How to Repair Cracked Screen Glass Only Replacement on Google Pixel 7/7A/6/6A 5/4/ New DIY Method
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- Опубліковано 14 лис 2022
- Glass only replacement on cracked displays For Google Pixel 7/7A 6/6A, Pixel 5/5A, Pixel 4/4A/XL, Pixel 3/3A/XL,
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It is good to know the diy method that you share. But as my personal experience, it is not as easy as it seen. I have repaired a lot of lcd glass, and to be honest the support tools on this diy kit is on another level difficulty 😮
Learned my lesson the hard way a few years ago. Patience is top priority!!
Kinda wish you would just release more full length videos with specific phones. Especially as I have the 3xl and you mentioned that the screen on the 3XL isn't released easily from the frame as they do with the newer Pixel phones and so referenced some other video. I would also worry that the video doesnt include enough info on "stickers" for keeping glue out of sensitive areas. Otherwise this isn't enough for me to feel confident in trying this method out or buying the kit.
Hey man! just ordered a kit for my Pixel 4a would love to try de circle for the camera! thanks!
How do you prevent any excess glue going into the speaker?
Ok... this is definitely harder than it seems, especially because the video is incomplete. The tape is only mentioned for a second, for example. That much praised OCA blade is just a piece of punched steel, not even deburred. It will cut the bezel, it will scratch the display underneath... but cutting the glue... not so much.
Also, phone will shut down due to heat long before the glue becomes soft enough.
Now waiting for the glue to cure... which seems to take forever. Next time I'll get the UV light. Well, assuming that actually is as great as the video suggests...
It's kind of required I thought!
@@djmips
Instructions were wrong on the eBay page. Was supposed to use less glue. They send me new glass, but didn't get around to installing it as I've since bought a 6a to replace the 4a. The 4a was a much nicer size though.
If I order a pixel 6a front glass kit will I get the pro tool kit too?
Considering doing this myself. My two concerns are removing the old screen without damaging anything, and not getting glue into the call speaker. Any tips? Pixel 7 pro. This will be with your glass kit, and pro tool kit.
"Just be careful not to nick the sensitive flex cable at the bottom either way"
Man . . . really wish you would have mentioned that sooner in the video.
You mean you didn't watch the entire video BEFORE starting the work? Bruh! 🤨
Do you have a sort of clean room to avoid dust getting under the glass?
Amazing
Thanks!! Could this process work on iPads (pro) as well? Or is that only possible with loca? Would be really cool if I could repair my iPad Pro 11” with one of your kits as well!
Hello Bartem,
I can confirm the process works on iPad pros. Almost all modern touchscreen devices are made the same.
However, anytime you see other videos on UA-cam where they are using a wire tool to separate the glass, you can be certain our method works as well.
LOCA is the liquid adhesive we use after removing the factory OCA which originally comes in film version (but requires a special laminating machine using pressure as well as vacuum to install).
OCA just stands for Optically Clear Adhesive and the L in LOCA stands for Liquid.
Any questions/concerns please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further.
Have a great rest of the day.
The replacement glas already come with glue? Or I need to buy
what type of adhesive is used
My phone is a Pixel 4a. I was able to separate the glass from the digitizer, and the digitizer is working great. But the polarizing film that sits between the digitizer and the glass is torn. The kit I purchased from you came with new glass, but not with new polarizing film. Do you sell the film, or know where I could find it? I'm having trouble finding it online. Thanks!
What a great shortcut! Love the idea and am actually gonna try this. In just a bit I'm gonna put an order in for the Pixel 4a kit. I would like to try the camera hole cover film as well, so could you please include it with my order? I will reply again hopefully in a few days to let everyone know how it went replacing the glass. I'm feeling pretty positive I can do this
Thank you for your comment!
Yes, we've been doing some experiments with friends who do not have an experience with cell phone repair. While Samsung phones are still proving to be on the difficult side for a novice, iPhones and Google Pixel phones are proving to be a lot more DIY friendly by a novice following our video.
Granted, I have been there to guide them verbally, and remind them to keep an eye on the heat, I do not tell them any more than what is mentioned in the video.
As for Pixel 4A, not a problem we can include the film for you but it's a phone that's going to be easy to glue off the phone. This way you won't be left with a visible circle as well (Granted this is only visible with the display off). Either way, simply send us a message once the order has been placed and I can include one for you.
Another thing I want to mention is that, while I was personally so accustomed to doing the repair glass side up, our iPhone method is proving to be less prone to mistakes for a novice DIYer.
The iPhone method I'm mentioning is found here:
ua-cam.com/video/HowxhvCw20A/v-deo.html&feature=shares&t=255
In a nutshell, it is separating the glass while the display is on the gel pad glass side down. By positioning the wire as close to the work surface as physically possible, it eliminates an error that can occur with the OCA blade (inserting too deep). On Pixel phones, you can see exactly where the display 'steps up' from the glass layer, and this is where you would start slicing (you can start with the wire tool there, or the OCA blade, just ensure whichever tool you use are gliding on the glass surface so it slices through the OCA layer).
