Google Pixel 8a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement

A charged battery may catch fire if damaged, so let it drain below 25%.

• Unplug all cables from the phone.
• Press and hold the power button and volume up button simultaneously to shut down the phone.

Do not insert tools more than 3mm from the edge.

• When working near cameras, avoid using tools under the camera bumps.
• Keep tools centered to prevent damage to phone internals.

Identify your opening tool's two ends.

• Use the flat end during the opening process, angling it so the tool's sharp edge is pointing upwards.
• Pick a sharp corner of the tool and insert its edge between the back cover and frame to separate the adhesive.

Slide the opening tool along the bottom edge of the device.

• Gently pry apart the back cover, taking care to avoid damaging any surrounding components.

Insert an opening tool into the bottom right corner.

• Move the tool along the right edge until you reach the camera bump.
• Exit from under the back cover.

Insert the opening tool into the top right corner of the back cover, just above the camera bump.

• Slide the tool along the top edge to the top left corner.
• Stop at the point just above the camera bump.
• Remove the tool from under the back cover.

Position the opening tool along the left edge of the back cover.

• Place the tool just below the camera bump.
• Slide the tool down the edge to break the adhesive.

Locate the adhesive strip above the camera bump.

• Insert an opening pick under the top left corner of the back cover until it is near the top edge of the camera bump.
• The pick can be inserted more than 3 mm along the top edge.
• Slide the pick to the right, stopping when it reaches the right edge of the cameras.

Remove the adhesive tape located at the bottom of the camera bump.

• Carefully insert a flat-edged tool (opening pick) into the gap between the back cover and the phone, positioning it just below the camera bump.
• On the opposite side, repeat this process with a second opening pick, maintaining alignment with the first one.

Be cautious not to bend the back cover.

• Pry up the back cover using both picks, applying constant pressure.
• If stubborn, rotate side-to-side for additional adhesive release.
• If still stuck, apply gentle heat (e.g., hair dryer or iOpener) to the camera bump area.

Remove the back cover.

• Test the phone by powering it on and checking functionality.
• Power down the phone before continuing with reassembly.
• Apply new adhesive and install the back cover according to this guide.

Heat only until the flash unit is warm to the touch to avoid damage.

• Use a hair dryer, iOpener, or heat gun to warm the flash unit.
• Focus on softening the adhesive, do not apply excessive heat that may harm surrounding components.

Avoid damaging the flash cable, as it is prone to tearing.

• Lift the flash away from its adhesive with a pick under the top edge.
• Separate carefully to avoid damaging the flash cable.

During reassembly, refer to the guide for replacing flash adhesives.

Keep track of each screw and ensure it returns to its original location.

• The Pixel 8a uses Torx Plus screws, but standard Torx bits will work.
• Apply constant, downward force when using a Torx bit to prevent stripping.

Do not use regular Torx drivers as they may damage the screws.

• Remove the 15 screws securing the logic board cover using a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver.
• Thirteen 4.3 mm-long screws.
• Two 1.9 mm-long screws.

Damage to spring contacts around phone perimeter may result in loss of functionality.

• Insert an opening pick under the bottom right corner of the logic board cover, prying up to release the clip.
• Insert a spudger tip into the notch near the top right corner of the logic board cover (below the screw hole), prying up to release the clip.

• Lift the top edge of the logic board cover slowly and carefully.
• Thread the flash unit through its cutout.

When reassembling, thread the flash unit through its cutout as you lower the logic board cover into place to avoid pinching or damaging the unit.

Remove the logic board cover, taking care not to damage the attached wireless charging coil.