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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure

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  1. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure, Heat the rear glass: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Prepare an iOpener and apply it to the rear glass for at least two minutes to loosen the adhesive underneath.

    • A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are both susceptible to heat damage.

  2. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure, Insert an opening pick: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Secure a suction handle to the bottom edge of the rear glass, as close to the edge as possible.

    • If the rear glass is cracked, the suction handle may not stick. Try lifting it with strong tape, or superglue the suction handle in place and allow it to cure so you can proceed.

    • Lift the rear glass with the suction handle to create a small gap between the back cover and the frame.

    • In case you have trouble creating a gap, apply more heat to further soften the adhesive. Follow the iOpener instructions to avoid overheating.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap you created.

    • Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure, Slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure, Slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Insert a second opening pick at the bottom edge of your phone.

    • Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening picks in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  4. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure, Slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure, Slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure, Slice the adhesive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • If the adhesive becomes hard to cut, it has most likely cooled down. Use your iOpener for one to two minutes to reheat it.

    • Insert a third opening pick at the bottom left corner of your phone.

    • Slide the opening pick along the left edge of your phone to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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    • Insert a fourth opening pick underneath the top left corner of your phone.

    • Slide the opening pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive.

    • Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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    • Insert a fifth opening pick underneath the top right corner.

    • Slide the opening pick along the right edge of the rear glass to slice the remaining adhesive.

    • Don't try to remove the rear glass all the way yet. The camera cover and fingerprint assembly is still adhered to its back.

  7. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure, Open your phone: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure, Open your phone: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure, Open your phone: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Carefully fold the rear glass to the right side of the phone assembly like you'd open the back cover of a book.

    • Avoid straining the finger print cable during this procedure.

  8. Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure, Disconnect the fingerprint reader: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure, Disconnect the fingerprint reader: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Opening Procedure, Disconnect the fingerprint reader: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a spudger to disconnect the fingerprint reader by prying the connector straight up from its socket.

    • Remove the rear glass 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? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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