The only precaution you want to be aware of is that whenever you remove the display to re-position or check your work, twist it off, instead of trying to lift it off as the gelpad is strong enough to cause the display to over flex if you try to lift it off as is. As shown here:
ua-cam.com/video/HowxhvCw20A/v-deo.html&feature=shares&t=310
Hope that helps!
Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great rest of the day.
@@ecdiy Ok I put my order in. I hope you will include the camera hole cover film. Thanks!
@@carlastork3091 Hello Carla,
Thank you so much for your order!
Not a problem at all. I have made a note and we will include the camera hole cover film as promised.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further.
Have a great rest of the day.
@@carlastork3091 how did it go?
I am also thinking about ordering the 4a kit. How did the process go?
How do I get that optically clear glass thing for my google pixel 6a camera hole? I was just about to buy this as a 'hey why not try it myself' but didn't see it in the kit. Also, does the kit come with the wire you used? I didn't see that in the picture either.
Thanks!
Hello Matt,
The camera hole cover film is not necessary for your phone. On a Pixel 6A, the hole for the front camera isn't actually a physical hole like it is on many Samsung phones.
It is kind of like the Pixel 6, in a sense that there is a clear piece of plastic there. This means that you don't have to worry about glue getting on the front camera when it comes to gluing. Simply clean the area with Q-tip and isopropyl alcohol for an extra thorough cleaning prior to gluing.
Any questions, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Best regards,
Wow cool mate. I would also that
Hi there, regarding the 6a have you done with this technique? The underlying screen works, but the glass is broken. I would prefer to repair the 6a without removing the screen from the phone. Thanks for the info
You can indeed do it but since this video, I'm finding that it is easier for novice to do the repair with the screen removed from the frame. Compared to Samsung phones, removing the screen from the frame is not a difficult thing to do on Pixel phones.
We do feature a Pixel 6A glass only repair with a hairdryer in the latest shorts for Pixel phones.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Great video! Just wondering, if I was to buy the glue on its own separately, what glue would you recommend using?
I would be too biased to answer this objectively. The one we sell, Stronghold is our own, formulated specifically for us by the glue manufacturer. You can buy it on its own but please note it could just be that I got familiar with our glue the most. I have not experimented with others for years since ours have been working well for me.
Contact me through our site if you happen to be interested.
Best regards,
@@ecdiy oh, I'll check yours out if you can buy it on its own, I already got hold of a glass replacement just didn't wanna end up putting T8000 on it and screwing up the screen 👍 appreciate it
what glue you're using?
Is the phone still watertight after this reparation?
Since you guys don't have the replacment for Pixel 6 pro glass, does your glue work together with the glass that has glue pre-applied on the back? Or I have to remove pre-applied glue on the glass before use your glue?
Thank you for taking your time to comment.
We do have the kit available for Pixel 6 Pro now, but to answer your question, our glue does work with glass that has glue pre-applied on the back. It does however, add about 0.1mm of thickness to the repair when our glue is applied over the OCA layer.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further.
Best regards
Does the pixel 3A required a camera hole cover? I ordered my kit but didn't mention the cover film.
No, it does not. In the Pixel 3A, the display is held onto the frame by adhesive along the edges of the front glass only. This means that once the glass is removed, the display is freed from the frame, and you would need to apply adhesive to attach the display back onto the frame where the front camera is located.
For the Pixel 3A and most of the Pixel phones, we now recommend removing the entire glass with the display off the frame, similar to the process used for iPhones. We have covered this in our short video titled 'Latest Update for Pixel Phones.'
We make regular updates based on feedback from other DIYers to address any recurring pain points. The page with a summary of the updates, along with direct links for the videos, is provided with our kit (bit.ly/expresscelldepot) to ensure everyone doing the repair has the latest & the best information.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Best regards,
i ve just bought a repair glas set for my google pixel 6 pro, but than i saw in your tutorial, that you ve used glue to apply the glas on your screen. which glue could i use in my case to apply it on my phone? thanks
You need LOCA, which stands for Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive. I don't want to come across as though I'm just trying to get a sale from you because in the grand scheme of things, the profit from a tube of glue even if you were to purchase ours is pretty much negligible.
However, ours is something we get specifically formulated for us after having experimented with many different brands of LOCA to know the optimum specs that work best for cell phone screen repair.
Some of the characteristics we dialed in over the years include optical clarity, tensile strength, viscosity, contractility and they all play a roll in how the installation goes. Other glues may not behave the way ours does in this video. I do not want this to scare you though, please feel free to try others.
Ours is called Stronghold, there are some copy cats out there, but they cannot be the same as ours. We are only not pursuing a claim for the infringement just yet as they have yet to cross the threshold to make it worth the time and we are focused more on further experimentation to make the repair easier.
