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Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation

Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation

Chayton Ritter

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

Follow this guide to correctly apply replacement back cover adhesive to your Pixel 3 XL after a repair.

Before you begin, you should have already removed your Pixel’s back cover and set it aside. Detailed instructions for this can be found here.

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  1. Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Remove adhesive residue from the frame: Schritt 1, Bild 1 von 3 Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Remove adhesive residue from the frame: Schritt 1, Bild 2 von 3 Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Remove adhesive residue from the frame: Schritt 1, Bild 3 von 3
    • Pick and scrape away the old adhesive from the frame.

    • Use a spudger to scrape away any lingering adhesive.

    • Don't use metal tools to scrape away adhesive as this will damage the frame.

    • For best results, clean the area underneath the removed adhesive with 90% or greater isopropyl alcohol to prep the surface for the new adhesive.

  2. Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Remove adhesive residue from the back cover: Schritt 2, Bild 1 von 3 Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Remove adhesive residue from the back cover: Schritt 2, Bild 2 von 3 Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Remove adhesive residue from the back cover: Schritt 2, Bild 3 von 3
    • Repeat the previous step for the back cover adhesive.

    • Don't use metal tools to scrape away adhesive as this will damage the back cover coating.

    • Don't use isopropyl alcohol near the rear camera bracket as it will damage its adhesive and foam.

  3. Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Prepare the replacement adhesive: Schritt 3, Bild 1 von 1
    • Peel away the plastic lining to expose the frame side of the replacement adhesive.

  4. Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Apply the adhesive: Schritt 4, Bild 1 von 3 Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Apply the adhesive: Schritt 4, Bild 2 von 3 Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Apply the adhesive: Schritt 4, Bild 3 von 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.

    • Lower the adhesive onto the frame.

    • Use the holes in the frame to properly align the adhesive.

  5. Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Secure the adhesive to the frame: Schritt 5, Bild 1 von 3 Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Secure the adhesive to the frame: Schritt 5, Bild 2 von 3 Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Secure the adhesive to the frame: Schritt 5, Bild 3 von 3
    • Use the flat end of a spudger or your fingernail to press down on the adhesive.

    • Slide along the perimeter to secure the adhesive to the frame.

  6. Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Connect the fingerprint sensor: Schritt 6, Bild 1 von 3 Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Connect the fingerprint sensor: Schritt 6, Bild 2 von 3 Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Connect the fingerprint sensor: Schritt 6, Bild 3 von 3
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    • Use tweezers to guide the fingerprint sensor cable into its socket.

    • Press down on the latch to secure it.

  7. Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Peel away the remaining plastic lining: Schritt 7, Bild 1 von 2 Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Peel away the remaining plastic lining: Schritt 7, Bild 2 von 2
    • Peel away the plastic lining to expose the back cover side of the adhesive.

  8. Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Secure the back cover to the frame: Schritt 8, Bild 1 von 2 Google Pixel 3 XL Back Cover Adhesive Installation, Secure the back cover to the frame: Schritt 8, Bild 2 von 2
    • Lower the back cover onto the frame.

    • Press down on all edges of the back cover to secure it to the frame.

    • To help the adhesive bond more securely, heat the perimeter of the back cover and then place the phone face-down under a heavy stack of books for 30 minutes.

Abschluss

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Pixel 3 XL Answers community for help.

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