How to Apply a New Graphite Sheet in Your Google Pixel 8 Pro

Written By: Spencer Day

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

Time Required

10 - 20 minutes

Introduction

This repair guide was authored by the iFixit staff and hasn’t been endorsed by Google. Learn more about our repair guides here.

Follow this guide to replace the graphite sheet in your Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Before applying the new graphite sheet, it's helpful to see how it will be oriented on your phone.
Hold the graphite sheet so the clear liner is on the bottom and place it over your phone to find the proper alignment.
The sections of the graphite sheet with three flaps will go over the rear camera assembly.

Remove the larger clear liner from the back of the sheet to expose the adhesive.

Be very careful during this step! Once the graphite sheet sticks to your phone, you won't be able to reposition it. You'll have to start over with a new sheet if it gets applied incorrectly.
Gently place the top edge of the sheet onto the frame. Use the frame's lip to help position the sheet.
Carefully lay the rest of the sheet onto your phone.

The sheet needs to be firmly secured to your phone before removing any liners to prevent it from pulling up and misaligning in the next step.
Use your fingers to firmly press down and secure the graphite sheet to your phone.
Be very careful not to damage the spring contacts near the edges of your phone.

Gently peel up and remove the remaining blue liner.
If any part of the sheet starts to peel up with the liner, gently lay it back on the frame and use your fingers to secure it.

Conclusion

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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Where can I purchase a grapheme sheet? I cannot find it anywhere.

Hi Ricardo. The graphite sheet can be purchased here. I added a link to the part in the guide since it was missing, thank you!