OnePlus 8 Pro Vibration Motor Repair
Complete guide to OnePlus 8 Pro vibration motor repair. 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
Vibration Motor Repair is one of the most common repairs for OnePlus 8 Pro. This repair involves replacing the damaged haptic component with a new or refurbished part. The process typically takes 30 min - 1 hour and requires easy skill level.
What You'll Need
- Replacement haptic 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:
Heat up the back edge of the phone with the [guide|25705|iOpener|new_window=true] / any HotPack.
Start with a long edge as it is easier to open the back cover in the next step.
You may also use a hair dryer or heat gun to heat the adhesive.
Be careful not to overheat the phone - the screen and internal battery are susceptible to heat damage.
Step 2:
Insert the opening pick in the middle of the phone where you heated it. Slide it along the edge to cut through the adhesive.
This can be a bit tricky, don't use any sharp objects as you can damage the case. It's reccomended that you use a plastic wedge tool such as the one by iFixit, as it has a thicker ledge to prevent you from slicing too far in.
If it does not work, try heating the edge again.
Don't insert the opening pick too far. There are no flex cables in the way, but the wireless charging coil could be damaged.
Step 3:
Leave the opening picks once you managed to open one side.
Use heat on the next edge to open it.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for all four edges.
Step 4:
Remove these screws (Phillips 00).
Remove this Phillips 00 screw. You can remove the white paper with tweezers or just push the screwdriver through the paper.
Step 5:
Carefully lift the two stickers which hold the wireless charging coil down.
Step 6:
Lift the charging coil.
Remove the two Phillips 00 screws below the coil.
Step 7:
Remove the top cover / coil assembly.
Step 8:
Disconnect the battery.
Step 9:
Pull the red pulling tab away from the battery.
Separate the red pulling tab from the black adhesive.
After separating, hold the black adhesive down and pull the red tab up vertically to remove the battery.
Make sure not to bend the battery too heavily.
Step 10:
Remove the red pulling tab from the old battery and stick it on the under side of the new battery.
This makes it easier to replace the battery again.
Insert the new battery.
Wrap the black adhesive strips on both sides around the battery to secure it.
Step 11:
Remove the old adhesive and replace it with new adhesive strips.
Reverse from step 8 to assemble the phone.
📖 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: $24-$66)
- ✅ Learn new skills
- ❌ Risk of further damage
- ❌ No warranty
- ❌ Requires tools and time
🔧 Professional Repair
- ✅ Expert installation
- ✅ Warranty included
- ✅ Faster turnaround
- ❌ Higher cost ($40-$110)
- ❌ Need to find reputable shop
Environmental Impact
By choosing to repair your OnePlus 8 Pro instead of replacing it, you're preventing approximately 62 kg of CO₂ emissions. Manufacturing a new OnePlus 8 Pro generates 64 kg of CO₂, while this repair only produces about 2 kg of CO₂. That's a 97% reduction in carbon emissions!
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