Introduction
Prereq-only guide to remove your Pixel 2 XL’s display.
What you need
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Apply a suction cup as close to the SIM slot edge of the phone as you can while avoiding the curved edge.
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Pull up on the suction cup with firm, constant pressure and insert an opening pick between the front panel and rear case.
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Do not insert the pick more than 0.25 inches (6 mm) into the bottom edge of the phone. If the pick contacts the folded portion of the OLED panel, it can damage the display.
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Do not cut along the left edge; there are delicate display cables that can be damaged.
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Only make very shallow cuts in the upper left corner; prying deeply can damage the front-facing camera.
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Reinsert the flat edge of the pick at the top-right corner of the phone, and slide it around the corner and the top edge of the phone.
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Gently lift the display from the right side of the phone, opening it like a book.
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Carefully lay the display flat on the table next to the rest of the phone, keeping it close to the phone to avoid straining the display and digitizer cables.
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Use the corner of an opening tool to pry up the digitizer cable connector cover.
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Remove the connector cover.
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Use the point of a spudger to lift the digitizer cable connector up and out of its socket on the motherboard.
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Insert the point of a spudger into the small hole on the edge of the display connector cover.
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Use the spudger to pry the cover out of its recess.
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Remove the connector cover.
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Use the flat edge of a spudger to lift the display cable connector up from its socket.
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Remove the display.
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Tool used on this step:Tesa 61395 Tape$5.99
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After removing all traces of glue and glass, clean the adhesion areas with high concentration isopropyl alcohol (at least 90%). This will ensure a better seal for the display.
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The best way to secure the screen is with a sheet of custom-cut double-sided tape, but high-adhesion double-sided tape, like Tesa 61395, will work too. Apply the tape to the edges of the frame where the old adhesive was, align the screen, and press it into place.
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