Google Pixel 5a Screen Replacement

Ensure your device is powered off before starting the repair.

• Pry the screen upwards from the phone.

Carefully read these notes:

• Identify two seams on the phone's edge:

• Screen seam: Do not pry here, as it separates the screen from the rest of the phone.
• Bezel seam: This is where you should pry, located between the plastic bezel and frame, held by plastic clips.

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

• The adhesive should start to soften.
• You may need to reapply the iOpener multiple times, depending on your device's adhesive strength.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate

Be careful not to overheat the phone — heat damage is possible to the display and internal battery.

• Insert opening picks between the black clips securing the bezel to the midframe.
• Note the optimal points of entry before proceeding with removal.

If your display is badly cracked, you can temporarily cover it with clear packing tape to allow the suction cup to adhere.

• Use very strong tape instead of the suction cup if needed.
• As a last resort, superglue the suction cup to the broken screen.

Position the suction cup as close as possible to the right edge of the screen.

• Lift the suction cup with steady force until a small gap forms between the bezel and midframe.

Identify the bezel seam and locate the midframe connection.

• Insert an opening pick into the seam approximately 1.6 inches (4-5 cm) from the phone's bottom edge.

Insert the opening pick at the bezel seam, about 1.2 inches (3-4 cm) from the top of the device.

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

If this step proves difficult, be careful not to apply too much pressure — risk of damaging the screen.

• If necessary, slide the opening pick along the top right corner until there is enough of a gap for it to enter further.

• Insert the opening pick tip into the bezel seam at the bottom of the phone.
• If this step is challenging, slide the pick to the bottom right corner and continue until a sufficient gap forms at the bottom.

Insert the opening pick tip into the bezel seam on the left side, 2 cm above the bottom edge of the phone.

Insert the tip of an opening pick into the bezel seam approximately 3-4 cm below the front-facing camera.

Remove all clips and use an opening pick to scrape away remaining adhesive.

• Open the device from the right side, as if it were a book.

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

• Measure the exact length of each screw removed, as they must be reinstalled in their original positions.
• Keep track of all screws and note their corresponding locations for proper reassembly.

Remove the screen connector bracket using a pair of tweezers.

Avoid damaging the screen flex cable or its connectors.

• Pry up and disconnect the screen flex cable using a spudger's tip.
• To reattach: align carefully and press down on one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other. Do not press middle.

The Pixel's screen is extremely fragile and prone to damage from minor scratches or dents.

• Grip the screen by its edges when handling to avoid applying pressure directly to the screen.
• When placing the screen, ensure it does not come into contact with any surfaces at the bottom edge. Consider using a soft, lint-free cloth as a support.

Remove the screen from the phone.

• During reassembly, check the screen's front-facing camera hole and remove any protective liners.

Remember to reinstall the screen connector bracket.

• If using custom-cut adhesive, apply new screen adhesive following this guide.
• Alternatively, use Tesa tape according to this guide.

During boot-up, avoid touching the screen during calibration to prevent touch issues.