If you are interested, please feel free to comment further/contact us. We can ship internationally for cheaper too if you do not require tracking (partial tracking will be provided which will show the item leaving the country).
Hi , i was wondering, is there a recommended ammout of oca glue that you advice?
I was wondering this too. i assume it is better to put more a little too much that you can clean off w a rag later than deal with too little glue?
Is there a video on the pixel 6 pro removal with the curved screen? I watched the Samsung ones and the wire does seem to work around the curve IF you get the OCA blade in the corner right. Pixel 6 Pro video please?
What did you end up doing?
What did you end up doing?
The wire left significant scratches on the sides of the screen. Also, I applied the glue 4 days ago and it still hasn't dried. I user the UV light for hours, then a heat gun and nothing. The edges of the screen have not glued completely to the frame.
I'm so sorry I'm just seeing this now. May I ask which phone this happened with?
As for the glue - the glue is only for the viewing area of the display (clear portion of the front glass).
Any other area would not receive the light exposure and will not cure. To bond the display to the frame, use the double-sided tape after thoroughly cleaning both the glass and the frame with isopropyl alcohol and allowing them to dry.
As for the wire leaving scratches, the bezel would have prevented the wire from rubbing against the very edge of the display following this video. Your clarification would be greatly appreciated.
Once again I'm sorry for the late reply. I just happened to see that this comment went completely unanswered.
Best regards,
Can you show us how to use LOCA UV glue on pixel 4 xl
I received the Google Pixel 6 pro kit. It has the wire included. But the screen is curved. Other videos only use the blade on curved screens. Should I use the wire at all? There is just one long crack from top right corner to bottom center. Thanks!
How you ended with your repair?
I received the kit for pixel 7 pro, also curved screen.
How do you know how much glue to use? Seems inevitable that glue will spill out around the edge. Am I supposed to clean up excess glue before it dries? If so, what method? Thanks!
Please note that this amount does vary from glue to glue.
We specify the amount needed for each phone using our glue on the installation guide page, the address to which we print on the slip placed on top of the contents of the kit.
Using the method shown in this video, the amount of glue seepage should be minimum but you can clean the excess glue after it is cured using isopropyl alcohol and microfiber cloth.
Because the glue that seeps out the sides won't be exposed to UV light due to the black coating/black border on the outer edge of the front glass, the excess glue should be very easy to wipe off.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great rest of the day!
Mine had some foil like material that was ripped behind the cracked screen every video I seen I don't see that. It's a pixel 6 pro can I just remove the rest of it and put new glass screen back on or do I need new LCD is that part of the LCD screen cause I don't see that in any videos? Thanks
Glass should come up clear as shown in the video. In your case, the glass would have come up tinted like sunglasses as it came up with the polarizer layer.
Could you let me know if you were doing the removal with our kit? and if so, what the order number is?
As for a potential remedy, can you see the display when you lay the removed glass on top of the display?
If not, you may have torn off more than just the polarizer film and unfortunately you may need to replace the display as a whole.
Any questions, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Best regards,
I got the Pixel 6a repair kit. What is use of the plastic blue film the size of the screen?
Were you able to repair your 6A?
@@MurasakiNov Not yet. Instructions are confusing. Not sure which video is the definitive way to use the kit.
Do you have a kit and instructions for the pixel 7 pro?
We have the parts coming for the Pixel 7 Pro in about 10 days. I should have a video for that phone soon after that also but the process is identical as shown in our latest tips for Pixel video featuring a 6A.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Best regards,
can i use b-7000 glue to glue screen of pixel 3?
By screen, if you mean the actual display assembly, and you mean gluing it to the frame, then yes you can indeed use B-7000 glue to glue screen of Pixel 3.
However, by screen if you mean the glass screen, no B-7000 is not optically clear.
Thank you for your comment! Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Does this process work on the 3xl?? And can I use 2mm double sided tape instead of glue??
Yes, the process works on the 3XL as well, but you'd want to follow our video on Samsung phones for 3XL specifically as the screen on the 3XL isn't released easily from the frame as they do with the newer Pixel phones that has the plastic display bezel holder like an iPhone.
As for the double sided tape, the answer would be no. You need the LOCA (or OCA, which is a film based version but the film version requires a laminator, positive pressure chamber and a negative pressure chamber machine to install) for proper functioning of the display.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Best regards,
Replacement glass only is same as remove the gorilla glass to glass normally?
removing Gorilla glass from whole LCD Panel/Combo/Folder.
There are many layers. Glass->Digitizer(touch sensor)-> then LCD/LED with backlight and many more.
Hello, is it the same procedure for the Pixel 7 Pro and 6 Pro? Thank you for your time.
Hello, yes the process for 7 pro and 6 pro is the same.
However, please kindly note that we have an updated version to the method, involving removal of the display off the phone. It makes the entire process go a lot smoother and it ends up saving time overall despite the additional step of removing the display. It is found in our shorts!
