Introduction
Follow this guide to remove and replace a shattered rear glass panel, or to change the color of the panel, for the Google Pixel XL.
What you need
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When the glass is warm to the touch, apply a suction cup close to the edge.
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Lift on the suction cup and insert an opening pick in the gap.
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Use the opening pick to slice through the glass panel's perimeter adhesive.
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If the slicing becomes hard, reapply heat to the panel.
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When you free the back glass around the fingerprint sensor, press down on the sensor firmly until it separates from the back glass.
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Continue to slice through the adhesive underneath the back glass until you are able to remove the panel.
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Use a spudger or opening tool to scrape all adhesive from the frame.
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Use high concentration isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) to wipe away any remaining residue.
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Peel the white backing away from the included adhesive sheet, making sure to punch out all cutouts.
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Line the bottom edge of the adhesive to the bottom edge of the replacement glass panel.
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Slowly lower the adhesive onto the glass panel.
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Rub your fingers against the adhesive to help it bond with the glass panel.
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Use a spudger or your finger to firmly press on the lens from the outward-facing side (the side you can usually see on the phone) of the glass panel until it loosens from its recess.
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Remove the lens and transfer it onto the back side of the replacement panel.
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Peel the liner off of the adhesive-backed glass panel.
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Align the glass panel to the bottom edge of the indentation.
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Lower the glass panel into place.
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To help the back glass adhesive bond more securely, stack some heavy books on top of the phone for 30 minutes.
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