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Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement

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  1. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the SIM card tray: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole.

    • Press the SIM eject tool into the SIM card tray hole to eject the SIM card tray.

    • Remove the SIM card tray.

  2. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Weaken the back cover's adhesive: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
  3. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Create a gap in the seam: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Create a gap in the seam: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Create a gap in the seam: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Apply a suction cup to the heated bottom edge of the back cover.

    • Make sure you did not mistake the screen side for the back cover side.

    • If your back cover is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere.

    • Lift on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap.

    • Depending on how aged your phone is, this may take significant force. If you are having trouble, apply more heat and try again.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap.

    • Don't use metal tools to pry, or you'll mar or shatter the glass back cover. If the panel won't budge, apply more heat, either with a hair dryer or heat gun.

  4. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Fingerprint cable information: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • When inserting an opening pick above the power button, be careful not to insert the pick too deeply, or you will damage the fingerprint sensor cable.

  5. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Cut through the adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Cut through the adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Cut through the adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Slice the adhesive along the bottom edge of the phone and around the right corner.

    • Leave a pick in the bottom edge to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

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    • Heat the right edge with an iOpener and continue slicing the adhesive with an opening pick.

    • The adhesive can be very gummy. Push the pick in and out in a sawing motion to help with slicing.

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    • Continue heating and slicing through the rest of the phone perimeter. Leave a pick in each edge to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

    • When slicing above the power button, do not insert the pick more than halfway in to avoid damaging the fingerprint sensor cable.

  8. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Lift the left edge of the back cover: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Lift the left edge of the back cover: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Lift the left edge of the back cover: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Once you have sliced around the perimeter of the phone, carefully lift the left edge of the back cover.

    • Do not attempt to remove the back cover. It is still attached to the phone by the fingerprint sensor cable.

    • Flip the back cover along its long axis and rest it so that the fingerprint sensor cable is not strained.

  9. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
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    • Remove the two 4.1 mm-long Phillips screws securing the fingerprint connector bracket.

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

    • During reassembly, be careful not to over-tighten these screws, or you may damage your display.

  10. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the fingerprint connector bracket: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the fingerprint connector bracket: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the fingerprint connector bracket: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of a spudger to slide the fingerprint connector bracket out from under the NFC coil.

    • Remove the fingerprint connector bracket.

  11. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the fingerprint connector: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the fingerprint connector: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint connector from its socket.

    • When you disconnect connectors like these, be careful not to dislodge the small surface-mounted components surrounding the socket.

    • To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

  12. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the back cover: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the back cover.

    • Before you install a replacement back cover, be sure to remove all adhesive residue from the phone frame. Use an opening tool to scrape and high concentration isopropyl alcohol to clean the surface.

    • If you are re-using the back cover, be sure to clean off any adhesive, and apply new back cover adhesive.

    • If you are installing a replacement back cover, be sure to compare it with the original part. Transfer any remaining parts (such as the flash diffuser) over to your replacement part.

    • Follow this guide to correctly apply new back cover adhesive.

  13. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the five Phillips screws securing the wireless charging coil:

    • Two 1.9 mm screws

    • Two 4.2 mm screws

    • One 4.3 mm screw

  14. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the charging coil: crwdns2935265:014crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift up and remove the wireless charging coil.

  15. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the battery cable: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the battery cable: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery press connector from its socket near the right edge of the phone.

  16. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:016crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the two screws securing the camera bracket:

    • One 4.1 mm Phillips screw

    • One 4 mm standoff screw

    • Standoff screws are best removed using a standoff bit. In a pinch, a small flathead screwdriver will do the job—but use extra caution to ensure it doesn't slip and damage surrounding components.

    • Remove the camera bracket.

  17. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Identify the cameras: crwdns2935265:017crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • If you are replacing front-facing cameras, determine which one you need to replace:

    • Normal view camera

    • Wide-angle camera

    • If you are doing the motherboard removal procedure, you will need to remove both cameras.

  18. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the camera(s): crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the camera(s): crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the camera(s): crwdns2935265:018crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the connector for the camera(s) you are replacing.

  19. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Loosen the camera(s): crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Loosen the camera(s): crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • The cameras are held in place with adhesive.

    • Insert the point of a spudger behind the edge of the camera module and pry up to loosen it from the frame.

  20. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the camera(s): crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
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    • Use a pair of blunt nose tweezers to remove the camera(s).