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Are you in Canada? I bought digitizer online, but no repair store is willing to take the chance.. can I ship it to you for repair?
Hello,
Mail in repair is something we are indeed looking in to. It isn't available at the moment but please contact us with the details, and we will see what we can arrange for you.
Have a great rest of the day.
Ok, so since the glue took forever to cure, it piled up in some corners, it flooded the speaker grill and the new glass sits raised in the housing compared to the original. Might also be that the replacement tape doesn't fit properly.
Sooo... 4 days later it cracked after the first drop... the original cracked at the 200th drop. And what comes out from under the broken glass' edge? Liquid glue!
I think that 2.3 mL glue is too much for the 4a.
Also, the replacement glass didn't feel as nice as the original. More like a cheap sticky plastic than glass.
Hello,
Thank you for sharing your experience. I am sorry to hear that your repair didn't go as smoothly as we had hoped. I can definitely empathize with your disappointment.
First, I'd like to note that it would not be a problem for us to send you a replacement glue along with a replacement glass, regardless of what may have caused this issue, as we want you to be able to make a successful repair. Glass removal is the hardest part, and it does sound like you were able to do it successfully.
However, if you had glue piling up in some corners, it is likely an indication that the surface you were working on may not have been level, as indicated in the video. This can raise the glass on one side over the other, and when it is bad enough, it can expose the edge of a glass beyond the frame.
You may have noticed that whether it be Samsung, Google, Apple, or others, every glass part has the edges covered either by a metal or plastic frame. This is because, structurally speaking, the edge of a piece of glass is particularly vulnerable to fracture. It is quite likely that an edge being exposed is what caused the glass to break more easily. I can confirm that our glass is the highest grade available on the market. When we conduct the break/bend/scratch/drop test, it is comparable to the original part. There is also a 6 months update video for the Pixel 6, which was used actively as a daily device without a screen protector.
Although our glue does tack up in seconds and cures in minutes on a sunny day, considering many people around the world do not get much sunlight in the winter time, we have been including a separate UV light with every single kit free of charge in the new combination of accessories, which is seen in this video.
Could you kindly confirm if you have placed your order on our website, and could you kindly confirm if you happened to watch our latest tips & trick for Pixel videos on our channel?
If we can be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Best regards,
@@ecdiy Hi I've responded four times, but my replies keep disappearing.
Could you give me a rundown on how I bend the blade before shoving it in the corner? Im afraid ill shatter the oled at the corner, i think ill be fine if i get it inserted.
Hello Arya,
Thank you for your comment!
Although the tool has the tendency to bounce back to it's original flat state, if you use constant force it does stay slightly bent even after it returns.
Just wanted to also note; I'm just waiting on a cracked Pixel 6A to arrive to do a short video on it but so far our customers are reporting that it's easier to do the glass removal with the plastic bezel frame removed off the display.
The bezel does come off rather easily with heat. With the bezel removed, there will be a clear 'step' from the glass where the OLED begins, which means you can press the OCA blade against the glass to make the initial slice or even skip straight to the wire, just as shown in our latest iPhone video (linked below)
Doing it this way, you do need to place the display glass side down and be mindful not to pull the display straight up when you do need to re position it on the gel pad. You can twist it sideways to remove the display off the gelpad without bending the display as shown here:
ua-cam.com/video/HowxhvCw20A/v-deo.html&feature=shares&t=308
You'd also want to have the wire as close to the work surface as possible as shown in the video.
We have already begun including the adhesive tapes for both the front and the back side of the bezel with all of our Pixel kits.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great rest of the day!
@@ecdiy okay thanks!
I just ordered the kit in your store hopefully I can get it done!
I will probably wait for the guide video you were talking about before starting work on mine
@@Aryagarg23 Not a problem at all! It is the least we can do.
I thought some parts of your UA-cam name sounded familiar! Thank you for choosing us.
If by chance you are able to send me a photo of how the display is cracked, I would be happy to take a look and see if there's anything noteworthy.
I have logged your order number and I will notify you as soon as the shorts video previously mentioned is up.
Have a great rest of the day!
If the bottom of my screen is uncracked, is it better to start working the wire from the bottom unshattered portion of screen?
If you are doing the repair with the screen detached from the phone's frame as shown in our latest shorts for Pixel phones, which is also a lot safer and faster overall, then you can start from the bottom.
However, if you are following the method as shown in this video, I wouldn't recommend starting from the bottom due to the risk of the sensitive flex cable that runs across the bottom being poked/damaged during the initial insertion.
Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Best regards,
Did mine, its very easy to do. Took 20mins fully installed. Its just the fingerprint sensor. If your phone is still LOCKED by the phone company because your still paying for it. You can't calibrate the new fingerprint sensor. Call the phone company explain what you did and maybe they'll unlock it. Otherwise use the pin or pattern unlock..
