Google Pixel 3a Screen Replacement - Google Pixel 3a

Step 1 | Screen

Identify two seams on the phone:

Screen seam: Separate screen from phone; pry here.

Frame seam: Held by screws, do not pry.

Do not damage screen flex cable.

Avoid prying beyond the adhesive perimeter without angling your pick to prevent display panel damage.

Step 2

Apply heat to the right edge of the display using an iOpener for 1 minute.

Alternatively, use a hair dryer to heat the edge until it feels hot to the touch.

Step 3

Position the suction cup near the right edge of the screen.

Apply strong steady force to create a gap; stubborn adhesives may require additional effort.

If initial attempts fail, heat the edge and re-attempt.
Insert the pick into the created gap, not exceeding 1 mm depth.

Step 4

Careful not to damage the OLED panel.

Insert the pick 1 mm into the gap, pivot upwards at a steep angle.
Pivot the pick until it slides in about 6 mm below the OLED panel.

If you feel resistance, stop and adjust the pick's angle to avoid pressing against the edge of the OLED panel.

Step 5

Slide the pick along the right edge, cutting through the adhesive.

Do not insert the pick more than 1/4" (6 mm) or you may damage the screen's flex cable.

Leave a pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

Step 6

Insert the pick no more than 1/4" (6 mm) into the phone's bottom edge.

Slide the pick around the bottom right corner to slice through the adhesive.
If the corner feels hard, apply a heated iOpener for a minute and try again.
Continue slicing along the bottom edge and around the left corner.

Step 7

Insert a splintering pick into the left edge of the phone, angled so that it's below the OLED panel. Insert no more than 6 mm.

Insert the point of the pick 1 mm in, then angle it upwards.
Slowly push the pick in another 5 mm (6 mm total).

Step 8

Insert the picking tool along the top edge of the part, and only slice about 1 cm deep.

Step 9

Carefully hinge open the right edge of the screen.

Do not remove the screen, as it is still attached by a flex cable near the left edge.

Use an opening pick to carefully cut through any remaining adhesive.

Step 10

Flip the attached screen assembly with glass side down onto the phone.

The screen flex cable may not yet have any tension.

Step 11

Peel the black tape covering the screen connector bracket.

If the tape is still usable, set it aside for reassembly.
Otherwise, replace with a piece of electrical tape.

Remove the two T3 screws, each 4.4 mm long.

Be careful not to strip the screw heads.

Remove the screen connector bracket.

Step 12

Be cautious when disconnecting connectors like the screen flex cable to avoid dislodging nearby components.

Use a spudger point to gently pry up and release the screen flex cable connector.
When re-attaching, carefully align the connector and press down on one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other side. Avoid pressing the middle.

Step 13

Remove the screen.

Compare your replacement screen with your original part to ensure compatibility and identify components that need transfer (e.g., speaker mesh).

During boot-up after reassembly, do not touch the screen during calibration sequence to avoid touch issues.

Reinstallation varies based on adhesive type:

If using custom-cut adhesives, follow this guide.
If using double-sided tape (e.g., Tesa tape), follow this guide.