Google Pixel 7a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement - Google Pixel 7a

Step 1 | Prepare your phone for disassembly

A charged lithium-ion battery poses a safety risk.

Let the battery drain below 25%.

Fully power down your phone and disconnect any cables before proceeding.

Step 2 | Soften the adhesive

Extreme heat can cause permanent damage.

Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge for three minutes or use an alternative heating source (hair dryer, heat gun, hot plate).
Heat only enough to make the rear cover warm to the touch.

Step 3 | Secure an Anti-Clamp

Using the Anti-Clamp, follow these steps:

Pull the blue handle backward to unlock its arms.
Slide the arms over the phone's bottom edge, securing one cup on the rear cover and one on the screen.
Squeeze the cups together for suction.

Step 4 | Use the Anti-Clamp to create a gap

Lock the arms by pulling the blue handle forward.

Turn the handle clockwise one full turn (360 degrees) or until suction cups stretch.
Ensure stretched cups remain aligned, adjusting with Anti-Clamp and tape as needed if necessary.

Step 5 | Insert an opening pick using the Anti-Clamp

Reheating may be necessary during setup.

Place your phone on an object, level between the Anti-Clamp's arms.
Wait one minute or until adhesive separates along bottom edge.
Insert opening pick into gap between rear cover and frame.
If adhesive doesn't separate, twist handle clockwise one quarter turn and wait another minute. Apply more heat if necessary.
Remove suction cups with pull-tabs and set Anti-Clamp aside.

Step 6 | Insert an opening pick using a suction handle

If you've already inserted an opening pick, skip this step.

Apply a suction handle to the center of the bottom edge of the rear cover.
Pull up on the suction handle with strong, steady force until a gap forms between the rear cover and frame.
Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.
Remove the suction handle.

Step 7 | Adhesive information

Identify the adhesive securing the rear cover using the provided picture as a reference.

Locate the adhesive strips along the frame's perimeter and near the camera mounts.
Slice through the adhesive to release the rear cover, working carefully around these areas.

Step 8 | Angle the opening pick

Angle the opening pick upward so it faces away from the frame.

Keep all opening picks angled upward while slicing until the rear cover is fully removed.
Slice to the bottom left corner of the rear cover, leaving one pick in place.

Do not remove this pick, as it prevents adhesive resealing.

Step 9 | Separate the bottom edge adhesive

Insert another opening pick in the bottom left corner.

Slide the new pick to the bottom right corner of the rear cover, separating the bottom edge adhesive.
Leave this pick in place to prevent resealing of the adhesive.

Step 10 | Soften the right edge adhesive

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

Or use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to warm the cover.

Avoid overheating the phone.

Step 11 | Separate the right edge adhesive

Avoid damaging the wireless charging coil by not inserting a pick deeper than 5 mm along the right edge.

Measure 5 mm from the tip of your pick and mark it with a permanent marker for reference.
Insert a third opening pick into the bottom right corner of the rear cover.
Slide this pick up the right edge to separate the adhesive, stopping before reaching the camera bar.

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

Step 12 | Soften the left edge adhesive

Apply a 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.

Do not overheat the phone — risk of damage.

Step 13 | Separate the left edge adhesive

Avoid damaging wireless charging coil and rear cover foam pad by not inserting pick deeper than 3 mm along left edge.

Measure 3 mm from tip, mark with permanent marker for reference.
Insert a fourth opening pick in bottom left corner of rear cover.

Stop at camera bar to avoid resealing adhesive. Leave this pick in place to maintain separation.

Step 14 | Soften the top edge adhesive

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

Or use alternative heat sources: hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate.
Avoid overheating the phone.

Step 15 | Separate the antenna bracket adhesive

Locate the thick strip of adhesive on the antenna housing.

Insert a fifth opening pick in the top left corner, between 8 mm and 10 mm deep.
If the pick doesn't fit, try inserting it into the small gap near the camera bar.
Slide the pick halfway across the top edge to separate the antenna bracket adhesive.

Step 16 | Separate the remaining top edge adhesive

Remove the opening pick, leaving it at a depth of 3 mm.

Slide the pick to the top right corner to slice the remaining top edge adhesive.

Do not insert the pick deeper than 3 mm to avoid damaging the antenna housing graphite tape.

Step 17 | Rotate your top edge opening picks

Angle your picks upward and away from the frame.

Position the top edge pick with its flat edge under the rear cover.
Roll each side pick onto the camera bar, ensuring their flat edges are secure underneath.

Step 18 | Pry up the camera bar

Beware of bending the rear cover.

Apply opening picks under the camera bar to release the top edge of the rear cover from the frame.
Pry gently back and forth until the camera bar starts to loosen.
If adhesive is stubborn, rotate the rear cover side-to-side for further loosening.

Step 19 | Finish separating the adhesive

Use opening picks on the camera bar and slide them down the long edges of the rear cover to loosen any resealing adhesive.

Step 20 | Remove the rear cover

Remove the rear cover.
Before reassembling, power on your phone and verify its functionality.
Power off your phone before continuing with the reassembly process.

Verify that all components are functioning correctly prior to sealing the device.

Step 21 | Soften the flash unit adhesive

Careful not to damage nearby components with excessive heat.

Apply a heated iOpener to the flash unit for one minute or use a hair dryer/heat gun to warm it gently.
Only heat until the flash is warm to the touch, avoiding battery and surrounding component heat damage.

Step 22 | Separate the flash unit adhesive

Careful handling is required when removing the flash cable to avoid tearing.

Insert a pick under the right edge of the flash and gently pry it away from the cover.

Step 23 | Clean the logic board cover

Remove black foam residue from logic board cover using tweezers or fingers.

Step 24 | Remove the old copper tape

Avoid damaging 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 away the copper tape from the flash unit.
If the copper tape remained on the logic board cover, remove it now using a replacement if available.

Step 25 | Unfasten the logic board cover

Apply constant, downward force when using standard Torx bits to prevent stripping.

For 1IP Torx Plus screws: Use T2 Torx bit.
For 3IP Torx Plus screws: Use T3 Torx bit.

Using incorrect torque may damage the logic board or surrounding components.

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

Step 26 | Unclip the logic board 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.

Step 27 | Free the flash unit

Slowly lift the logic board cover and thread the flash unit through its cutout.

During reassembly, lower the logic board into place while threading the flash unit through its cutout.

Step 28 | Remove the wireless charging assembly

Disconnect and remove the wireless charging assembly.