I have not experienced this on my end but fingerprint may need to be re-registered after the process due to the slight difference in the way the ultrasonic waves travel through the factory adhesive vs ours.
Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Hey! Would the process be the same with Pixel 7 Pro?
Hello,
Thank you for your comment!
The process for Pixel 7 Pro and 6 Pro are the same as Samsung S10~23 Ultra. We do have a video for them on our channel as well.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great rest of the day.
How about apply Alcohol on the crack line to let in sip into display to soften the glue to easy the separation process?
For pieces that are cracked into small pieces (size of a grain of rice), what you describe does work well.
However, for larger pieces the alcohol has trouble seeping into the glue layer in a meaningful way to make the removal of the glass easier.
I find the method of combining heat, wire and the OCA blade together removes the glass efficiently enough.
However, as explained in our latest update for Pixel phones, submerging the display in isopropyl alcohol to remove the display holder bezel is a recommended step to take.
Just ordered. Can I try the camera hole cover?
Shoot, just saw this. Unless you emailed us to let us know, it was sent out without the camera hole cover. Which phone are you working on? Happy to send it via letter mail.
Thank you for taking your time to comment and thank you very much for choosing us!
Best regards,
@@ecdiy Pixel 5; I didn't email sorry, would love the camera hole cover though if it's possible
How and where do you apply the tape? I have the Pixel 4A but there is no hole where the camera is, do I still need to apply the glass with the display detached?
On Pixel 4A: You would still apply the tape at the top and the bottom along the sides. The tape is ultimately what holds the display panel (glass + electronic display) to the phone's frame.
As per our latest update (shorts video), it is much safer and faster overall to remove the display off the phone for the glass removal. (We've had a few people make errors with the initial insertion of the tool resulting in damage to the display). There is no benefit to re-installing it prior to gluing, so technically you can still install the top & bottom seal tape for gluing and you don't 'need' to apply the glass with the display detached, it is recommended.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further!
Have a great rest of the day.
@@ecdiy is glass tape included in the kit? I don’t see mention of it. is tape required for a 6a?
@@udance4everYes it is. All kits come with the glass tape. It replaces the factory water resistance seal tape that goes around the parameter of the phone.
You can technically do the repair with adhesive like B-6000 for all Pixel phones including the 6A but please note B6000 does not yield the same water resistance as the tape.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Best regards,
does this 30 doller kit include UV light and sticker thermometer. if yes than thanks i am gonna order right now. if not than what are the alternatives. Please do reply soon.
Hello Rishabh,
That is correct. We do believe they make the repair easier and we are including them free of charge for a limited time. While the glue cures under daylight, we find it easier to spot cure with the UV light as the glue fills each corner, and the sticker thermometer takes out the guess work while allowing for efficient glass removal.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further.
Have a great rest of the day.
@@ecdiy thank you so much for replying.
Is there much difference between the way professional mechanics applies the glass using punching machine and bubble remover machine.. versus this method.. i do have facility for low pressure desiccator...
Secondly, in the worst case scenario if i misaligned the glass.. is it easy to remove thi uv cured glass..?
Thanks
@@rishabhkaurav Hello Rishabh,
Thank you for your comment.
The difference is that with the OCA (film) application that you see the pros using it is more or less a set it & forget it whereas the LOCA application, you do need to be present to monitor the spread and make adjustments should the need be.
You can also process multiple devices at a time in the bubble remover machine. In short, it is much more efficient to do the OCA method when working on multiple devices.
However, in terms of functionality there isn't a noticeable difference.
In the worst case scenario you misaligned the glass you can remove it easily given that you remove it within 24 hours of the initial installation.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further.
Best regards,
What kind of hitgun do you use?
It's an old school, discontinued, basic black and decker heat gun I picked up from a garage sale years ago. You don't need it to be fancy!
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Best regards,
Hey, thank you so much for these kits and really helpful videos - I'm about to buy one of the kits for pixel 6 pro and had a few questions if you could help?
- Am I right in thinking I don't need to worry about glue around the front camera on the 6 pro because there's no hole etc?
- Any tips for tackling the curved screen? I saw one of your videos recommending using the tool to get over halfway round the corner before using the wire but I wondered whether you thought using just the tool and going down the middle would be less likely to damage the screen or using both tools together?
- (sorry, I think this is the last one) just to clarify, are there old adhesive strips to take off or do I remove all glue and then add adhesive strips before glue etc?
Thank you for all the help!
Thank you for taking your time to comment and thank you for your kind words. Not a problem at all, happy to help.
- For Pixel 6 Pro, there is indeed a hole for the camera. However, as with other Pixel phones, the display does come off the phone quite easily unlike Samsung phones. You can remove the display off the phone to do the gluing process.
- As noted in our latest video, it is best to use the wire tool for the most part and OCA blade only to make the initial insertion and whenever the wire tool gets stuck. You want to make sure you have enough heat at all times. It also helps to pull the wire one way (either down or away from the edge) rather than back and forth. We found that sometimes lumps of glue that gets stuck to the wire can potentially damage the screen if it's pulled back in to the curved edge.
