How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6 Pro

Written By: Clay Eickemeyer

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How to Replace the Adhesive for Your Google Pixel 6 Pro

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

30 - 45 minutes

Introduction

This repair guide was authored by the iFixit staff and hasn’t been endorsed by Google. Learn more about our repair guides here.

Use this guide to apply new adhesive in your Google Pixel 6 Pro 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.

Tools

Parts

Google Pixel 6 Pro Display Adhesive - Genuine

Step 1

Any residual adhesive or debris will prevent your screen from sealing properly.
Use the flat end of your spudger to scrape off as much adhesive as you can.
Use tweezers or your fingers to peel and remove any remaining adhesive.
Take care not to puncture the battery with your tweezers—a punctured battery may leak dangerous chemicals or cause a fire.
Clean the perimeter of the frame with a small amount of highly-concentrated isopropyl alcohol (over 90%) and a lint-free or microfiber cloth.

Step 2

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

Step 3

Before applying the new adhesive, lay it over the frame to find its proper orientation.
Use features such as the front-facing camera, upper loudspeaker, and corner notches to orient the adhesive.

Step 4

Use the pull tab on the top of the adhesive to remove the clear protective backing.

Step 5

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 edge. Make small corrections as you go.
Use the bottom left notch, top right notch, and upper loudspeaker cutout to help align the adhesive.

Step 6

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

Step 7

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

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Grab the pull tab on the upper left of the frame and remove the liner covering the perimeter adhesive.
Make sure the adhesive doesn't peel up with the liner.