So I bought a pixel 8 pro a few days ago, and my dumbass dropped it and sure enough the back glass cracked as a result. I ordered a replacement case from iFixit, but I’m worried about doing the replacement myself. Does anyone have any experience in this regard and can offer any tips? Do I have to disassemble the entire phone, or is there a way to only get the back cover/frame off without going through the screen?

  • anon232@lemm.eeOP
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    11 months ago

    Well I mostly got the phone for the color. I love the bay blue color so a case would just cover it up. It looks like based on the official google repair doc and the ifixit video that I’ll have to disassemble the entire phone. I ordered the back glass and all the adhesives I’ll need to replace (so so much glue!) from ifixit. Like you said I’ll have to go slow, just hoping I don’t break something in the process. My biggest worry is the screen since there’s some ribbon cables very close to where you have to use the pry tools. Even a youtuber broke their screen opening it first try.