- Removing the display off the frame, you only need to replace the tape that holds the plastic OLED frame to the phone's metal frame.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great rest of the day.
@@ecdiy Hi I also bought a kit for the pixel 6 pro. Just wondering why you would recommend taking off the screen for this repair? As it seems in all your videos for curved screens you don't take the screen off?
Also just wondering how would one use the wire with a curved screen or do we just use the metal bendy blade the entire way?
@@ecdiy If you glue the new glass with the display outside the phone, how do you assure correct positioning?
@@jcvjcvjcvjcv Great question! I'm going to make a video showing this but basically, the hole for the camera on the display panel is essentially the same size as the black circle for the camera on the glass.
Once the camera is aligned, you just have to center the bottom part of the display which can be done by eye.
It may be a bit difficult to picture hence why I think it is a good idea for our new video but it is quite intuitive.
Pixel 6 Pro, the curvature of the display and the glass help line things up naturally also.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further.
Best regards,
@@kierencheung3788 Hello, I seem to not get notifications for some replies for some reason. I realize it has been a while and I apologize.
This topic is covered on our update page, please see bit.ly/expresscelldepot but essentially as the error of inserting the tool too deep is still occurring, to ensure the highest success rate I am recommending that where it is easy to do so (Pixel phones), remove the display off the frame so you can see exactly where the display layer starts on the glass.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us/comment further.
Best regards,
what sort of wire do you use?
0.08mm alloy wire for the most part.
Does the fingerprint reader work after this procedure?
That is correct. The fingerprint reader is not affected by the procedure.
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Have a great rest of the day.
I need the pixel 6a secrem please
How long does shipment to germany take?
I have checked some of the recent shipments to Germany and it looks to be getting delivered as per our estimate which is 6~10 business days. (Just over 1 week to 2 weeks).
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Best regards,
Could you make a kit for the Pixel 7 pro?
Thank you so much for reminding me! We just got the parts the other day and we should have the kits for Pixel 7 as well as Pixel 7 Pro available by Monday. We will also have a dedicated video for the Pro series soon as well.
Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
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@@ecdiy thanks for the reply! I’ll order it as soon as the video is out!👍
Is it possible to replace pixel's 6 flashlight?
I haven't heard of the flashlight breaking. How did it happen? I'd like to think anything that has been put together, can be taken apart/replaced but in terms of the Pixel 6 flashlight, I apologize I do not have an answer.
Judging by the layout though, I'd say it'd need to be replaced from the outside, so you'd remove the camera lens cover to get to it if anything.
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Best regards,
i really thought i could do this repair but the thin wire kept snapping on me despite putting the smallest amount of force, i got a large part of the screen seperated from the adhesive but couldnt make any more progress, so i went for the bottom of the screen and immediately poked the ribbon cable.
why it kept snapping idk, i had been heating it frequently and used the sticker, but looking back i couldve used the thin blade a bit more, will for sure try this process again
Hello,
I am very sorry to hear that your experience did not go as smoothly as I had hoped. I can definitely empathize with your disappointment. It seems that there may have been a broken piece of glass with a sharp point/edge pointing towards the display, causing the wire to catch and get cut on it. (When the glass is broken due to an impact, the shock often disrupts the arrangement of the glass, although this can be difficult to notice.)
As mentioned in the video, whenever the wire gets stuck, it's advisable to approach it from a different angle or use the OCA blade to remove the glass from a different side of the broken piece.
I understand that this may not seem like much of a resolution at the moment, but if you would like to return the item, we would accept it for a full refund. Even though some of the items may have been used, and it wouldn't qualify for a free return, I can use it to fix another phone?
Could you please let me know if you were removing the glass with the display off the frame?
Thank you.
Does this Work on a Google Pixel 6pro ?
Hello Simeon, for Google Pixel 6 Pro or 7 Pro, the process is identical to Samsung curved display phones. Please refer to our Samsung S10~S23 Ultra video.
It's also worth noting that novices have an easier time with the process working with the display removed from the phone. (placing the display glass side down on the gel pad).
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great rest of the day.
Can you also add Chinese brands?
Indeed, I do want to cover these soon!
Is the glass actually the same as the original gorilla glass or is it different? Would the glass quality be better if I ordered a genuine part from ifixit(the screen)?
Our glass is made of aluminosilicate glass which is technically speaking, what Gorilla glass is. We purchase our glass as originals, but to our understanding, it is not possible to confirm that it is indeed Gorilla glass even with a spectroradiometer and the brand does not participate in authenticating parts nor do they sell the glass part on their own.
What also makes it difficult to confirm is that between different generations of Gorilla glass, it's not just the chemical composition that has changed, but the manufacturing process that reduces defects. (All glass products, like diamonds, have tiny microscopic defects).
