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Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement

Introduction

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Follow this guide to replace a broken or malfunctioning screen on your Google Pixel 8.

You'll need replacement screen adhesive to complete this repair.

Note: This guide was made with the 5G mmWave antenna model of the Pixel 8. If you have the non-mmWave version, you can still use this guide—just skip the steps that mention the 5G mmWave antenna.

What you need

  1. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Prepare your Pixel for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Prepare your Pixel for disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Prepare your Pixel for disassembly: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Let your Pixel's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Unplug all cables from your phone.

    • Completely power off your phone.

    • Press the power and volume up buttons at the same time to bring up the shutdown menu.

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  2. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Mark your opening picks: step 2, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Mark your opening picks: step 2, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Mark your opening picks: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • You'll be using opening picks to separate the screen from the frame. If inserted too far, a pick can damage your device. Follow this step to mark your pick and prevent damage.

    • Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.

    • Alternatively, tape a coin to a pick 3 mm from the tip.

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  3. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Heat the bottom edge adhesive: step 3, image 1 of 1

    • Adhesive and clips secure the screen to the frame. Heating the screen softens the adhesive, making it easier to separate.

    • Heat an iOpener and lay it on the bottom edge of the screen for two minutes to soften the adhesive.

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

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  4. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Secure the Anti-Clamp: step 4, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Secure the Anti-Clamp: step 4, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Secure the Anti-Clamp: step 4, image 3 of 3
    Tool used on this step:
    Anti-Clamp
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    • The next three steps demonstrate the Anti-Clamp, a tool we designed to make the opening procedure easier. If you aren't using the Anti-Clamp, skip down three steps for an alternate method.

    • For complete instructions on how to use the Anti-Clamp, check out this guide.

    • Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.

    • Place your phone screen side up on an object so it will rest level between the Anti-Clamp's arms—the bottom edge should be hanging off.

    • Slide the arms over the left edge of your phone, so you have access to the bottom edge.

    • Position the suction cups as close to the center of the bottom edge as possible.

    • Squeeze the cups together to create suction.

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  5. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Twist the handle: step 5, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Twist the handle: step 5, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Twist the handle: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Pull the handle forward to lock the arms.

    • Turn the handle clockwise one full turn (360 degrees), or until the suction cups begin to stretch.

    • As the cups stretch, make sure they stay aligned with each other. If they keep slipping, remove the Anti-Clamp and apply tape for the cups to stick to.

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  6. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 6, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 6, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 6, image 3 of 3

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

    • If the adhesive doesn't separate, twist the handle clockwise one quarter turn and wait another minute. Apply more heat if the screen cools down.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

    • Don't insert your opening pick more than 3 mm to avoid damaging the spring contacts.

    • Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the arms and remove the Anti-Clamp using the pull tabs on the suction cups.

    • Skip the next two steps

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  7. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Apply a suction cup: step 7, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Apply a suction cup: step 7, image 2 of 2

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

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  9. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 8, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 8, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Insert an opening pick: step 8, image 3 of 3

    • Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force until a gap forms between the screen and frame.

    • If you're having trouble creating a gap, apply more heat and try again.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

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  10. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Prevent damage to your phone: step 9, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Prevent damage to your phone: step 9, image 2 of 2

    • To avoid damaging your phone, don't insert your pick more than 3 mm as you separate the screen adhesive. Note the following areas:

    • The screen cable is a little less than halfway up the left edge of the phone. Be very careful here to avoid tearing the cable.

    • There are many spring contacts around the perimeter of the phone. Be very careful in these areas to avoid bending the contacts.

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  11. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Separate the bottom edge adhesive: step 10, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Separate the bottom edge adhesive: step 10, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Separate the bottom edge adhesive: step 10, image 3 of 3

    • Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive securing it.

    • Leave the pick in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  12. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Heat the right edge adhesive: step 11, image 1 of 1

    • Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the screen for two minutes.

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

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  13. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Separate the right edge adhesive: step 12, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Separate the right edge adhesive: step 12, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Separate the right edge adhesive: step 12, image 3 of 3

    • 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 screen's right edge.

