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How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold

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    1. How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold, Align the adhesive: step 1, image 1 of 3 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold, Align the adhesive: step 1, image 2 of 3 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold, Align the adhesive: step 1, image 3 of 3
      • Before removing any liners, check if the adhesive matches the frame.

      • The clear liner should face the frame.

      • Look for cutouts in the liner to help orient the adhesive.

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    2. How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold, Apply the adhesive: step 2, image 1 of 3 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold, Apply the adhesive: step 2, image 2 of 3 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold, Apply the adhesive: step 2, image 3 of 3
      • Be careful during this step, as it's easy to stick the adhesive in the wrong spot. Take your time and work slowly.

      • Peel off the new adhesive strip from its clear liner.

      • Align the adhesive over the frame, starting with the top right and bottom right edges.

      • Place the adhesive over the perimeter of the frame.

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    3. How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold: step 3, image 3 of 3
      • Use flat end of a spudger, or your fingers, to press down the adhesive to adhere it to the frame.

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    4. How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold, Peel up the large liner: step 4, image 1 of 2 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold, Peel up the large liner: step 4, image 2 of 2
      • Peel up the segmented tab at the bottom right corner of the large blue liner.

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    5. How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold: step 5, image 1 of 2 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold: step 5, image 2 of 2
      • Lift the tab and peel off the large blue liner to expose the secondary liner.

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    6. How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold, Reconnect the back glass: step 6, image 1 of 2 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold, Reconnect the back glass: step 6, image 2 of 2
      • Support the back glass with your hand or prop it up on something sturdy.

      • Reconnect the back glass cable.

      • Use a Torx Plus 3IP driver to refasten the middle bracket.

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    7. How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold, Peel up the secondary liner: step 7, image 1 of 2 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold, Peel up the secondary liner: step 7, image 2 of 2
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      • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to peel up either one of the tabs at the top right corner of the secondary liner.

      • If the adhesive starts separating, use a spudger to hold it down while peeling.

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    8. How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold: step 8, image 1 of 3 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold: step 8, image 2 of 3 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold: step 8, image 3 of 3
      • Lift the tab and peel off the secondary liner to expose the top adhesive.

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    9. How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold, Apply the back glass: step 9, image 1 of 3 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold, Apply the back glass: step 9, image 2 of 3 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold, Apply the back glass: step 9, image 3 of 3
      • Align the back glass over its cutout in the frame.

      • Place a long edge of the back glass on the frame, making sure there are no gaps or jutting adhesive.

      • Place the other long edge of the back glass on the frame.

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    10. How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold: step 10, image 1 of 3 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold: step 10, image 2 of 3 How to Apply New Back Glass Adhesive in Your Google Pixel Fold: step 10, image 3 of 3
      • Press down along the perimeter of the back glass to adhere it to the frame.

      • Let the phone sit a few hours for the adhesive to cure.

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