However, we have done various tests including break tests to know that our glass is comparable to the original take-off. Most glasses found online these days are soda lime glass, or low iron soda lime glass made to look like aluminosilicate glass and there is a big price difference.
I can't speak for iFixit but theirs can only be as good as ours as we've been focusing on replacement glass parts for the past 10 years, and we carry the highest grade available on the market.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further.
Have a great rest of the weekend!
@@ecdiy Thank you for the in depth response, I do appreciate it. The reason I ask is because iFixit have genuine replacement parts from Google so it would be same as original (very resistant to scratches in my experience). However, you need to replace the whole screen, they don't have just the glass. I put in an order for your kit. I have already replaced the glass on my S10e with it and it is pretty good and I like that I will not have to take off the screen to do this with the pixel so I am willing to risk it. If I end up messing it up, I always have the genuine option later :)
@@danielhenderson7050 Not a problem at all! Thank you so much for the information I did not know about the partnership news for iFixit.
You will find the Pixel phones to be a lot easier than the Samsung phones. Especially with the latest tip I'm going to upload today! We're just going to keep on experimenting and keep on improving the tools & method.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great rest of the day!
What kind of glue for screen?
It is called Stronghold LOCA. LOCA stands for Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive, there are several options but please kindly note many LOCAs require a separate UV lamp to cure. Ours is specially formulated to be hypersensitive to UV, so much so that exposure to daylight on a cloudy winter day is enough to cure the glue. Other parameters such as contractility, tensile strength and viscosity have all been fine tuned over the years for optimum results.
Please note there are a few sellers infringing on our trademark, Stronghold LOCA is developed by us and is exclusive to us.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further.
Best regards,
Also the wire broke off and is in my phone
Could you let me know if you have been following the method on the latest tips and tricks page? (Working with the display off the phone with the bezel removed. With this method, as long as the wire is held tight and low to the glass, the wire does not touch the OLED layer. With the bezel removed, there is also much less strain on the wire.
We print the address on the "Thank You" slip included in the kit, and we place this on top of the contents of the kit but it seems as though some still miss it.
Also if you could advise me your order number so I can assist you further, I would greatly appreciate it.
Best regards,
How much of the adhesive should I put?
Depends on the device, may I ask what device you are working on? We do outline the amount in the listing as well.
@@ecdiy pixel 6
@@ecdiywhere is the information about the glue amount?
@@maliana86 We had to remove them due to other glues not meeting the same specs and yielding different results.
For our kits, the glue amount is specified in the listing as well as our installation guide page with the latest tips & tricks, the address to which we print on the "ThankYou" slip included in every kit.
Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great rest of the day.
@@ecdiy Do you mean that I am supposed to use the whole amount provided with the kit? There is no specification on the website listing about glue amount to be used. There was also no address to an installation guide page printed on the thank you note that I received in the package.
which glue is he use 4:58? Do you know?
It is called Stronghold LOCA. LOCA stands for Liquid Optically Clear Adhesive, there are several options but please kindly note many LOCAs require a separate UV lamp to cure. Ours is specially formulated to be hypersensitive to UV, so much so that exposure to daylight on a cloudy winter day is enough to cure the glue. Other parameters such as contractility, tensile strength and viscosity have all been fine tuned over the years for optimum results.
Please note there are a few sellers infringing on our trademark, Stronghold LOCA is developed by us and is exclusive to us.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further.
Best regards,
nobady ralized that whit pixel 6 pro?
We do have a video for Pixel 6 Pro/7 Pro! It's in the shorts.
THIS VIDEO IS NOT ALL WE NEED TO KNOW. Lemon oil lightly applied to paper towels worked better to remove adhesive, then use IPA to remove oil. After that, it all went well until I put on the liquid adhesive. It flowed over the screen and as I worked out a bubble the screen flickered green then refused to work. My wife's phone is now dead. I think the liquid flowed down into the phone and shorted something out. In the future, please include how much adhesive we are supposed to use, and how to prevent the liquid from shorting out the phone.
Hello,
Could you kindly confirm if this has happened with our kit? I ask because there have been other comments on our videos from users using different kits. Our glue shouldn't cause shorting following the methods outlined.
Furthermore, with our kit, we include a slip at the very top of the contents with a link to our latest tips & tricks. On it, we cover everything you mentioned, including the precise amount of glue, the newest method for glass separation, as well as gluing. The new method involves removing the display from the phone. The extra step of removing the display may seem like additional work, but it significantly reduces the overall repair time.
When you use the precise amount of glue outlined specifically for each phone, you should only have a trace amount of excess glue.
I can empathize with your disappointment either way. Please contact us with your order number if this has happened with our kit, and we will see what we can do for you.
Thank you, and have a great rest of the day.
