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How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a

Introduction

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Use this guide to apply new adhesive in your Google Pixel 6a following a repair. Your Pixel's screen should be removed before following this procedure. Follow this guide to remove the screen if you haven't done so already.

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  1. How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Clean the frame: step 1, image 1 of 3 How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Clean the frame: step 1, image 2 of 3 How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Clean the frame: step 1, image 3 of 3

    • Any residual adhesive or debris on the frame will prevent your screen from sealing properly.

    • Use the flat end of your spudger to scrape off as much adhesive from the frame as you can.

    • Use tweezers or your fingers to peel and remove any remaining adhesive.

    • Clean the perimeter of the frame with a small amount of highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) and a lint-free or microfiber cloth.

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  2. How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Clean the screen: step 2, image 1 of 3 How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Clean the screen: step 2, image 2 of 3 How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Clean the screen: step 2, image 3 of 3

    • If you're reusing your screen, clean it as you did for the frame.

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  3. How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Orient the adhesive: step 3, image 1 of 2 How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Orient the adhesive: step 3, image 2 of 2

    • Before removing any liners, position the adhesive with the clear liner facing down over the frame to find the proper orientation.

    • Use features such as the upper loudspeaker cutout and conductive tape to orient the adhesive.

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  4. How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Remove the adhesive liner: step 4, image 1 of 1

    • Peel the clear liner off of the adhesive.

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  6. How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Apply the adhesive: step 5, image 1 of 3 How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Apply the adhesive: step 5, image 2 of 3 How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Apply the adhesive: step 5, image 3 of 3

    • Be very careful during this step! The adhesive is very sticky and can't be repositioned once it sticks. Misaligned adhesive can lead to an improper seal.

    • Lay the adhesive onto the frame, starting with the bottom or top edge. Make small corrections as you go.

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  7. How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a: step 6, image 1 of 2 How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a: step 6, image 2 of 2

    • Use a spudger or your fingers to press along the perimeter of the adhesive and adhere it to the frame.

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  8. How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Remove the liners: step 7, image 1 of 3 How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Remove the liners: step 7, image 2 of 3 How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Remove the liners: step 7, image 3 of 3

    • Grab the pull tab on the upper right of the frame and peel off the main liner.

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  9. How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Continue reassembly: step 8, image 1 of 1

    • Return to your phone's guide and continue reassembly.

    • Finish this guide when your screen is installed and you're ready to seal the phone up.

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  10. How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Remove the final liner: step 9, image 1 of 3 How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Remove the final liner: step 9, image 2 of 3 How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Remove the final liner: step 9, image 3 of 3

    • Grab the pull tab on the bottom edge of the frame and peel off the remaining liner.

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  11. How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Install the screen: step 10, image 1 of 2 How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6a, Install the screen: step 10, image 2 of 2

    • Flip the screen over and lay it onto the frame.

    • Press along the perimeter of the screen to secure it.

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