Introduction
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Follow this guide to correctly apply back cover adhesive to your Pixel 3 after a repair.
Before you begin, you should have already removed your Pixel’s back cover and set it aside. Detailed instructions for this can be found here.
What you need
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Pick and scrape away the old adhesive from the frame.
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Use a spudger to scrape away any lingering adhesive.
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For best results, clean the area underneath the removed adhesive with 90% or greater isopropyl alcohol to prep the surface for the new adhesive.
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Repeat the previous step for the back cover adhesive.
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Peel away the clear plastic lining to expose the frame side of the replacement adhesive.
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Lower the adhesive onto the frame.
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Use the rear camera and corners to properly align the adhesive.
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Use the flat end of a spudger or your fingernail to press down on the adhesive.
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Slide along the perimeter to secure the adhesive to the frame.
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Peel away the blue outer plastic lining on the back cover side of the adhesive.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use tweezers or your fingers to position the fingerprint sensor cable over its connector on the motherboard.
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Use the flat end of a spudger or your finger to press down on the connector to secure it to the motherboard.
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Use tweezers or your fingers to place the bracket over the fingerprint sensor cable.
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Use a Phillips PH00 screwdriver to install the two 4.1 mm screws securing the bracket to the frame.
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Peel away the red plastic lining to expose the back cover side of the adhesive.
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Lower the back cover onto the frame.
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Press down on all edges of the back cover to secure it to the frame.
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Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Pixel 3 Answers community for help.
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