Google Pixel 7a Logic Board Replacement

Ensure the battery has discharged to at least 25% capacity to prevent electrical shock.

• Disconnect all external cables from the device.
• Press and hold the power button until the screen turns off completely.

• Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM card tray hole.
• Press it in to eject the SIM card tray.
• Remove the ejected SIM card tray.

Do not apply extreme heat as it may damage the screen, rear cover, or battery.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the rear cover for three minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to warm the rear cover.
• Only heat until it's just warm to the touch, avoiding damage from excessive heat.

Use the Anti-Clamp by pulling its blue handle backward to unlock the arms.

• Slide the unlocked arms over the phone's bottom edge, securing one cup on the rear cover and the other on the screen.
• Squeeze the cups together to create suction.

Lock the arms by pulling the blue handle forward.

• Turn the handle clockwise one full turn (360 degrees) or until suction cups start stretching.
• Keep the cups aligned as they stretch. If slipping occurs, remove Anti-Clamp and apply tape for cups to adhere.

Reheat the rear cover if it cools down while setting up the Anti-Clamp.

• Place a support object under your phone to keep it level.
• Wait one minute, or until adhesive separation is complete, for a gap to form along the bottom edge of the phone.
• Insert an opening pick into the gap between the rear cover and frame.

If adhesive doesn't separate, twist the handle clockwise by one quarter turn and wait another minute. Reapply heat as needed with a hair dryer or heat gun.

• Remove the suction cups from the phone using their pull-tabs.
• Set the Anti-Clamp aside.

Check if you have already applied the Anti-Clamp with an opening pick.

• Attach a suction handle to the center of the bottom edge of the rear cover.
• Pull up on the suction handle firmly until a gap forms between the rear cover and frame.
• Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.
• suction handle: remove it now.

Use the provided reference image to guide your removal of the rear cover's adhesive, which is applied around the frame's perimeter and near the cameras.

• Locate the areas where adhesive meets frame for initial separation.
• Slice along these points carefully, using a reference to the image as needed.

Angle the opening pick tip away from the frame.

• Keep all picks angled upward while slicing.
• Slide a pick to the bottom left corner of the rear cover.

Leave the pick in place to prevent adhesive resealing.

Insert a second opening pick at the bottom left corner.

• Slide it towards the bottom right corner of the rear cover to loosen the adhesive along the bottom edge.
• Leave this pick in place to prevent re-adhesion.

Do not overheat the phone.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the rear cover for 2 minutes.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to warm the rear cover.

Do not insert the pick deeper than 5 mm along the right edge, as it may damage the wireless charging coil.

Measure and mark a 5 mm line on your pick with a permanent marker for reference.

• Insert a third opening pick into the bottom right corner of the rear cover.
• Slide the pick up the right edge, stopping when you reach the camera bar to separate the adhesive.

Leave this pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Apply iOpener to the left edge of the rear cover for 2 minutes.

• Alternatively, use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to warm the rear cover.
• Be cautious not to overheat the phone.

Do not insert the pick deeper than 3 mm along the left edge to avoid damaging the wireless charging coil and rear cover foam pad.

• Measure 3 mm from the tip of your pick and mark it with a permanent marker.
• Insert a fourth opening pick in the bottom left corner of the rear cover.
• (Leave this pick in place to prevent resealing.)
• Slide your pick up the left edge, stopping at the camera bar to separate the adhesive.

Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the rear cover for 2 minutes.

Do not exceed recommended heating time or temperatures to avoid damaging the phone.

• Use an alternative heat source, such as a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.

Locate the thick strip of adhesive on the antenna housing.

• Insert a fifth opening pick between 8 mm and 10 mm deep, in the top left corner of the rear cover, just over halfway from the tip to the iFixit logo.
• If the pick doesn't fit, start with the small gap near the camera bar and work from there.

Do not push the pick too far, only slide it halfway across the top edge to separate the antenna bracket adhesive.

