing new screen adhesive:

Inspect adhesive for correct orientation on phone frame.
Hold adhesive over phone to align it properly.
Ensure blue liner is facing up and clear liner is at bottom.
The adhesive should fit into the corresponding groove on frame's perimeter.
Cutouts in blue liner match spring contacts on frame.

Step 15 | Apply the screen adhesive

Expose the adhesive by peeling down the top half of the clear liner.

Leave the rest of the liner intact for now.

Step 16

Allow sufficient time for accurate alignment of the adhesive with the phone frame.

Fold the larger, clear liner downwards towards the bottom of the phone.
Lay the exposed top edge of the adhesive onto the frame, utilizing the lip for alignment assistance.
Once aligned, press down gently with your fingers to secure the adhesive in place.

Step 17

Apply the remaining adhesive to the frame by slowly peeling away the larger clear liner.

Step 18 | Secure the screen adhesive

Secure the adhesive using the flat end of a spudger, applying firm pressure along the entire perimeter.

Step 19

Remove the blue liner from the top right corner using tweezers.

If adhesive peels up, gently lay it back on the frame and secure with a spudger's flat end.

Step 20

Firmly press the flat edge of the spudger around the adhesive's perimeter.

Step 21 | Connect the replacement screen

Position your new screen with the display facing down beside your phone, ensuring easy access for reconnection of the cable.

Step 22

Careful not to strain the screen cable.

Hold screen at an angle if needed for cable positioning.
Screen press connector: align over socket and click one side into place, then other.
Avoid pressing middle – misaligned pins can bend and cause damage.
Hinge bottom of screen cable bracket into its cutout; firmly press top edge until it clicks in place.

Step 23

This step is for screens with pre-installed adhesive only.

Remove the two blue liners from the underside using tweezers or your fingers.

No further action required for now.

Step 24

Remove any remaining liner strips using tweezers or your fingers.

Hold the screen assembly firmly in place with one hand.
Use the other hand to carefully remove the right liner strip.

Step 25

Careful not to damage the screen when removing plastic liners.

Check the replacement screen for remaining plastic liners near the front facing camera and screen cable.
Use your fingers to remove the liners, identified by their plastic pull tabs.

Step 26 | Secure the screen with its adhesive

Flip the screen onto the frame, being careful not to damage either component.

Step 27

Press firmly around the screen's perimeter to secure it to the frame.

First power-on should be done with the Pixel laid flat and no objects near the screen.