Introduction
The display on the Google Pixelbook is secured with strong adhesive and requires some careful prying to separate it from the case. Using heat from a hairdryer, or an iOpener, may help soften the adhesive for easier removal.
What you need
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Use the iFixit opening tools or a metal spudger to pry the rubber covers off the back of your Pixelbook.
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Peel the linings off completely until the back of the Pixelbook looks bare.
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Use the nylon spudger to pry the edge of the Pixelbook up until you can grab the edge with your fingers.
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Open the back panel completely and lay it flat so you see the whole inside of the computer.
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Remove the yellow 2.0mm screw from the middle of the panel by using the T3 Torx screwdriver to turn the screw counterclockwise.
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Remove the small, black casing by using the spudger to lift it up from its place.
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Disconnect the flat, black cord from the main component by using a spudger to push it out of the slot, or by using your hand to carefully pull it out.
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Your back panel is now free from the main component.
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Use an iSclack, or suction cup, to lift up the corner of the display from the case.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap between the display and case.
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Repeat this procedure on other side.
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Use the pointed end of spudger to flip up the small locking flap on the ZIF connector.
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Remove the display ribbon cable from the socket.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to flip up the small locking flap on the ZIF connector.
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Remove the display ribbon cable from the socket.
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Tool used on this step:Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of tweezers to grab the clip on the display connector and swing it over to the other side of the socket.
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Pull on the clip to disconnect the display.
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Remove the display.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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