    • If the adhesive holding the camera module is in good condition, you can re-use the adhesive. Otherwise, replace the adhesive with double-sided Tesa tape.

    • When installing a replacement camera module, make sure that the phone frame lens are free of adhesive residue or debris.

  21. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the loudspeaker: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the loudspeaker: crwdns2935265:021crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the loudspeaker connector from its motherboard socket near the right edge of the phone.

    • Be careful not to puncture the battery with the spudger.

  22. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:022crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the following four Phillips screws:

    • One 1.9 mm screw

    • One 4.3 mm screw

    • Two 4.3 mm screws with thinner shanks

    • Remove the tiny grounding clip from the left screw hole. Be careful not to lose it.

    • The grounding clip installs such that the contoured edge faces the left side of the phone.

    • Remove the small plastic insert from the right side of the USB-C port.

    • Be sure to reinstall this insert before you screw down the daughterboard.

  23. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Loosen the loudspeaker: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Loosen the loudspeaker: crwdns2935265:023crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • The loudspeaker is still held in place by a strong adhesive gasket. Before attempting to remove it, pry it up in a few different places to break the adhesive seal.

    • Insert the point of a spudger under the bottom right corner of the loudspeaker.

    • Pry up to loosen the loudspeaker from the phone.

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    • Insert the point of a spudger under the top left corner of the loudspeaker.

    • Be careful not to puncture the battery with the spudger.

    • Pry up to loosen the loudspeaker.

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    • Insert the flat end of the spudger under the top edge of the loudspeaker, towards the left edge.

    • Pry up to loosen the loudspeaker.

  26. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the loudspeaker: crwdns2935265:026crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the loudspeaker: crwdns2935265:026crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the loudspeaker.

    • Before you install a replacement loudspeaker, check the adhesive gasket.

    • If it is in good condition, you can re-use the gasket. Make sure that the gasket does not cover the exit hole.

    • If the gasket is pulled out of place, remove it and replace the adhesive with a pre-cut strip or Tesa tape.

  27. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the blue antenna cable: crwdns2935265:027crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the blue antenna cable: crwdns2935265:027crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the blue antenna cable from its socket on the charging assembly.

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    • Use the point of a spudger to carefully pry up and release the blue antenna cable from its grounding clips.

    • The cable is fragile and prone to breaking. If it feels like the wire is firmly clamped in place, use the point of a spudger to push the clip open slightly, then try again.

  29. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the black antenna cable: crwdns2935265:029crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the black antenna cable: crwdns2935265:029crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the black antenna cable from its socket near the USB-C port.

  30. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, De-route the antenna cables: crwdns2935265:030crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully de-route both antenna cables and move them away from the charging assembly.

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    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the charging assembly's connector from its motherboard socket, near the right edge of the phone.

    • Carefully peel the flex cable from the top of the SIM card reader.

  32. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the display connector: crwdns2935265:032crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the display connector: crwdns2935265:032crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully pry up the black tape holding the display flex cable in place, near the right edge of the phone.

    • Do not use metal tools to pry, or you may damage the flex cable.

    • Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the display connector from the motherboard.

  33. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Peel the black tape away from the battery: crwdns2935265:033crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Peel the black tape away from the battery: crwdns2935265:033crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Peel the black tape away from the battery: crwdns2935265:033crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Whenever you use the spudger near the battery, be very careful not to puncture the battery.

    • Slide the point of a spudger in the crevice underneath the black tape bridging across the battery and the motherboard.

    • Slide the spudger along the crevice to pry up the tape from the battery side.

    • Carefully peel the tape from the battery and fold it out of the way.

  34. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the press connectors: crwdns2935265:034crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Disconnect the press connectors: crwdns2935265:034crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the following seven press-fit connectors from their motherboard sockets:

    • External buttons connector

    • Top microphone connector

    • Earpiece connector

    • Left squeeze sensor connector

    • Screen connector

    • Right squeeze sensor connector

    • SIM tray connector

  35. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Move the earpiece speaker cable away from the motherboard: crwdns2935265:035crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use the flat of a spudger to carefully pry up and bend the earpiece speaker's flex cable upwards, out of the way of the motherboard.

  36. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:036crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:036crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Some of these screws hold very small grounding clips in place. Be careful not to lose these clips as you remove the screws.

