Google Pixel 6a Rear Cameras Replacement - Google Pixel 6a

Step 1 | Safety Precautions

Let your battery drop below 25% charge before commencing this repair, as a fully charged battery poses a risk of combustion.

Ensure your device is fully powered down and unconnected from any peripherals.

Step 2 | Screen removal information

Do not pry at the screen seam — risk of damaging the screen.

Pry carefully at the bezel seam, which has plastic clips holding it in place.

Step 3 | Anti-Clamp instructions

Use the Anti-Clamp to simplify the opening process.

If not using the Anti-Clamp, skip to step six for an alternate method.
Cover a cracked screen with clear packing tape for better suction cup adhesion.

Ensure the phone is stable and secure before proceeding.

Pull the blue handle backwards to release the Anti-Clamp's arms.
Slide the arms over the right edge of your phone.
Position the suction cups near the middle of the right edge, one on the front and one on the back.
Squeeze the cups together to apply suction force.

If necessary, use tape to create a grippier surface for improved adhesion.

Step 4

Grasp the blue handle and pull it forward to lock the arms.

Turn the handle clockwise for 360 degrees or until the suction cups start to stretch.
Keep the suction cups aligned with each other; if they begin to slip, loosen them slightly and realign the arms.

Step 5

Proceed with caution when using heat to avoid damage to the display or internal battery.

Heat an iOpener and thread it through the arms of the Anti-Clamp onto the right edge of the phone.
Wait one minute for the adhesive to release and create a gap.
Insert an opening pick under the screen frame when the Anti-Clamp creates a sufficient gap.
If necessary, apply more heat and rotate the Anti-Clamp handle clockwise by half a turn at a time, waiting one minute between turns.

Step 6 | Heat the right edge

Risk of heat damage to the display and internal battery.

Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the screen for 2 minutes.
Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate, but be cautious not to overheat the phone.

Step 7 | Insert an opening pick

Apply a suction cup as close to the center of the right edge of the screen as possible.

Pull up on the suction cup with strong, steady force to create a gap between the bezel and the frame.
Insert an opening pick into the gap.

Difficulty may vary depending on phone age; apply more heat if needed for better adhesion.

If display is badly cracked, cover with clear packing tape or use strong tape for improved suction.
As a last resort, superglue the suction cup to the broken screen.

Step 8 | Reposition the opening pick

Pivot the pick upwards to a steep angle while still applying suction.

Pry and carefully push the pick into the bezel seam to reposition it.
Limit insertion depth to 3.5 mm to avoid damaging internal components.

Step 9 | Release the right clips

Use a pick to slide along the right edge of the bezel, releasing the plastic clips that secure it to the frame.

Next, position the pick at the top-right edge for the following step.

Step 10 | Release the top right clips

Insert the opening pick into the top-right corner of the phone, rotating it to release the clips.
Leave the pick in place to prevent re-locking of the clips.

Do not insert the pick deeper than 4 mm to avoid internal damage.

Step 11 | Release the top clips

Insert a new opening pick into the existing gap.

Slide the pick along the top edge to release the clips.
Avoid damage by inserting the pick no more than 3 mm when slicing around the front camera lens.

Step 12 | Release the top left clips

Insert an opening pick into the top-left corner.

Continue rotating the pick until all release points are disengaged.

Position the pick to prevent clips from re-locking.
Leave the pick in place and proceed with repair.

Step 13 | Release the left clips

Insert a new opening pick into the gap, being careful not to touch any internal components.

Slide the pick along the left edge to disengage the clips.
Limit insertion depth to 3 mm to avoid damaging the device's internals.
Repeat this process for the remaining edges until the screen is separated from the frame.

If resistance remains, use a pick to release any stubborn clips and proceed with caution.

Step 14 | Reposition the screen

Do not remove the screen entirely at this point — it is still connected by a flex cable.

Lift the right edge of the screen up towards the left side, similar to opening a book.
Rest the screen upside down and parallel to the frame before proceeding further.

Avoid twisting or moving the screen too far away from the frame to prevent flex cable damage.

Step 15 | Remove the display cable bracket

Failure to insert the display cable bracket correctly can cause sparks and logic board damage.

Use tweezers to bend up the bottom side of the display cable bracket, releasing the metal clip.
Remove the display cable bracket.
During reassembly, insert the top side of the bracket first and then press down the other side carefully.

Step 16 | Disconnect the display cable

Careful: risk of damaging tiny components around the press connector.

Insert an opening pick under the bottom right edge of the display cable press connector, above the nearby screw hole.
Pry up and disconnect the display cable press connector.

Re-attaching: align carefully and press down on one side until it clicks, then repeat on the other. Do not press the middle. Misaligned pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

Step 17 | Screen information

Handle the screen with care, as even small scratches or dents can cause damage.

Grip the screen by its edges to prevent accidental scratches.
Place the screen on a soft, lint-free cloth when working on it to avoid damage from foreign objects touching the bottom of the screen.

Step 18 | Reassembly information

Remove the screen.

During reassembly: check replacement screen for liners and remove.

Inspect for missing proximity sensor rubber gasket, replace if necessary to avoid damage.

Test phone with temporary connected screen, verify functionality before sealing.

Reinstall the display cable bracket.

Replace screen adhesive following this guide.

If installing a new screen: calibrate fingerprint sensor using this guide.

Step 19 | Remove the silver tape

Do not remove the tape entirely — only release the bridge between the midframe and top speaker.

Use tweezers to carefully peel back the silver tape, starting from the center.
Release just the section connecting the midframe and top speaker, leaving the rest of the tape intact.

Step 20

Use tweezers to gently remove the adhesive tape covering the screws on either side of the USB-C port.

Step 21 | Unfasten the midframe

Remove the T3 Torx screwdriver and unscrew all 16 fasteners holding the midframe to the frame.

Eight 4.3mm screws
Five 2.9mm screws
Two 4.9mm screws
One 4.6mm screw

Step 22 | Release the midframe clips

Insert a plastic spudger between the top of the midframe and the frame, near the front camera.

Pry up gently with the spudger to release the top of the midframe from its clips.

Step 23

Insert a spudger into the gap at the bottom left corner of the midframe and the surrounding frame.
Pry up gently with the spudger to release the midframe from its clips at the bottom edge.

Step 24 | Remove the midframe

Powering your phone during reassembly may cause damage if not done properly.

Remove the midframe, which may require some force due to thermal paste bonding.
Test all functions by powering on your phone at this stage, then turn it off completely before continuing.