Google Pixel 5a Battery Replacement

Ensure your device is powered off before commencing repair.

• Pry the screen upwards to detach it from the phone.

Carefully review the following notes before proceeding:

• Identify two key seams on the phone's edge:
• Screen seam: Avoid prying here, as it separates the screen from the rest of the device.
• Bezel seam: This is where you should pry, located between the plastic bezel and the frame, held by plastic clips.

Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the display for one minute to soften the adhesive.

• Reapply the iOpener multiple times as needed, depending on the strength of your device's adhesive.
• If using a heat gun or hot plate, be careful not to overheat the phone and cause damage to the display or internal battery.

Identify and mark the black clips' optimal entry points on either side of the bezel using a pair of opening picks.

• Carefully insert the picks into these marked areas.
• Gently pry open the clips by wiggling the picks back and forth.

Use clear packing tape or strong tape to aid suction if display is badly cracked.

• Apply clear packing tape over the cracked area for improved suction, or use very strong tape instead of a suction cup.
• As a last resort, superglue the suction cup to the broken screen.

Lift the suction cup towards the right edge of the screen with steady force until a small gap forms between the bezel and midframe.

Locate the plastic clips holding the bezel to the midframe.

• Insert an opening pick at a point along the seam, about 4-5 cm from the bottom of the device.

Be cautious not to apply too much pressure and damage the device's casing.

Insert the opening pick tip into the bezel seam, approximately 3-4 cm below the top edge of the phone.

Insert the opening pick into the bezel seam at the top of the phone.

• If this step is difficult, slide the pick along the top right corner until a gap opens at the top.

Insert the opening pick tip into the bezel seam at the bottom of the phone.

If difficulties are encountered, slide the pick along the bottom right corner until there is sufficient gap to continue.

Insert the opening pick into the bezel seam on the left side, approximately 2 cm from the bottom.

Insert the opening pick approximately 1.18 in (3-4 cm) below the front-facing camera.

Detach all clips.

• Slice through remaining adhesive using an opening pick.
• Open device from right side, as you would open a book.

Remove the screw securing the screen connector bracket using a T3 Torx driver.

• Record the location of each screw for reassembly.
• Ensure each screw is returned to its original position during reassembly.

Remove the screen connector bracket with a pair of tweezers.

Careful alignment is crucial when reconnecting a screen flex cable.

• Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen flex cable.
• To reattach, align connectors carefully and press down on one side until it clicks into place. Repeat for the other side.

Do not press down in the middle of the connector, as this may cause permanent damage to the pins if misaligned.

Fragile screen: small scratches/dents can cause damage.

• Grip the screen by its edges to avoid applying pressure to the fragile area.
• Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth when working with it to prevent contact damage.

Remove the screen from the phone.

• If replacing the screen, remove any protective liners covering the front-facing camera hole.
• Reinstall the screen connector bracket.

During reassembly, follow guidelines for applying new custom-cut adhesive or using Tesa tape to ensure proper installation.

Do not touch the screen during the boot-up calibration sequence to prevent improper touch calibration and potential touch issues.

Use a T3 Torx driver to remove six screws: four 4.6 mm, one 4.0 mm, and one 2.0 mm.

• Keep track of each screw by its length for proper reinstallation later.
• Mark or label the correct locations for each type of screw to avoid mix-ups.

Mixing up screws can damage components or cause further repair issues.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger into the gap between the phone case and the black plastic cover, located at the bottom left.

Push the spudger's pointed end towards the left to separate the plastic cover fully from the midframe.

Take out the plastic cover from the midframe.

Use tweezers to carefully lift the tape covering the two screws.

• Lift the tape slightly to expose the screws, then proceed.

Remove the T3 Torx driver and use it to unscrew three 4.6 mm screws and one 4.0 mm screw.

• Locate the four screws securing the midframe to the motherboard.
• Use the T3 Torx driver to remove the three 4.6 mm screws.
• Remove the single 4.0 mm screw with the T3 Torx driver.

Be careful not to puncture or bend the battery when working underneath it.

• Peel back the tape securing the charging port bracket to the speaker assembly using a spudger or a pair of tweezers.

Do not puncture or damage the battery.

• Use a blunt pair of tweezers or your fingers to carefully peel back the graphite sheet.
• Be cautious when gripping the graphite sheet to avoid accidental damage.

Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the top right corner of the midframe.

Be careful not to damage the black plastic clip at the top.

• Pull the midframe down with the spudger.
• Pry up the midframe, being cautious of the remaining clip.

Remove the midframe.

Identify and remove the two small midframe clips.

Take extra care not to misplace them, as they can be easily lost.

• Place these midframe clips back into their original corners before reassembling the device.
• Secure the midframe over the clips.

Hold the spudger firmly and use its flat end to gently pry up on the battery connector.

Prepare the area by applying 2-3 drops of high-concentration isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher) under each battery corner.

• Allow it to penetrate for 2-3 minutes to loosen the adhesive.

Careful not to puncture or bend the battery, as this may cause a leak or fire.

• Insert a pick into the gap to the right of the battery and slide its tip underneath.
• Slide the pick along the right side of the battery to separate it from the midframe.
• Leave an opening pick in the gap once the battery begins to separate.
• Apply isopropyl alcohol to the adhesive, allowing it to penetrate for 2-3 minutes.

Never reuse an old battery after removal — risk of hidden damage and potential safety hazard.

• Remove remaining adhesive from the phone using a card to slice through the right side of the battery.
• Remove the battery.

Dispose of old batteries properly — do not reuse them.

• Replace with a new battery.

Install a new battery:

• Remove any remaining adhesive from the phone and clean the area under the battery with isopropyl alcohol.
• If there's excess solution, wipe it off with a lint-free cloth or allow it to air dry.

Do not install new battery until all cleaning steps are complete.

• Apply pre-cut adhesive strips or Tesa tape under the battery.
• Press the new battery firmly into place for 5-10 seconds.