This guy thinks it's the adhesive while putting lemon oil all over it and blaming you. Hilarious
IPA? 🧐... as in Beer? 🍻
Why do we need fragile glass on it..? YOu can just use it without glass
You can technically use it without glass but glass is the only material so far that is optically clear while offering great scratch resistance.
Plastic/acrylic materials would develop a haze pretty quickly due to fine scratches caused by dirt/debris/keys...etc things in the pockets/hard surfaces.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Best regards,
How difficult is it on pixel 3a xl
Difficulty relative to other screen glass only replacement, I'd say it's on the easy side. Glue was thicker and softer back then. On the 3A XL, it's definitely easier to remove the display panel off the phone, place it down on the gel pad glass side down and slice with the wire tool.
Difficulty in general, still not an easy repair like how it used to be way back when replacing the front glass did not involve any glue, just couple screws and click tabs.
How much glue is that?
Depends on the phone. Which phone are you curious about? Better question might be, howcome I was never notified of this comment? I'm so sorry.
Where buy glass?
We are happy to provide you with just the glass. Let me know the model and quantity.
There are also other sellers on marketplaces like eBay & Amazon that sell just the glass, but the quality may vary.
Thank you!
What if I apply heat by putting it in the microwave?
I know you aren't serious! It's a big no no.
@@ecdiy 20 secs on 500W.
I'll try to upload a vid.
@@deNuNietNooitNiet Seriously? Don't do it. It has the potential to catch fire and/or make your microwave quite literally blow up.
If you try to promote/encourage this, I may have to delete your comment(s).
There are jokes I'm happy to roll with, but this isn't one of them.
If he could have included the gel pad in the kit rip great kit though
Hello,
I'm so sorry for the delay. Not sure how I missed it but for a limited time only, we have been including pretty much all the accessories (sticker thermometer, gel pad, wire tool, UV light) in this video free of charge.
The promotion is still ongoing!
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further.
Have a great rest of the day.
I've ruined a few displays do far on my Samsung phones. Usually nick a corner trying insert the blade. If i ever get past that step i think I'll be okay.
Hello Joe,
Thank you for taking your time to comment.
Given the display is heated, as long as the tip is curled and the tool is 'leaned back' upon insertion so it just touches the underside of the glass as mentioned in the Samsung videos, it does not cause damage upon entry.
If by chance you are able to provide us with photos of the device(s), I should be able to take a look and see where the issue may be.
Now, the method shown in this video should eliminate the insertion concerns because when the wire is pulled tight the lips of the frame would ensure the wire touches the underside of the glass so that when you slice into the display area, the wire is cutting into the correct layer. However, please note this style of initiating the separation only works for flat displays.
Any questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us/comment further.
Best regards,
Hi are you showing this on a Pixel 6a?
Hello, the device in this video is a Pixel 6. However, the latest shorts video on Pixel phones is featuring a 6A (done with a hairdryer).
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great rest of the day.
@@ecdiy thanks! will you link the Shorts video for 6a (do you have a regular video) for the video, and the video too (so we can rewind)
@@ecdiyis it possible to do this with the 6A?
@@ecdiy Can u put a link to 6a video? Also, should I use alcohol with wire? Is there a place where I can get it done by someone who is a pro?
Hi there, regarding the 6a have you done with this technique? The underlying screen works, but the glasses is broken. Thanks
Be warned, for those with shattered glass, this process is not easy. I ended up peeling both the glass and whatever else is just underneath the glass off. Phone is useless at this point, it powers on but there's no display. For $30 and whatever I have to pay for a new phone, it's an expensive lesson. I'll not be trying this again on any phone and investing in a better case to protect the phone. Good luck to those who forge ahead!
weaker alchohol like 66% isopropyl will be better since it evaporates slower
But there also lies the problem. Because it is 34% water (using 66% as an example), it conducts electricity and you would want to absolutely positively ensure all of it has evaporated before turning the device on.
Sometimes, when you are constantly switching grips around the phone, it can be easy to accidentally turn the device on and that would result in water damaging the phone.
I strongly recommend using 99% isopropyl alcohol.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further!
Have a great rest of the day.
@@ecdiy it only takes a few extra seconds to evaporate than 99%
@@bruceyako When you wipe it, yes it can seem like it only takes a few extra seconds to evaporate, because it is spread so thin when you do and it is exposed to air.
If it happens to seep into the internal, we're talking minutes if not hours and you won't be able to see when it's fully evaporated.
Not worth the risk in my opinion.
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further.
Best regards,
Unfortunately Pixel 6 Pro has a punch hole on the panel itself unlike regular Pixel 6.
Indeed, we do mention following the Samsung video for the curved screen for this reason. (Except when it comes to gluing which should be done with the screen off the phone as the back glass removal on Pixel is not easy - this is outlined in the updates we provide with the kits).
Any further questions/concerns, please do not hesitate to comment further/contact us.
Have a great weekend!
I prefer to change the phone than do that
I mean if 1-2 hour of your time is worth more than 300$, then sure this isnt worth it.