Withdraw the opening pick to a depth of 3 mm.

• Position the pick in the top right corner and gently slice through the remaining adhesive on the top edge.

Avoid inserting the pick deeper than 3 mm to prevent damage to the antenna housing graphite tape.

Position your picks at an angle, pointing upwards and away from the frame.

• Roll the top edge pick so its flat edge is under the rear cover.
• Roll each side pick so their flat edges are under the camera bar.

Be cautious not to bend the rear cover.

• Insert opening picks under the camera bar
• Pry the top edge of the rear cover from the frame, moving back and forth.
• Rotate the rear cover side-to-side if adhesive is stubborn.

Use the opening picks to gently pry along the long edges of the rear cover, loosening any adhesive that may have bonded.

• Work the picks down from the camera bar.

Remove the rear cover.

• During reassembly, test your phone by powering it on.
• Verify that it works properly and then power it back down.

Apply new adhesive and install the rear cover correctly to avoid damage or voiding warranty.

Be careful not to overheat sensitive components.

• Apply a heated iOpener to the flash unit for 1 minute to loosen adhesive.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer or heat gun to warm the flash (do not overheat).

Verify the flash is only warm to the touch before proceeding.

Beware of slippage when handling the delicate flash cable.

• Insert a pick beneath the flash's right edge, prying loose the adhesive holding it to the cover.

Use tweezers or your fingers to gently scrape off the black foam residue from the logic board cover.

Be careful not to scratch the logic board.

Do not damage the battery with your tool during this step.

Apply a heated iOpener to the underside of the flash for one minute.

• Hold the neck of the flash cable steady and use tweezers to peel and remove the copper tape from the flash unit.
• If the copper tape stayed on the logic board cover, remove it now if you have a replacement.

For standard Torx bits, use the T2 bit for 1IP Torx Plus screws and the T3 bit for 3IP Torx Plus screws.

Apply constant downward force to prevent screw stripping.

• Use a 3IP Torx Plus driver to remove thirteen 4.3 mm screws securing the logic board cover.
• Use a 1IP Torx Plus driver to remove one 1.5 mm screw on the right edge of the cover.

Insert an opening pick between the bottom right corner of the logic board cover and the frame.

• Pry up to release the clip securing the cover.

• Lift the logic board cover from the top edge slowly.
• Thread the flash unit through its designated cutout.

• During reassembly, thread the flash unit through its cutout as you lower the logic board into place.

Remove the wireless charging assembly.

Use a 1IP Torx Plus driver to remove the 1.5 mm screw securing the connector cover.

• Remove the connector cover using tweezers or your fingers.
• During reassembly, position the upper left corner of the cover under the hook on the logic board.

Do not install the screw until the cover is properly seated.

The Verizon model G0DZQ Google Pixel 7a includes an additional cable and connector for the 5G mmWave antenna.

• Verify your device type before proceeding, as this affects only the Verizon model.

• The remainder of this guide applies to both phone types unless otherwise specified.

Insert the flat end of a spudger under the top edge of the battery press connector.

• Pry straight up to disconnect the battery press connector.
• To reconnect, align it over the socket and gently press down on one side until it clicks into place. Then, press down on the other side.
• It may take a few tries to align the connector correctly.

Remove the 4.3 mm screw using a 3IP Torx Plus driver.

Lift the earpiece speaker upward from the bottom edge.

• Pull the speaker toward the bottom of the phone, releasing the red gasket from its cutout in the frame.
• Remove the speaker.

Use a 3IP Torx Plus driver to remove the two 4.3 mm screws holding the antenna housing in place.

• Remove both screws.
• During reassembly, hold the antenna housing down while securing it with the 4.3 mm screws.

Insert a opening pick between the top left corner of the antenna housing and the frame.

• Pry up to release the clips securing the housing.
• During reassembly, hold the graphite film out of the way before inserting the housing.

Lift the bottom leg of the antenna housing.

