Google Pixel 8 Back Glass Replacement
Complete guide to Google Pixel 8 back glass replacement. Cost estimates, difficulty level, time required, and environmental impact.
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💰 Cost Breakdown
💡 Tip: Costs vary by location and repair shop. Authorized service centers typically charge more than independent repair shops.
🔧 Repair Overview
Back Glass Replacement is one of the most common repairs for Google Pixel 8. This repair involves replacing the damaged housing component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 1-3 hours and requires difficult skill level.
What You'll Need
- Replacement housing part (OEM or aftermarket)
- Precision screwdriver set (Phillips #000 or pentalobe)
- Opening tools (plastic spudger, suction cup)
- Adhesive strips or glue
- Clean workspace with good lighting
Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Prepare your Pixel for disassembly
Let your Pixel's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.
Unplug all cables from your phone.
Completely power off your phone.
Press the power and volume up buttons at the same time to bring up the shutdown menu.
Step 2: Adhesive information
The back cover is secured with adhesive around the perimeter and near the cameras. To avoid damaging your phone's internals, note the following:
Unless stated otherwise, don't insert your tool more than 3 mm (the width of your opening tool's flat section) around the edges.
Don't insert your tool under the edges of the camera bump.
Step 3: Insert an opening tool
Your opening tool has a flat end and a curved end. During the opening procedure, use the flat end and angle it so the tool's sharp edge points upward.
Insert the edge of an opening tool between the back cover and the frame, starting with a sharp corner of the tool to help separate the adhesive.
Step 4: Separate the perimeter adhesive
Slide your opening tool along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive securing the back cover.
Step 5:
Slide your opening tool around the bottom right corner and up the right edge, stopping at the bottom of the camera bump.
Remove your opening tool from under the back cover.
Step 6:
Insert your opening tool under the top right corner of the back cover, just above the camera bump.
Slide your opening tool along the top edge, stopping at the top left corner just above the camera bump.
Remove your opening tool from under the back cover.
Step 7:
Insert your opening tool under the left edge of the back cover, just below the camera bump.
Slide your opening tool down the left edge to separate the adhesive.
Step 8: Separate the camera bump adhesive
A [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/VcXykL4dWKXKAc5N.full|strip of adhesive above the camera bump|new_window=true] secures the top edge of the back cover.
Insert an opening pick under the top left corner of the back cover until the tip is close to the top edge of the camera bump.
You can insert the opening pick more than 3 mm along the top edge.
Slide the pick to the right, stopping when you reach the right edge of the cameras.
Step 9:
A final [link|https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/XSqMfYolT4jbZyCK.full|strip of adhesive below the camera bump|new_window=true] secures the back cover.
Insert the flat edge of an opening pick under the back cover, just below the camera bump.
Insert a second opening pick in the same spot on the other side.
Step 10:
Pry up simultaneously with both picks and apply ''constant pressure'' to separate the final piece of adhesive securing the back cover.
Be careful not to bend the back cover. If the adhesive feels stubborn, rotate the cover side-to-side to further loosen the adhesive.
If the adhesive isn't separating, you can lightly heat the back cover just below the camera bump with a [guide|157348|hair dryer|new_window=true] or [guide|25705|iOpener|new_window=true] to soften the adhesive.
Step 11: Remove the back cover
Remove the back cover.
During reassembly:
Now is a good time to test your phone before sealing it up. Power it on and check that it works. Power it back down before you continue reassembly.
📖 Repair guide provided by iFixit - The free repair manual. Licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 3.0.
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DIY vs Professional Repair
✋ DIY Repair
- ✅ Lower cost (parts only: $42-$108)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($70-$180)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your Google Pixel 8 instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 54 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new Google Pixel 8 generates 60 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 6 kg of CO₂. That's a 90% reduction in carbon emissions!
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