Google Pixel 4 XL Screen Replacement (Fix Your Broken Display!)

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4 жыл бұрын

Today I am going to show you how to change the screen on the Google Pixel 4 XL. For what the phone is, the screen is cheap, but a little difficult to replace.
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How to feed the cable through the frame - • Feeding the Cable into...
Required tools-
T4 Torx Driver
Metal Razor Blade
Playing Card
Glue (below) and Clamps
Heat
Patience.
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@jaypochop5423 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this, super helpful. I would never have been able to do this successfully on my own without this video

@Stranger69la 2 жыл бұрын

I want to say thank you for this awesome video. I wasn't sure I would be able to do it myself (minor experience doing stuff like this), but after seeing your video I was determined to do it myself. I was quoted 309.99 plus tax for the screen repair, I also had to change the battery due to it not working neither (109.99 + tax). I bought all the parts needed, LCD, battery, including the glue, clamps, (already had hot air machine) for about 105. Was able to repair successfully and now I am a happy camper. Thank you Brother!

@kengizell673 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job.. and thank you for the repair walk through 👍🏿

@itscolfaxbaby 3 жыл бұрын

When you get to the part when you have to feed the lcd ribbon cable through the frame, simply loosen most of the torx screws on the motherboard, and disconnect the rest of the ribbon cables, then the motherboard will be able to lift just enough that you can get the lcd ribbon cable through. make sure you clip the lcd ribbon cable on first, then set the lcd screen in place, if you don't you may end up sticking the new lcd on the frame and the ribbon cable won't line up, which means you'll have to heat it up and try again. good luck.

@Gumba213 2 жыл бұрын

I added pressure to the shielding backplate to give myself a little more room to work with, didn't have to remove any more screws

@Gumba213 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, only issue I had was getting the ribbon cable through. Added pressure to the metal backplate to give myself a little more room. Finally went though

@xxVVAST3Dxx 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the guide, fixed my phone today. One thing that had me stumped for a bit is inserting the screen cable through the tiny hole on the side. I wonder if there is an easy way to push it through.

@wildwolf8983 Жыл бұрын

Where did you buy the new screen from?

@oliviastott7511 4 жыл бұрын

Is it the same process for replacing the standard Pixel 4 screen? I've seen other guides where they go through the back and totally rebuild the phone on top of the new screen.

@BenMargolin 3 жыл бұрын

I ordered the part "with frame", thinking it'd be slightly easier -- did I do the wrong thing? Seems like perhaps there's a way to just move all the guts over to the new frame easier than dealing with the glue around the screen (on front)? Do you know? (Thanks, great video by the way!)

@keithcostello4145 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I did this simply for the fun of it after snagging a cracked phone for $120 on eBay. I should get a nice $100 profit fixing it myself

@dkdajoker 3 жыл бұрын

hey man great video - i gave my P4XL to a Google certified repair shop to replace my screen. They were not able to stick the back cover on after 5 visits - kept telling me it was a seal that wasnt working and that they used a 3xl seal because they didnt have the right part. It looks like its just glue! My back cover is still partially coming off. I noticed when i would charge the phone at night it would expand. What type of glue is this? At this point im down to clamp it and reglue it myself

@GohanBurner 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. I'll be doing this tomorrow. Hope the screen works...by the way, how'd you connect the screen? Did you remove the motherboard or were you able to get the screen in without having to do that?

@troykachor3521 4 жыл бұрын

How did it go?

@craigspalding2622 4 жыл бұрын

Nothing like skipping the most difficult part in getting the connector for the screen through the gap

@RealWorldReview 4 жыл бұрын

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@kevintroendle3792 4 жыл бұрын

@@RealWorldReview jkkjk

@adacustomcomputers4709 3 жыл бұрын

It isn't that difficult to push it through, just be careful of the white wire running along side the LCD connector

@craigspalding2622 3 жыл бұрын

@@adacustomcomputers4709 it's still the most difficult part of the whole repair.

@adacustomcomputers4709 3 жыл бұрын

@@craigspalding2622 no it isn't

@derekbacani7019 3 жыл бұрын

How much was cost?

@ashclark3769 4 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, least we know the screen ain't coming out on its own dam 👌👌

@johnniestang 4 жыл бұрын

You list "Double-sided adhesive" as part of the supply list but I don't recall seeing you use it. What is it for and do I need it do replace the front glass?

@RealWorldReview 4 жыл бұрын

It is part of the list of tools I put on all my videos. I wouldn’t recommend it for the screen, but I generally replace the adhesive for the back, so that’s where you can use it. Those things aren’t entirely required for every repair, but they’re nice for other repairs if this isn’t the only one.

@KennyKingBoy 4 жыл бұрын

When you tried to test the screen were you getting sound and touch only? Or was nothing happening?

@RealWorldReview 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t remember, I just remember that the screen had to be “on the phone” in order to test to make sure it was working, which it was.

@albertonirv 2 жыл бұрын

hello, one question, what quality is that screen? is it similar or equal to the original?