• Pull the top edge out from the frame.
• Remove the housing.

• Pry up the 5G mmWave press connector with a spudger's tip.
• Disconnect the connector once it is released.

Apply a iOpener to the front-facing camera for 1 minute.

• The iOpener should soften the copper tape adhesive.
• Alternatively, use a hair dryer or heat gun at low heat.

Only heat until warm to the touch to avoid damaging components.

Careful not to touch the rear camera lenses.

• Insert the tip of an opening pick under the copper tape covering the front-facing camera.
• Slowly peel up the tape from the logic board, scraping the edge with angled tweezers if stuck.

Do not touch the front-facing camera lens — risk of damage.

• Insert the tip of the opening pick between the right edge of the front-facing camera cable and the frame.
• If necessary, lightly heat the cable with a hair dryer or heat gun to soften the adhesive underneath.
• Slide the pick under the cable to separate the adhesive securing it to the frame.

Disconnect the press connector just above the battery using the point of a spudger or your fingernail.

• Avoid touching the rear camera lenses.
• The disconnected press connector supplies power to:
• Power button
• Volume buttons
• Flash unit
• Upper microphone

Insert a pick into the top right corner, between the logic board and the frame.

• Pry up to release the logic board from its recess.
• Place the pick near the white antenna cable and pry up the top left edge of the logic board.

Be extremely cautious when handling the logic board to avoid bending it.

• Lift the top edge of the logic board from the frame.
• Pull the top edge of the logic board toward the right, allowing the cutouts to clear the vibration motor and protrusions in the frame.
• As you pull, guide the charging port out of its recess.

Do not fully remove the logic board yet, as it remains connected by the screen cable.

• During reassembly, push the logic board toward the bottom of the frame and press the charging port down until the bottom edge sits flush with its protrusion in the frame.
• Ensure that the flash, front-facing camera, and press connector do not become trapped under the frame.

Risk of damage: hold the logic board steady without touching sensitive areas.

• Hold the logic board firmly but avoid camera lenses and connectors.
• Apply suction to the left side of the screen with the handle facing down.

Alternative: prop up phone against sturdy object if no suction handle is available.

• Stand phone upright or use heavy object for support.
• Tilt logic board down and lay it flat, moving cables as needed.
• Avoid touching thermal pads on the underside of the logic board.

Use the 3IP Torx Plus driver to remove the 2mm screw securing the screen connector cover.

• Remove the cover.
• During reassembly, insert the cover's bottom edge into its slot on the logic board, then install its screw.

Use the flat end of your spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen press connector.

• To reconnect, hold the neck of the cable in place with tweezers and align it over the socket.
• Press down gently to secure the connector.

Be careful not to pinch or damage the cable during reassembly.

Remove the logic board from its mounting points in the .

Touching the sensor can cause damage.

• Remove and set aside the front sensor rubber gasket.
• During reassembly, place the gasket over the front sensor, smaller cutout facing up.

• Reusing logic board: Replace damaged thermal pad with a new one — remove old, clean surface, apply new.
• New logic board without thermal pad: Install thermal pad now.

Use a spudger or your fingernail to pry up and disconnect the front-facing camera press connector.

Remove the front-facing camera.

Remove both rear camera press connectors using a flat-end spudger.

• Pry up each connector gently.
• Once loose, disconnect the connectors completely.

Place the logic board on a clean surface, such as a towel or lint-free cloth.

Ensure your work surface is even and stable.

• Flip the logic board over to access its underside.
• Use tweezers to carefully remove the silver conductive fabric connecting the rear camera bracket.

• Remove the rear camera assembly.

• When reassembling, angle the assembly downward so that press connectors go under the logic board and the tab on the left of the bracket goes above.

• Be gentle when handling the thin arm of the logic board as it is delicate.

Remove any remaining components from the circuit board.

• Set aside the logic board.
• The rest of the internal components should be removed and discarded.