    • Leave the pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  14. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Leave a pick in the bottom left corner: step 13, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Leave a pick in the bottom left corner: step 13, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Leave a pick in the bottom left corner: step 13, image 3 of 3

    • 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 the adhesive from resealing.

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  15. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Heat the left edge adhesive: step 14, image 1 of 1

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

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

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  16. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Separate the left edge adhesive: step 15, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Separate the left edge adhesive: step 15, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Separate the left edge adhesive: step 15, image 3 of 3

    • Insert a fourth opening pick under the bottom left corner of the screen.

    • Slide the new pick to the top left corner to separate the adhesive securing the screen's left edge.

    • Leave the pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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  17. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Heat the top edge adhesive: step 16, image 1 of 1

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

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

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  18. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Separate the top edge adhesive: step 17, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Separate the top edge adhesive: step 17, image 2 of 2

    • Insert a fifth opening pick under the top edge of the screen, near the left corner.

    • Slide the opening pick to the top right corner to separate the adhesive securing the screen's top edge.

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  19. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Prop up the screen: step 18, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Prop up the screen: step 18, image 2 of 2

    • Place a small box or stack of books to the left of your phone so you can prop up the screen while disconnecting its cable.

    • Swing up the right edge of the screen like the front cover of a book.

    • Be careful not to strain the screen cable.

    • If the screen feels stuck, go back around the perimeter with an opening pick to separate any remaining adhesive.

    • Prop up the screen so you can access the screen cable.

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  20. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Remove the screen cable cover: step 19, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Remove the screen cable cover: step 19, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Remove the screen cable cover: step 19, image 3 of 3

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

    • Remove the cover.

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  21. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Disconnect the screen: step 20, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Disconnect the screen: step 20, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Disconnect the screen: step 20, image 3 of 3

    • 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.

    • To reconnect 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. Don't press down in the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend and cause permanent damage.

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  22. Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Reassembly information: step 21, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Reassembly information: step 21, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 8 Screen Replacement, Reassembly information: step 21, image 3 of 3

    • If you're installing a new screen with pre-installed adhesive, follow this step during reassembly. Otherwise, follow this guide to apply adhesive to your old screen.

    • Use the pull tabs to remove the liners covering the front camera cutout, the rear camera pad, the back of the screen, and the perimeter adhesive.

    • Reconnect the screen cable and reinstall its cover.

    • This is a good point to test your phone before sealing it up. Temporarily power on your phone and make sure it works as expected. Power it down before continuing.

    • Firmly press the screen into place on the frame. You should feel the clips "pop" into place.

    • Press firmly around the perimeter of the screen to secure it with the new adhesive.

    • Optionally, you can strengthen the adhesive bond by applying pressure evenly to the phone.

    • Follow this guide to calibrate the fingerprint sensor.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

To run a diagnostics test with the built-in Pixel Diagnostic tool, click here.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Google Pixel 8 Answers Community for help.

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5 Comments

Simple, but fiddly repair. Replacement screen seemed to come with a thin adhesive border already applied. I'm not sure if I was supposed to use the separate replacement adhesive, but the new screen seems to sit flush with both. Good guide, managed to finish the repair in under an hour. Thanks, ifixit.

Lucas Seaman - Reply

you failed to mention anything regarding the fingerprint sensor, and the images of the genuine replacement screen appear to have it included, which is not the case on any other non-genuine replacement screens ive seen.

So to be clear, does the genuine screen replacement come with a new fingerprint sensor pre-installed, and if you were to buy a non-genuine replacement which requires you to install the original sensor from the original screen, how would one go about positioning the sensor on the screen and etc

Ryley Holmes - Reply

Hi Ryley,

The genuine screen replacement does come with a new fingerprint sensor pre-installed. I'm not certain with non-genuine screens. I assume there will be a pretty precise cutout in the copper foil on the screen. You'd need to carefully attach the sensor with some double-sided tape.

Arthur Shi -

Replacement screen was working well for me till I put the screen back on fully, now screen wont turn on. Checked connections as well, think I damaged the cable by putting to much pressure on it closing. Word on caution dont use force when reclosing phone

John Erlandson - Reply

After fitting the replacement screen my proximity sensor is no longer working. Has anyone seen this issue before?

Andrew Irvine - Reply

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