@RealWorldReview 2 жыл бұрын

From what I receive, the OLED is always original, but the glass may be either OEM, but replaced, or aftermarket. Either way I have never had issues with the screen quality

@bibodude Жыл бұрын

In your video, you suggest to clean and remove the old glue with the speed of 400%. I tried hard, but I'm still unable to achieve such speed.

@camphill 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job. Google didn't want to make it easy.

@Skyefuego 3 жыл бұрын

what are those two tabs at the bottom of the new screen?

@RealWorldReview 3 жыл бұрын

Shipping I think. To make sure the cable doesn't get damaged. They do this on the Pixel 3XL, 4, and 4 XL.

@rockters 2 жыл бұрын

does face unlock still work after screen change? I've seen that it doesn't work for many...

@RealWorldReview 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve never had it fail in my 5+ times repairing the 4 series

@rockters 2 жыл бұрын

@@RealWorldReview Thanks, I'll make the change once the replacement screen arrives and I'll see what happens. Thanks again for the video and for sharing your experience.

@asaamv 4 жыл бұрын

How to get a original display for pixel 4 ? And where can we buy original display as it came from factory ?

@justjaaay696 3 жыл бұрын

Got my pixel 4 xl screen broken recently and according to my sources no one is making unoriginal copies of the display as the phone was not that popular. I guess that's a good thing as all of the parts only are legitimate lmao

@MrComerford77 4 жыл бұрын

What's a safe temp for the phone when heating up?

@RealWorldReview 4 жыл бұрын

The heat gun I use goes from 600-1200F, but if you use a heating pad 150-250F should be enough. Generally I use the heat gun for 3-5 seconds on one spot and move around. You can feel the pressure, which will let you know if to use more heat or not.

@derekbacani7019 3 жыл бұрын

When you replace the screen is ut still 90hz?

@RealWorldReview 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@derekbacani7019 3 жыл бұрын

Wow.... You replied quick

@sag.. 4 жыл бұрын

will my phone keep its water resistant function after repair if I apply same adhesive from your affiliate link in description and follow same procedure as you did in this video ?

@justjaaay696 3 жыл бұрын

Not really, getting the water resistance back is pretty hard to do once the phone has been opened. You'd need to use special watersealing glue and also make sure that all of the potential entrance for the water is sealed shut. But basically once opened, better not try submerging phone in the water.

@KevinTechnologx Жыл бұрын

What would you charge for a screen replacement on this phone?

@sergioovalle6359 3 жыл бұрын

Necesito quien lo cambie en colombia

@jeremiperez2181 3 жыл бұрын

Does OEM screen support 90hz?

@RealWorldReview 3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@jeremiperez2181 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@dionisisvitouladitis8347 3 жыл бұрын

How much cost the screen? Hi from Greece!

@AngryWildMango 3 жыл бұрын

Right now looks like for an OEM part ( an original part ) its like $70-$110 in America at least. Ifixit.com or witrigs.com Also the ifixit kits are great! (the heat sponge for melting the screen glue isn't that good though, i would recommend a heatgun or hair dryer)

@SuperMan-uj7dh 3 жыл бұрын

I doubt it's water resistant anymore, IP 68?

@RealWorldReview 3 жыл бұрын

Once you break the phone there's no more water resistance

@chitosesenri7087 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, great video.I was told there are different quality of screens. Local phone repair places gave me two options 1. Google original screen(includes more than the screen like the part with the side buttons) $420. Includes labor. 2. After market screen, I think only the screen part. $220. Includes labor. I was told this one can break more easily, it's not gorilla Glass. I don't really mind it as the google option can get me a whole pixel4xl. But does non google screen display images just like the original? In 90hz? Thanks.

@RealWorldReview 2 жыл бұрын

They're the same screens, one just comes in the frame. #1 is way over priced, but it is a lot of work compared to #2

@chitosesenri7087 2 жыл бұрын

@@RealWorldReview Can you also talk about if either has gorilla glass, because they're also offering to install a screen protector. Going for the 200 option. Thanks!

@bangingslot9284 4 жыл бұрын

and never have a blade in the hand while forcing :)

@FukkDogg 2 жыл бұрын

So you’re telling me the connector for the new screen just went in without removing the motherboard or lifting it? 😒 you gotta say the most important part of the replacement.

@RealWorldReview 2 жыл бұрын

With minimal lifting yes. But look at the description. That videos there

@walkthroughvault6419 4 жыл бұрын

Is it really that simple? Pixel 2 was the easiest to install up until this. The pixel 3 line is HORRENDOUS. You have to remove everything.

@RealWorldReview 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, feeding the cable though can be difficult, but the Pixel 4 line seems slightly easier than the Pixel 3 line. At least with the Pixel 4 you aren’t forced to remove the logic board to replace the screen

@itscolfaxbaby 3 жыл бұрын

You dont show how you got the lcd cable through the hole... hahahah

@RealWorldReview 3 жыл бұрын

In the description I do lol