Heat damage pixel 8
My Google Pixel 8 accidentally got exposed to heat on a glass stove and now I’m trying to figure out if it’s repairable or dangerous to keep using.
What happened:
- Somehow the glass stove turned on without me realizing.
- My phone was lying on it for some time.
- The camera protector melted externally, but I also noticed internal changes in both rear cameras.
Current symptoms:
- Both rear camera lenses now look blurry/white/bubbly internally.
- Rear camera image is distorted and blurry.
- Front camera still works perfectly.
- Phone still turns on and functions normally.
- Initially it only heated while using the camera app, but now it warms up whenever the phone is on.
Things I checked:
- No visible battery swelling.
- No smoke or burning smell.
- Screen and touchscreen work normally.
- No shutdowns so far.
I’m a student, so I’m trying to figure out the cheapest reasonable option.
Questions:
- Does this sound like only rear camera module damage, or could the motherboard/battery also be affected?
- Has anyone seen internal “bubbly/foggy” camera damage like this after heat exposure?
- Is cleaning sometimes possible, or do the rear camera modules usually need replacement?
- Would you trust cheaper aftermarket camera modules, or should I only use OEM/genuine parts?
- Is it safe to continue using the phone temporarily if there’s no swelling/smoke?
I’d really appreciate any advice or similar experiences.
u/jinx_potter — 12 days ago