Google Pixel 10a Front Camera Replacement - Google Pixel 10a

Step 1 | Prepare your Pixel for disassembly

Avoid starting the repair with a fully charged Pixel; let the battery drain below 25% to prevent potential fire hazards.

Disconnect all cables and shut down the device completely.

If the rear cover is bulging, assume the battery may be swollen and exercise caution.

Step 2 | Heat the rear cover

Careful: Rear cover secured with mild adhesive.

Use a hair dryer to heat rear cover until it's hot to the touch.
For more information on softening adhesive, refer to this guide: Guide: Softening Adhesive.
Alternative method: Use an iOpener to heat edge of rear cover instead (see this guide).

Step 3 | Create an opening gap

Position the suction handle approximately in the middle of the rear cover's right side, keeping it close to the edge.

Step 4

Apply suction handle firmly to create a gap between cover and frame.

If separation is difficult, reheat the edge for assistance.
Insert the opening pick into the formed gap.

Step 5 | Adhesive information

Use the provided picture for reference when removing the rear cover.

Separate the adhesive from the frame perimeter using a pick.

Avoid inserting the pick more than 3 mm on the left edge to prevent damage to the wireless charging coil and graphite film.

Continue separating the adhesive near the cameras.

Step 6 | Separate the rear cover

Apply the opening pick to the device's edge and slide it around the perimeter to break the adhesive bond.

Multiple attempts or additional heat application may be required for stubborn adhesives.

Step 7

Insert opening pick deeper near top-left corner, prying to separate adhesive around camera bezel.

Step 8

Remove the rear cover by slowly peeling it upwards.

Step 9 | Remove the wireless charging assembly screws

Be meticulous in keeping track of each screw for reassembly.

Remove the fifteen Torx Plus 3IP screws securing the wireless charging assembly.

Thirteen gray screws with a length of 5.0 mm.
Two silver non-magnetic screws with a length of 5.0 mm.

Step 10 | Unclip the wireless charging assembly

Insert an opening pick into the gap between the wireless charging assembly and one of the cutouts.

Pry up gently to unclip from the cutout near the bottom-right corner.
Remove the opening pick and repeat on the left edge near the power button.

Step 11 | Remove the wireless charging assembly

Remove the wireless charging assembly.

Step 12 | Remove the battery connector cover

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the battery connector cover screw.

The screw is approximately 1.9 mm in length.

Step 13

Remove the battery connector cover.

Step 14 | Disconnect the battery

Prevent damage to delicate components when prying around the battery connector.

Insert the point of a spudger under the top-right corner of the battery connector.
Pry up gently to disconnect the battery, taking care not to damage components near the connector socket.

Step 15 | Disconnect the front camera

Insert the point of a spudger under the top-left corner of the camera connector.

Pry up gently to disconnect the front camera connector

Step 16 | Remove the front camera

Locate the front camera copper tape on the logic board.

Peel off the copper tape using a spudger and tweezers.
Remove the front camera

Step 17 | Disassembly complete

Reassembly of your phone begins now.

Carefully replace all removed parts in reverse order.

Step 18 | Remove any lens caps or liners

Avoid touching the exposed lens surface.

Remove all protective caps and liners from the replacement front camera lens.
Gently handle the exposed lens to prevent smudges and fingerprints.

Step 19 | Install the front camera

Press the front camera into place.

Use a finger to press the front camera press connector and complete the connection.

Step 20 | Apply the new copper foil

Remove the copper foil from its large clear liner.

Place the copper foil onto the front camera.
Press the top section of the foil to secure it to the camera.

Do not remove any other liners yet.

Step 21

Hold the top copper foil section in place with your finger.

Use tweezers to slide the liner out of the bottom copper foil section.
Press the bottom copper foil into place on the logic board.

Step 22

Remove the tweezers-accessible liner at the top of the copper foil.

Step 23 | Connect the battery

Do not force the battery press connector into place.

Use your finger to align the battery press connector.
Gently press the battery press connector over its socket.
If it does not fit, reposition and try again.

Step 24 | Install the battery connector cover

Place the battery connector cover with its left edge hooked in position.

Lay it down flat on the device to secure it.

Step 25

Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to install the 1.9 mm-long battery connector cover screw.

Step 26 | Install the wireless charging assembly

Place the wireless charging assembly on the frame.

Press around the edges with your fingers to secure all clips.
If it won't clip in, check if something is obstructing its placement.

Step 27

Install the Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver and secure the 15 x 5.0 mm-long wireless charging assembly screws:

13 gray screws.
2 silver non-magnetic screws.

Step 28 | Test your repair

Test your repair by powering on the phone and checking all functions.

Run a diagnostics test using the Pixel Diagnostic tool.

If screen or fingerprint sensor doesn't work correctly, reconnect the screen connector.

Power off the phone completely before continuing with reassembly.

Step 29 | Clean the frame

Allow extra time for cleaning the frame, as this enables new adhesive to bond evenly.

Remove old adhesive from the frame perimeter using fingers, spudger, or tweezers.
If a large piece is available, grasp it with your fingers and pull long sections away slowly in the opposite direction.

Use high concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol on a lint-free cloth (or coffee filter) to remove any remaining adhesive residue.

Step 30 | Replace the camera bezel adhesive

Inspect the adhesive blocks surrounding the rear cameras.

If they're clean and unwrinkled, you can reuse them and skip down three steps.
Pry up and remove the seven adhesive blocks using a spudger.

Step 31

Peel off the clear liner from the camera bezel adhesive.

Align the adhesive carefully, using the rear cameras as a guide.
Lay the adhesive in place, ensuring proper alignment.

Step 32

Press the camera bezel adhesive onto the frame using your fingers.

Peel off the top blue liner from the adhesive.
A remaining thin liner will still cover the adhesive.

Step 33 | Replace the rear cover interior adhesive

Inspect the interior adhesive blocks on the rear cover carefully.

If they're clean and unwrinkled, you can reuse them.
Otherwise, use a spudger to scrape and remove the interior adhesive blocks from the rear cover.

Step 34

Peel the clear liner from the interior adhesive sheet.

Align the adhesive sheet onto the rear cover, using the camera cutout for reference.
Press the adhesive firmly into place.
Slowly peel and remove the large liner.

Step 35 | Install the rear cover adhesive

Hold the rear cover adhesive near the phone's frame.

Use the camera cutout for guidance.

Step 36

Peel down the top half of the clear liner to expose the adhesive, leaving it partially in place.

Step 37

Allow sufficient time for precise placement.

Position the adhesive carefully along the frame's edges.
Lay the top edge onto the frame and press down to secure alignment.
Slowly peel away the clear liner as you press the rest of the adhesive in place.

Step 38

Press the adhesive firmly around the entire frame using a spudger.

Step 39

Remove the rear cover adhesive liner by peeling it upwards.

Step 40

Remove all remaining liners from the replacement camera bezel adhesive.

Step 41

Remove the perimeter adhesive liner.

Carefully inspect the frame for any remaining liners.
Remove all remaining liners.

Step 42 | Inspect the rear camera glass

Cleanliness of rear cover camera cutouts is crucial for optimal performance.

Wipe rear cover camera cutouts gently with a lint-free cloth, if necessary.
Remove any lens caps or liners from the rear cameras and wipe lenses clean with a lint-free cloth if needed.

Step 43 | Install the rear cover

Place the rear cover over the frame.

Firmly press along the edges with your fingers or a tool to secure the adhesive.
Alternative method: Hold the phone and squeeze firmly around the perimeter for enhanced adhesion.

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