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| [* black] In the name of science, we opt to dismantle our display to learn from whence it came. Its defenses are strong, but no match for heat, patience, and a [https://www.wikihow.com/Develop-a-Can-Do-Attitude|can-do attitude|new_window=true]. | |
| [* icon_note] At first, the frame's black border [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/MJsiIY2XAaCENqWW|tricks us|new_window=true] into thinking the display curves down to the frame. Future pryers, beware! (Again) | |
| [* black] Drumroll please.... [https://d3nevzfk7ii3be.cloudfront.net/igi/RekZh1ROC2aSMrIV|it's a Samsung!|new_window=true] Rumors were all [https://www.technobuffalo.com/2018/05/30/pixel-3-xl-display-oled-lg/|over|new_window=true] [https://www.androidpolice.com/2018/05/30/googles-pixel-3-use-manufacturer-iphone-also-theres-notch/|the|new_window=true] [https://bgr.com/2018/05/30/pixel-3-xl-rumors-notch-screen-lg-oled/|place|new_window=true], but it looks like Google is going with Samsung's trusty AMOLED panels this year. | |
| [* black] Samsung's panels should be a little more reliable than [https://www.androidauthority.com/pixel-2-xl-issues-so-far-813985/|last year's|new_window=true], but unfortunately this one comes with a Samsung-esque repair process as well. | |
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| + | [* icon_note] Replacing a Pixel 3 screen is tricky, and will most likely require replacing the whole frame of the phone. |
| [* black] Last, but not least, a display chip sitting alone on the display cable: | |
| [* red] Samsung S6SY761X touch controller ([guide|104308|as seen on the S9+|stepid=195681|new_window=true]) |