Introduction
Follow this guide to replace the back panel adhesive on your Google Pixel 4 XL.
Note: This guide was written using a Google Pixel 4. Some visual discrepancies are present, but the procedure is identical.
This repair guide was authored by the iFixit staff and hasn’t been endorsed by Google. Learn more about our repair guides here.
What you need
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Use the flat end of a spudger or your fingernail to scrape off the old adhesive from the frame and back panel.
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Tool used on this step:Microfiber Cleaning Cloths$3.99
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Apply a few drops of high-concentration (90% or higher) isopropyl alcohol to any remaining adhesive.
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Use a microfiber cloth to remove the remaining adhesive.
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Before peeling off any liners, lay the new adhesive down on the back panel and use the camera cutout to find its proper orientation.
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With the adhesive in its proper orientation, lay it sticky side down on the back panel.
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Press down firmly around the perimeter of the back panel, ensuring all the adhesive is secured.
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