    • Remove the six screws securing the motherboard in place:

    • One 4.2 mm Phillips screw

    • Three 1.9 mm Phillips screws

    • One 4.3 mm Phillips screw

    • One 3.83 mm standoff screw

    • Standoff screws are best removed using a standoff bit. In a pinch, a small flathead screwdriver will do the job—but use extra caution to ensure it doesn't slip and damage surrounding components.

    • Remove and retain the three small metal grounding clips.

  37. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the antenna bracket: crwdns2935265:037crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the antenna bracket: crwdns2935265:037crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the antenna bracket: crwdns2935265:037crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully remove the antenna bracket from the top left edge of the phone.

    • To reinstall the small metal grounding clips:

    • Orient the clips such that the silver side is facing upwards.

    • The teardrop shaped clips should have their points facing towards the phone edge.

    • The double-holed clip dips downwards towards the frame's top-right screw hole.

  38. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Check the motherboard: crwdns2935265:038crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Check the motherboard: crwdns2935265:038crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the point of a spudger near the top left corner of the motherboard, right below the rear-facing camera.

    • Pry up gently to loosen the motherboard, bending all flex cables away to accommodate for the movement.

    • If the motherboard feels firmly seated, check for any flex cables or screws that may still be connected.

  39. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Loosen the motherboard: crwdns2935265:039crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Loosen the motherboard: crwdns2935265:039crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the spudger underneath the top edge of the motherboard and carefully pry up to loosen the motherboard.

    • The earpiece speaker's flex cable will press tightly against the motherboard. Take your time and carefully guide the motherboard around the flex cable.

  40. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Start removing the motherboard: crwdns2935265:040crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Start removing the motherboard: crwdns2935265:040crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Lift the left edge of the motherboard and carefully swing upwards it towards the right. Carefully push any press connectors snagging the motherboard out of the way.

  41. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the motherboard: crwdns2935265:041crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the motherboard: crwdns2935265:041crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the motherboard: crwdns2935265:041crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully lift the top end of the motherboard away from the frame.

    • Remove the motherboard.

    • When you reinstall the motherboard, be careful not to trap any flex cable connectors underneath it.

    • It may be difficult to reposition the motherboard around the earpiece flex cable. You can gently pry up the earpiece speaker, install the motherboard, and reinstall the earpiece speaker.

  42. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the screws: crwdns2935265:042crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the two 1.9 mm Phillips screws securing the charging assembly to the bottom edge of the phone.

  43. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Weaken the adhesive: crwdns2935265:043crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the phone for a minute to loosen the adhesive holding the charging assembly in place.

  44. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Loosen the charging assembly cable: crwdns2935265:044crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Loosen the charging assembly cable: crwdns2935265:044crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Loosen the charging assembly cable: crwdns2935265:044crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert an opening pick underneath the charging assembly's flex cable.

    • Slide the opening pick below the charging assembly to loosen it from the phone.

  45. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the charging assembly: crwdns2935265:045crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a pair of tweezers or your fingers to remove the charging assembly.

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    • When you are installing a replacement assembly:

    • Be sure to remove all plastic liners from the assembly to expose the adhesive.

    • Line up the assembly's bottom left corner into place.

    • Carefully lay the rest of the assembly in place, making sure that the USB-C port is correctly seated in its respective cutout.

    • Use your fingers to press the assembly onto the frame.

  47. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the SIM card reader: crwdns2935265:047crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Unfasten the SIM card reader: crwdns2935265:047crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 1.9 mm screws securing the SIM card reader.

  48. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Heat the SIM card reader: crwdns2935265:048crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Be sure you’ve removed the SIM card tray before proceeding with the disassembly.

    • The SIM card reader is lightly adhered to the frame.

    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the bottom right of the device for two minutes.

  49. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Separate the adhesive: crwdns2935265:049crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Separate the adhesive: crwdns2935265:049crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Separate the adhesive: crwdns2935265:049crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert an opening pick between the frame and the lower microphone module.

    • Pry up with the opening pick to separate the adhesive.

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    • Rotate the pick around the perimeter of the SIM card reader to separate the adhesive.

  51. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the SIM card reader: crwdns2935265:051crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the SIM card reader: crwdns2935265:051crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the SIM card reader: crwdns2935265:051crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to lift up the SIM card reader and separate the remaining adhesive.

    • Remove the SIM card reader.

  52. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Heat the earpiece speaker: crwdns2935265:052crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • The earpiece speaker is lightly adhered to the frame.

