Google Pixel 10a Earpiece Speaker Replacement - Google Pixel 10a

Step 1 | Prepare your Pixel for disassembly

Allow the battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair to avoid potential explosion risk due to lithium-ion battery damage.

Unplug all cables from the device.
Completely power down your Pixel for safety.
If the rear cover is bulging, take precautions against a potentially swollen battery.

Step 2 | Eject the SIM card tray

Insert a SIM card eject tool or a straightened paper clip into the small hole.

Press firmly to eject the SIM card tray.
Remove the ejected SIM card tray.

Step 3 | Heat the rear cover

Apply gentle heat to avoid damaging the rear cover.

Heat the entire rear cover with a hair dryer until it's hot to the touch.
Alternatively, use an iOpener and follow this guide for heating the edge.

Step 4 | Create an opening gap

Position the suction handle near the center of the rear cover's right edge.

As close to the edge as possible to prevent damage.

Step 5

Apply firm pressure to the suction handle until a gap appears between the cover and frame.

If difficulty persists, reheat the edge and attempt again.
Insert the tip of an opening pick into the formed gap.

Step 6 | Adhesive information

Insert tool no more than 3mm into the left edge adhesive to prevent damage to the wireless charging coil and its graphite film.

Use a reference picture for guidance while separating the rear cover's adhesive.
The rear cover is secured with adhesive around the frame perimeter and near the cameras.

Step 7 | Separate the rear cover

Slide the opening pick around the entire perimeter to separate the adhesive.

If the adhesive doesn't separate easily, reapply a moderate amount of heat and try again.

Step 8

Insert the opening pick closer to the top-left corner and gently pry, working your way around the camera bezel.

Step 9

Remove the rear cover by slowly peeling it up.

Step 10 | Remove the wireless charging assembly screws

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and take out the fifteen 5.0 mm-long screws securing the wireless charging assembly:

Thirteen gray screws
Two silver non-magnetic screws

Keep track of each screw to avoid damaging your phone and ensure correct reassembly.

Step 11 | Unclip the wireless charging assembly

Apply a precision opening pick to carefully unclip the wireless charging assembly from its two clips: one at the bottom right corner, and another next to the power button.

Step 12 | Remove the wireless charging assembly

Remove the wireless charging assembly.

Step 13 | Remove the battery connector cover

Remove the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and unscrew the 1.9 mm-long screw that secures the battery connector cover.

Step 14

Remove battery connector cover.

Step 15 | Disconnect the battery

Risk of damaging nearby components if you pry in wrong areas.

Pry under top-right corner of battery connector with spudger tip.
Apply gentle force to disconnect battery.
Pry only at the designated area, marked by a gold line on the circuit board.

Step 16 | Disconnect the front camera

Insert the spudger into the top-left corner of the front camera connector and pry upward.

Flip the camera module out of its recess and onto the logic board.

Be careful not to damage the copper foil.

Step 17 | Remove the logic board screws

Remove the 2 screws securing the logic board using a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver.
The top screw is located near the front camera.
The bottom screw is located near the right corner of the device.

Step 18 | Remove the logic board

Insert the point of a spudger near the front camera and gently pry upwards to loosen the logic board.

Step 19

Ensure the SIM card tray is fully ejected.

Pry up the logic board by inserting the point of a spudger into the notch at the bottom-right corner.

Step 20

Bend battery connector away from logic board.

This will prevent it from getting caught when removing the board.

Step 21

Lift the logic board using your fingertips.

Be careful not to touch any of the components on the board.

Step 22 | Remove the earpiece speaker

Insert the pointed end of a pair of angled tweezers under the earpiece speaker cable.
Lift the tweezers to gently peel the cable away from the frame.

Step 23

Use an angled tweezers to carefully lift out the earpiece speaker from its mounting point.

Step 24 | Disassembly complete

Reassembly now begins.

Start by laying out all parts and components.
Ensure you have the correct screws, brackets, and other hardware.

Step 25 | Remove the adhesive residue

Remove adhesive from the earpiece speaker using tweezers.
Clean the frame with a lint-free cloth to remove residue.

Step 26 | Apply replacement adhesive

Apply double-sided tape to the bottom of the earpiece speaker, trimming it as needed to fit the perimeter.

Step 27 | Install the earpiece speaker

Press the earpiece speaker into its recess.
Use your finger or a spudger to press the earpiece speaker cable onto the frame.

If the cable does not stick, use double-sided tape to secure it.

Step 28 | Logic board connector information

Locate the press connector on the logic board.

As you install the logic board, ensure it is seated firmly against the screen connector.
Verify that the screen is securely attached to the underside of the logic board.

Step 29 | Install the logic board

Insert the logic board into the frame at a shallow angle, ensuring the USB-C port fits tightly within its designated cutout.

