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How to Apply a New Graphite Sheet in Your Google Pixel 8

Introduction

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Follow this guide to replace the graphite sheet in your Google Pixel 8.

What you need

  1. How to Apply a New Graphite Sheet in Your Google Pixel 8, Align the graphite sheet: step 1, image 1 of 3 How to Apply a New Graphite Sheet in Your Google Pixel 8, Align the graphite sheet: step 1, image 2 of 3 How to Apply a New Graphite Sheet in Your Google Pixel 8, Align the graphite sheet: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Before applying the new graphite sheet, it's helpful to see how it will be oriented on your phone.

    • Hold the graphite sheet so the clear liner is on the bottom and place it over your phone to find the proper alignment.

    • Use the cutouts in the liner to align the graphite sheet.

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  2. How to Apply a New Graphite Sheet in Your Google Pixel 8, Remove the clear liner: step 2, image 1 of 1

    • Remove the larger clear liner from the back of the sheet to expose the adhesive.

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  4. How to Apply a New Graphite Sheet in Your Google Pixel 8, Place the graphite sheet: step 3, image 1 of 3 How to Apply a New Graphite Sheet in Your Google Pixel 8, Place the graphite sheet: step 3, image 2 of 3 How to Apply a New Graphite Sheet in Your Google Pixel 8, Place the graphite sheet: step 3, image 3 of 3

    • Be very careful during this step! Once the graphite sheet sticks to your phone, you won't be able to reposition it. You'll have to start over with a new sheet if it gets applied incorrectly.

    • Gently place the top edge of the sheet onto the frame. Use the frame's lip to help position the sheet.

    • Carefully lay the rest of the sheet onto your phone.

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  5. How to Apply a New Graphite Sheet in Your Google Pixel 8, Secure the graphite sheet: step 4, image 1 of 3 How to Apply a New Graphite Sheet in Your Google Pixel 8, Secure the graphite sheet: step 4, image 2 of 3 How to Apply a New Graphite Sheet in Your Google Pixel 8, Secure the graphite sheet: step 4, image 3 of 3

    • The sheet needs to be firmly secured to your phone before removing any liners to prevent it from pulling up and misaligning in the next step.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger, or your fingers, to firmly press down and secure the graphite sheet to your phone.

    • You can also use a plastic card to secure the sheet.

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  6. How to Apply a New Graphite Sheet in Your Google Pixel 8, Remove the blue liner: step 5, image 1 of 3 How to Apply a New Graphite Sheet in Your Google Pixel 8, Remove the blue liner: step 5, image 2 of 3 How to Apply a New Graphite Sheet in Your Google Pixel 8, Remove the blue liner: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Gently peel up and remove the remaining blue liner.

    • If any part of the sheet starts to peel up with the liner, gently lay it back on the frame and use your fingers to secure it.

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Conclusion

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

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