    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top edge of the device for two minutes.

  53. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker: crwdns2935265:053crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker: crwdns2935265:053crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the earpiece speaker: crwdns2935265:053crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the flat end of spudger between the earpiece speaker and the frame.

    • Pry up with the spudger to separate the adhesive.

    • Remove the earpiece speaker.

  54. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Heat the microphone assembly: crwdns2935265:054crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • The microphone assembly is lightly adhered to the frame.

    • Heat an iOpener and apply it to the top left of the device for two minutes.

  55. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Separate the adhesive: crwdns2935265:055crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Separate the adhesive: crwdns2935265:055crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Separate the adhesive: crwdns2935265:055crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert a halberd spudger or an opening pick between the microphone assembly and the perimeter of the frame.

    • Slide the halberd spudger downward and pry towards the battery to separate the adhesive.

  56. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the microphone assembly: crwdns2935265:056crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the microphone assembly: crwdns2935265:056crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the microphone assembly.

  57. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Loosen the pull tab: crwdns2935265:057crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Loosen the pull tab: crwdns2935265:057crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Loosen the pull tab: crwdns2935265:057crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert the point of a spudger underneath the black battery pull tab on the left edge of the phone.

    • Slide the spudger upwards along the edge to loosen the pull tab from the battery.

    • The battery is held in place with three separate stretch adhesive strips, which are connected to a single black pull tab. You can try to pull all three strips out together, but it is easier to cut the black pull tab where it is notched and pull each strip out individually.

  58. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the pull tab: crwdns2935265:058crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the pull tab: crwdns2935265:058crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the pull tab: crwdns2935265:058crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Pull on the black pull tab at a shallow angle with steady force. When the adhesive grows long, roll it around some tweezer tips and continue pulling.

    • If the adhesive strips break, use an opening pick to help pry up and loosen the battery.

    • You can also fill a plastic dropper or syringe with high concentration isopropyl alcohol and apply a few drops under the left edge of the battery. Give the alcohol a minute to weaken the battery adhesive.

  59. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the battery: crwdns2935265:059crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the battery: crwdns2935265:059crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the battery.

    • Carefully pull and remove the small foam buffer block from the left edge of the battery and transfer it to your replacement part. If it begins to tear, use the flat end of a spudger to gently pry it off the battery.

    • To install a replacement battery:

    • Lay some double-sided tape in the phone's battery well. If you're using Tesa tape to reattach components, follow this guide. If using stretch-release adhesive, follow this guide.

    • Temporarily re-connect the battery's connector to the motherboard socket. This ensures that the battery is properly positioned.

    • Peel away any tape liners to expose the adhesive.

    • Lay the battery on the adhesive and press firmly.

    • Disconnect the battery connector from its motherboard socket and resume re-assembly.

  60. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Separate the adhesive: crwdns2935265:060crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Separate the adhesive: crwdns2935265:060crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Separate the adhesive: crwdns2935265:060crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert an opening pick between the frame and the long edge of the vibrator.

    • Slide the pick underneath the vibrator to separate the adhesive.

    • If you're having trouble separating the adhesive, apply a heated iOpener to the vibrator for one minute.

  61. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the vibrator: crwdns2935265:061crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Remove the vibrator: crwdns2935265:061crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Use tweezers, or your fingers, to remove the vibrator.

  62. Google Pixel 3 Screen Assembly Replacement, Only the screen assembly remains: crwdns2935265:062crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • You're now left with the screen assembly.

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Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Check out our Google Pixel 3 Answers community for troubleshooting help.

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Very helpful guide overall. My first time trying a repair like this and it went well. Took me about 5 hours in total from start to finish. Took the longest to open the phone up in the first place, and then to align the motherboard during reassembly. Thank you for this guide!

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Fantastic guide! Took me a little over 4 hours. I did break the earpiece ribbon cable, though. I bent it up and down twice since I had to backtrack and fix a mistake, and the repeated movement must have stressed it.

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Very helpful overall, but "1-2 hours" is off by a factor of at least two. In Step 36 I also hit a snag when encountering smooth-topped circuit board offsets, in place of the 1.9 mm Phillips screws that were advertised here. I bought the iFixit screw removal pliers to remove them but was unable to put them back... I'm told that if I knew the thread size, I could replace them with others that have a hex-shaped body (and then use a hex driver to install), but in the meantime I'm willing to live with a loose motherboard.

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