Step 30

Press the logic board near the USB-C port with your finger until it clicks into place.

If the board doesn't click, try realigning it so it fits snugly against the frame.
The logic board should fully seat against the plastic alignment pin.

Step 31

Bend the battery connector out of the way, avoiding trapping it under the logic board.
Lay the top part of the logic board in its recess.
Use a spudger to help shift the rear cameras into their cutouts.

Step 32 | Install the logic board screws

Install the two logic board screws using a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver.

Near the front camera, install one 2.9 mm-long logic board screw.
At the bottom-right corner, install the other 2.9 mm-long logic board screw.

Step 33 | Install the front camera

Align the front camera with its cutout using a spudger or your finger.

Press the camera firmly into place.

Step 34

Press the front camera press connector with your finger.

Step 35 | Connect the battery

Do not force the battery press connector into place.

Align the battery press connector with its socket using your finger.
Press the battery press connector firmly over its socket.
If unsuccessful, reposition and repeat until secure.

Step 36 | Install the battery connector cover

Hook the battery connector cover into position at its left edge.

Lay it down flat.

Step 37

Install the battery connector cover screw using a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver.

Step 38 | Install the wireless charging assembly

Place the wireless charging assembly on the frame.

Pinch around the perimeter with your fingers to secure its clips.
If the assembly feels resistant, stop and inspect for any obstructions underneath it.

Step 39

Install the wireless charging assembly using a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver.

Use fifteen 5.0 mm long screws.
Thirteen are gray and two are silver, non-magnetic.

Step 40 | Test your repair

Test your repaired phone now:

Power on and check all functions.
Run a diagnostics test with the Pixel Diagnostic tool.

If screen or fingerprint sensor issues persist, reconnect the screen connector.

Turn off your phone completely before reassembly.

Step 41 | Clean the frame

Take time cleaning the frame for even adhesive bond.

Remove old adhesive from perimeter using fingers, spudger, or tweezers.
If large piece remains, pull slowly and straight in opposite direction to remove more adhesive.

Use high concentration isopropyl alcohol (>90%) with lint-free cloth (or coffee filter) for final residue removal.

Step 42 | Replace the camera bezel adhesive

Check if the adhesive blocks around the rear cameras are clean and smooth.

If they're in good condition, you can skip the next three steps and proceed.
Pry up the seven adhesive blocks surrounding the rear cameras using a spudger's pointed end.

Step 43

Remove the clear protective liner from the camera bezel adhesive.

Carefully apply the adhesive to the device, aligning it using the rear cameras for reference.

Step 44

Use your fingers to apply pressure to the camera bezel adhesive.

Peel away the top blue protective liner.
A remaining thin liner should now be visible.

Step 45 | Replace the rear cover interior adhesive

Inspect the interior adhesive blocks for cleanliness and wrinkle-free condition.

If clean and unwrinkled, mark as reusable and proceed with caution.

Remove the interior adhesive blocks using a spudger.

Step 46

Remove the clear liner from the interior adhesive sheet.

Align the adhesive on the rear cover using the camera cutout as a guide.
Press the adhesive firmly onto the rear cover.

Slowly peel and remove the large liner to avoid damage.

Step 47 | Install the rear cover adhesive

Hold the rear cover adhesive over the phone without removing any liners.

Use the camera cutout to align the adhesive and determine its correct orientation.

Step 48

Peel down the top half of the clear liner, exposing the adhesive. Do not fully remove the liner at this time.

Step 49

Take your time aligning the adhesive to the frame. Incorrect application requires starting over with new adhesive.

Align and lay the top edge of the adhesive onto the frame.
Press down along the top edge to secure alignment.
Slowly peel away clear liner as you press rest of adhesive into place.

Step 50

Press the adhesive onto the entire using a spudger.

Step 51

Remove the large liner on the rear cover adhesive.

Pry it up with a flathead tool.

Be careful not to damage surrounding areas.

Step 52

Remove any remaining liner from the replacement camera bezel adhesive.

Step 53

Remove the perimeter adhesive liner.

Inspect the frame carefully to ensure all liner remnants are removed.

Remove any remaining liner pieces from the frame.

Step 54 | Inspect the rear camera glass

Inspect and clean the rear cover camera cutouts using a lint-free cloth, if necessary.

Remove any lens caps or liners from the rear cameras.
Gently wipe the lenses with a lint-free cloth, if needed.

Step 55 | Install the rear cover

Place the rear cover over the frame.

Firmly press the cover around the perimeter to secure with adhesive.
To enhance bonding, hold phone and compress around edges firmly.

For an extremely strong bond, place phone face-down on a flat surface under books overnight.

Step 56 | Insert the SIM card tray

Locate and open the phone's SIM card slot.
Insert the SIM card gently into its designated slot.