Google Pixel 3a Loudspeaker Replacement

Locate the two seams on your phone:

• The screen seam separates the screen from the rest of the phone; this is where you should start prying.
• The frame seam, held in place by screws, is not where you should pry.

Do not risk damaging the display panel by prying beyond the narrow adhesive perimeter without angling your pick carefully.

• Be mindful of the screen flex cable; do not pry deeper than instructed to avoid damage.

Apply heat to the right edge of the display using either an iOpener heated for 1 minute or a hair dryer until the edge is hot to the touch.

Locate a suction cup near the right screen edge.

• Pull on the suction cup with strong steady force.
• Heat the edge if the adhesive is stubborn and won't yield, then try again.
• Insert a pick into the created gap, not exceeding 1 mm depth.

Before slicing long edges, ensure the pick is inserted without damaging the OLED panel.

• Pivot the pick upwards at a steep angle with 1 mm in the gap.
• With the pick angled as such, carefully push it into the gap about 6 mm (1/4").
• The pick should slide below the OLED panel. Stop if you feel the point hitting a ridge.

If the pick is pressing against the edge of the OLED panel, adjust its angle and try again.

Insert the pick no deeper than 1/4" (6 mm) to avoid damaging the screen's flex cable.

• Slide the pick along the right edge, cutting through the adhesive.
• Leave a pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Insert the pick no more than 1/4" (6 mm) into the gap.

• Slide the pick around the bottom right corner to cut through the adhesive.
• If the corner is difficult to slice, apply a heated iOpener for one minute and try again.
• Continue cutting along the bottom edge and round the left corner.

Insert a spudger into the left edge of the phone, angling it below the OLED panel, with the tip no more than 1 mm deep.

• Hold the spudger vertically and slowly push it inwards, making sure not to press too hard on the screen.
• The pick should be inserted no more than 1/4" (6 mm) into the phone.

Keep the pick at least 8 mm inside the top edge when slicing.

• Slice along the top edge of the component using a pick.

Do not remove the screen — it's still attached via a flex cable.

• Open the right edge of the screen using care.
• Insert an opening pick to carefully cut remaining adhesive.

Flip the attached screen upside-down, resting it on the phone.

• The screen flex cable should remain loosely arched.

Peel off the black tape covering the screen connector bracket carefully.

• If the tape is in good condition, set it aside for reassembly.
• Otherwise, replace with a piece of electrical tape.

Remove the two T3 screws (4.4 mm long) securing the screen connector bracket.

• Remove the screen connector bracket.

Be careful when disconnecting connectors to avoid dislodging nearby surface-mounted components.

• Use a spudger point to pry up and release the screen flex cable.
• To reattach, align carefully and press down on one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other side. Avoid pressing in the middle.

Remove the screen.

• Carefully compare your replacement screen with your original part.
• You may need to transfer additional components, such as the speaker mesh, to the new part.

The screen calibration sequence must not be interrupted. Do not touch the screen during boot-up.

• Follow custom adhesive installation guide if using custom-cut adhesives.
• Follow double-sided tape installation guide for Tesa tape and similar products.

Remove fourteen T3 screws of different lengths.

• Twelve silver T3 screws (4.3 mm long).
• Two black T3 screws (4.3 mm long).

Keep track of each screw and ensure it returns to its original position.

Be careful not to damage the phone's frame or back cover.

• Insert an opening pick into the frame seam at the bottom of the phone.
• Slide the pick along the seam to release the plastic clips holding the midframe in place.

Slide a pick along both sides to release midframe clips.

• Lift the bottom edge of the midframe up.
• The midframe remains connected by the fragile proximity sensor cable at top edge.

Be careful not to damage the proximity sensor cable.

Reinstall: align the midframe, and squeeze the phone's edges to snap clips back in place.

• Check if the proximity sensor connector has auto-disconnected after lifting the midframe.
• Pry up and disconnect the proximity sensor connector from the motherboard using a spudger, if necessary.
• Remove the plastic midframe.

Reconnect the proximity sensor by aligning the midframe's top edge with the phone.

• Use a spudger to carefully align and push the connector onto the motherboard socket.
• Alternatively, remove the sensor from the midframe and attach it directly to the motherboard first.

Be cautious when handling the proximity sensor as it is lightly adhered to the midframe.

• Use a spudger to pry the sensor out of its recess on the midframe.
• Remove the sensor from the midframe and attach the connector to the motherboard socket.
• Thread the cable through the midframe, reposition the sensor, and press down with your finger to adhere it back in place.

Never touch any internal components during disassembly.

• Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the battery connector from its motherboard socket.
• Bend the battery flex cable slightly to prevent accidental contact with the socket.

Remove the two 3.3 mm T3 screws securing the USB-C port.

• Pry up the USB-C port connector using the point of a spudger.
• Remove the USB-C port module after disconnecting.

Insert the pointed end of the spudger into the interconnect cable's socket.

Gently pry the cable free while avoiding damage to the surrounding components.

Use the tip of a spudger to carefully pry up the white antenna cable from its

• De-route the antenna cable out of its retaining clips.

Remove the T3 screw using a suitable driver.

• Identify the 2.7mm long screw securing the daughterboard to the frame.
• Loosen and remove the screw.
• Carefully lift out the daughterboard.

Remove the black antenna cable from the board socket using the tip of a spudger.

• Route the black antenna cable out of its retaining clips.
• Bend the cable away from the work area to keep it clear.

Insert the spudger under the loudspeaker's flex contact pad and carefully pry it away from the phone frame.

Insert the point of a spudger under the right squeeze sensor's lower screw hole, located at the loudspeaker's top-right corner.

Be careful not to puncture the battery with the spudger.

• Pry the bracket upwards enough to slide an opening tool underneath the screw hole.

Do not attempt to remove the right squeeze sensor bracket.

• Pry the opening tool upwards to loosen the adhesive holding the bracket.
• Lift the bracket up only a few millimeters to release the adhesive.

Locate the loudspeaker on the phone, positioned at the right edge.

• Position the flat end of a spudger underneath the loudspeaker's top-left screw hole.
• Penetrate about 1/2" (13 mm) and maintain the spudger in place.

Locate the loudspeaker's bottom edge and insert the edge of an opening tool.

• Pry gently with the opening tool to loosen the loudspeaker.
• Once loose, carefully remove the loudspeaker

Slide the top-right corner of the loudspeaker under the right support bracket's screw hole.

• Use your fingers to push the bottom edge of the loudspeaker into place.
• Wiggle and apply light pressure as needed to snap the loudspeaker securely into its recess.

Transfer the antenna board from the old unit to the new one if not included.

• Gently bend the right edge of the antenna board upwards to release the adhesive.
• Remove the antenna board from the loudspeaker, then transfer it to the replacement unit.