Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro Rear Glass Replacement
Have a set of replacement adhesives ready before proceeding: one for the rear glass and one for the rear camera cover.
Step 1 | Heat the rear glass
Never apply excessive heat to the phone's components.
- Prepare an iOpener for use on the rear glass.
- Apply it to loosen adhesive underneath for at least two minutes.
Alternatively, you can also use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate. However, exercise caution to avoid overheating the phone's display and internal battery.
Step 2 | Insert an opening pick
Attach a suction handle to the rear glass's bottom edge, as close to the edge as possible.
- If the rear glass is cracked, try lifting with strong tape or superglue the suction handle and let it cure.
- Lift the rear glass using the suction handle to create a gap between the glass and frame.
- Apply more heat if necessary, following iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.
Do not leave the opening pick unattended as it may reseal the adhesive.
- Insert an opening pick into the created gap.
- Slide the pick to the bottom right corner to cut the adhesive.
Step 3 | Slice the adhesive
- Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge.
- Slide it towards the bottom left corner to break the adhesive.
Leave the picks in place to prevent resealing.
Step 4 | Slice the adhesive
Adhesive hardened? Reheat it with your iOpener.
- Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner.
- Slide it along the left edge to cut the adhesive.
- Leave the pick in place to prevent resealing.
Step 5
Insert opening pick at top left corner.
- Slide along top edge to cut adhesive.
- Leave in top right corner to prevent reseal.
Step 6
Insert a fifth opening pick under the top right corner.
- Slide the opening pick along the right edge of the rear glass to slice remaining adhesive.
Do not remove the rear glass all the way yet, as the camera cover and fingerprint assembly remain adhered.
Step 7 | Remove the rear glass
Locate the camera cover and fingerprint assembly on the rear glass.
- Lift the rear glass upwards, pressing down gently on the camera cover with your finger.
- The camera cover and fingerprint assembly should separate from the rear glass during this process.
If adhesive is too strong, apply a heated iOpener to the camera cover for 1-2 minutes before proceeding.
- Remove the rear glass completely.
- Clean areas where new adhesive will be applied with isopropyl alcohol (>90%).
- Apply new adhesive and secure the rear glass using pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape.
- Hold your phone firmly in place for several minutes to allow the adhesive to form a strong bond. You can use heavy books on top of the device to apply even pressure.