Introduction
Use this guide to replace a broken rear glass panel on your OnePlus 8.
You'll need replacement adhesive in order to complete this repair.
Note: Retaining water resistance after the repair will depend on how precisely the adhesive is reapplied, but your device will lose its IP (Ingress Protection) rating. However, only the T-Mobile (IN2017) and Verizon (IN2019) models offer IP ratings.
What you need
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Power off your phone and unplug any cables.
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Heat an iOpener and apply it to the rear glass for two minutes.
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Apply a suction handle to the center of the bottom edge of the rear glass, as close to the edge as possible.
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Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force to create a gap between the rear glass and frame.
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Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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Slide the opening pick to the bottom right corner to slice the adhesive securing the rear glass.
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Leave the opening pick in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a second opening pick under the bottom edge of the rear glass, into the gap you just created.
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Slide the opening pick to the bottom left corner to slice the adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a third opening pick under the bottom left corner of the rear glass.
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Slide the opening pick up the left edge to slice the adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a fourth opening pick under the top left corner of the rear glass.
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Slide the opening pick along the top edge to slice the adhesive.
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Leave the opening pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Insert a fifth opening pick under the top right corner of the rear glass.
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Slide the opening pick down the right edge to slice the remaining adhesive.
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Remove the rear glass.
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Secure the rear glass with pre-cut adhesive or double-sided adhesive tape.
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After installing the rear glass, apply strong, steady pressure to your phone for several minutes to help the adhesive form a good bond.
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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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hi, vielen Dank für die detaillierte Anleitung! Das hilft mega! Habt ihr evtl. noch eine Quelle, wo man das Backglass beziehen kann?
