Google Pixel C Keyboard Replacement

Step 1 Keyboard

• Heat the black plastic strip on the front lower edge of the keyboard with an iOpener to weaken the adhesive holding it down.
• When reattaching the plastic strip, apply adhesive to ensure that the strip will stay securely in place.
Step 2



• Use a medium plastic opening tool to lift the black plastic strip from the lower edge of the keyboard.
Step 3
• Locate the four 3.1mm Phillips #000 screws that hold the keyboard to the back plate.
• Using the Phillips #000 Screwdriver, remove the screws from the keyboard.
• The screws are reverse threaded, so turn them clockwise to remove them.
Step 4
• Orient the keyboard so that the side with the keys is facedown on the table.
• Use either an iFixit iOpener OR a heat gun to melt the adhesive that holds the top half of the keyboard to the bottom.
• When using a heat gun for removal, only heat the backside of the keyboard to avoid warping the keys.
Step 5
• Using a plastic or nylon spudger, pry the two halves of the keyboard apart.
• If the plastic spudger doesn’t work, it is okay to use a metal spudger, but take care not to scratch or damage the device.
• Be mindful of the amount of force applied to avoid snapping the keyboard.
• It will be necessary to use adhesive to ensure that the keyboard is securely in place during reassembly.

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