Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G mmWave Antenna Replacement
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Follow this guide to replace the 5G mmWave antenna in your Google Pixel 8 Pro.
You may need to replace the 5G mmWave antenna if your phone is having connectivity issues but still connects to Wi-Fi.
You'll need replacement screen adhesive to complete this repair.
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Werkzeuge
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Clampy - Anti-Clamp Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Ersatzteile
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Google Pixel 8 Pro 5G mmWave Adhesive and Thermal Pad - Genuine Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
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Google Pixel 8 Pro Screen Adhesive - Genuine Verfügbarkeit: Externe Bezugsquelle Bei iFixit kaufen →
Anleitung
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Prepare your Pixel for disassembly
Unplug all cables from your phone.
Completely power off your phone.
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Mark your opening picks
Measure 3 mm from the tip and mark the opening pick with a permanent marker.
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Tape over a cracked screen
Apply overlapping strips of packing tape to the cracked glass until the whole screen is covered.
Wear safety glasses to protect your eyes from any glass shaken free during the repair.
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Heat the bottom edge adhesive
Heat an iOpener and lay it on the bottom edge of the screen for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
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Secure the Anti-Clamp
Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.
Place your phone screen side up on an object so it will rest level between the Anti-Clamp's arms—the bottom edge should be hanging off.
Slide the arms over the left edge of your phone, so you have access to the bottom edge.
Position the suction cups as close to the center of the bottom edge as possible.
Squeeze the cups together to create suction.
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Twist the handle
Pull the handle forward to lock the arms.
Turn the handle clockwise one full turn (360 degrees), or until the suction cups begin to stretch.
As the cups stretch, make sure they stay aligned with each other. If they keep slipping, remove the Anti-Clamp and apply tape for the cups to stick to.
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Insert an opening pick
Wait one minute for a gap to form between the screen and frame.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.
Pull the blue handle backwards to unlock the arms and remove the Anti-Clamp using the pull tabs on the suction cups.
Skip the next two steps.
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Apply a suction cup
Apply a suction handle to the center of the screen's bottom edge.
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Insert an opening pick
Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force until a gap forms between the screen and frame.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.
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Prevent damage to your phone
The screen cable is a little less than halfway up the left edge of the phone. Be very careful here to avoid tearing the cable.
There are many spring contacts around the perimeter of the phone. Be very careful in these areas to avoid bending the contacts.
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Separate the bottom edge adhesive
Slide the opening pick along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive securing it.
Leave the pick in the bottom right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Heat the right edge adhesive
Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the screen for two minutes.
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Separate the right edge adhesive
Insert a second opening pick under the bottom right corner of the screen.
Slide the new pick to the top right corner to separate the adhesive securing the screen's right edge.
Leave the pick in the top right corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Leave a pick in the bottom left corner
Insert a third opening pick under the bottom edge of the screen.
Slide the new pick to the bottom left corner.
Leave the pick in the bottom left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Heat the left edge adhesive
Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the screen for two minutes.
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Separate the left edge adhesive
Insert a fourth opening pick under the bottom left corner of the screen.
Slide the new pick to the top left corner to separate the adhesive securing the screen's left edge.
Leave the pick in the top left corner to prevent the adhesive from resealing.
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Heat the top edge adhesive
Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the screen for two minutes.
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Separate the top edge adhesive
Insert a fifth opening pick under the top edge of the screen, near the left corner.
Slide the opening pick to the top right corner to separate the adhesive securing the screen's top edge.
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Prop up the screen
Place a small box or stack of books to the left of your phone so you can prop up the screen while disconnecting its cable.
Swing up the right edge of the screen like the front cover of a book.
Prop up the screen so you can access the screen cable without straining it.
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Remove the screen cable cover
Use an opening tool to pry up the upper edge of the screen cable cover.
Remove the cover.
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Disconnect the screen
Insert the point of a spudger under the top right corner of the screen's press connector.
Gently pry up and disconnect the cable.
Remove the screen.
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Screen information
When handling your screen, grip it by its edges.
When placing the screen on your work area, make sure nothing is touching the bottom of the screen. Consider placing it on a soft, lint-free cloth.
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Reassembly information
Thoroughly check the entire screen for any plastic liners or tape and use the pull tabs to remove all of them. Look carefully for a large piece of plastic covering the back of the screen, a small one near the front camera cutout, and adhesive liners around the perimeter.
Reconnect the screen cable and reinstall its cover.
Firmly press the screen into place on the frame—you should feel the clips "pop" into place.
Press firmly around the perimeter of the screen to secure it with the new adhesive.
Follow this guide to calibrate the fingerprint sensor.
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Disconnect the 5G mmWave antenna
Insert the tip of a spudger under the top edge of the 5G mmWave antenna's press connector.
Gently pry up and disconnect the cable.
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Heat the 5G mmWave antenna adhesive
Heat an iOpener and lay it on the 5G mmWave antenna cable for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
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Separate the 5G mmWave antenna adhesive
Insert the flat end of a spudger between the bottom of the 5G mmWave antenna cable and the midframe, just above the press connector.
Twist the spudger to separate the bottom of the cable from the midframe.
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Peel up the 5G mmWave antenna
Grip the bottom of the 5G mmWave antenna cable and gently peel it from the midframe.
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Unfasten the 5G mmWave antenna bracket
Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two 5 mm‑long 3IP Torx Plus screws securing the 5G mmWave antenna bracket.
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Remove the 5G mmWave antenna bracket
Use one hand to hold the front camera out of the way.
With your free hand, insert the tip of a spudger in one of the 5G mmWave antenna bracket's screw holes.
Pry up with the spudger to dislodge the bracket.
Remove the bracket.
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Remove the 5G mmWave antenna
Use one hand to hold the front camera out of the way.
With your free hand, grab the 5G mmWave antenna cable and gently lift the antenna out of its recess.
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Disconnect the 5G mmWave antenna cable
Grip the 5G mmWave antenna with one hand.
With your free hand, gently twist the 5G mmWave antenna cable to disconnect it.
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Remove the thermal pad
Use a spudger to gently scrape up and remove the 5G mmWave antenna thermal pad, being careful not to damage it.
Set the thermal pad aside for reassembly.
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You're left with the 5G mmWave antenna
You're left with the 5G mmWave antenna.
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Abschluss
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To run a diagnostics test with the built-in Pixel Diagnostic tool, click here.
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.