DIY Google Pixel 6a vibration motor Replacement Guide

– First, let’s get started by completely powering down your phone and unplugging any cables – we want to make sure it’s safe to work on.

– Screen seam: This is the spot where the screen meets the rest of your phone. Remember, no prying here; it’s a delicate situation!

– Bezel seam: This is where the protective plastic bezel meets the frame, held snugly by plastic clips. This is your go-to spot for prying. Go for it!

– First, let’s get started by pulling the blue handle backwards to release the Anti-Clamp’s arms. This will give you the room you need to work on your phone.

– Next, slide the arms over the right edge of your phone – it’s like giving your phone a big hug.

– Now, position the suction cups near the middle of the right edge of the phone, one on the front and one on the back. This will help you get a good grip on your phone.

– Finally, squeeze the cups together to apply suction. If you need help or feel unsure at any point, you can always schedule a repair with Salvation Repair.

– Give that blue handle a gentle tug forward to lock those arms in place!

– Now, twist the handle clockwise a full 360 degrees or until you see those cups start to stretch out. You got this!

– Keep an eye on those suction cups to ensure they’re staying in sync. If they start to wobble, just loosen them a tad and realign the arms. Easy peasy!

– Get your iOpener warmed up and thread it through the Anti-Clamp’s arms, so it’s snug against the right edge of your phone.

– Give the adhesive a minute to loosen up – this will help create a gap for you to work with.

– When the gap is big enough, carefully slide an opening pick under the screen frame.

– Go ahead and skip the next two steps – you’re making great progress!

– Warm up your iOpener and gently press it against the right edge of the screen for about two minutes. You’ve got this!

– First, attach a suction cup to the screen, positioning it as close to the center of the right edge as you can.

– Now, pull up on the suction cup with a firm, steady force to create a gap between the bezel and the frame – you’re making progress!

– Next, take an opening pick and carefully insert it into the gap you just created. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– While maintaining your suction grip, tilt the pick upward at a sharp angle for better leverage.

– Gently slide the pick in as you pry, nudging the opening pick into the bezel seam for optimal placement.

– Gently glide the pick along the right edge to pop those plastic clips loose that hold the bezel snug against the frame.

– Get that pick positioned at the top-right corner before you dive into the next step.

– Twist that opening pick around the top-right corner of your phone to pop those clips loose!

– Keep that pick right where it is in the top-right corner to stop those clips from locking back into place.

– Now it’s time to add a new opening pick to the gap you’ve created – this is where the magic happens!

– Gently slide the pick along the top edge to release those clips and get things moving.

– Swipe the opening pick around the top-left corner of your device to work the clips loose, friend! 😊

– Keep that pick up in the corner to make sure those mischievous clips don’t go back to their shenanigans before you’re ready, tech guru! 🤓

– Alright, let’s get this party started! Grab that opening pick and gently slide it into that little gap you just created.

– Now, slide the pick along the left edge to release those pesky clips holding things together. It’s like a little dance, but with tools!

– Repeat the slide-and-rotate action for the rest of the edge. You got this! If you need a helping hand, you can always schedule a repair

– Gently lift the right edge of the screen and swing it over to the left, just like you’re opening a book for a good read.

– Carefully lay the screen face down, keeping it parallel to the device’s frame, and you’re all set to move on!

– Let’s get this display cable bracket out! Use tweezers to bend the bottom side of the bracket upwards, releasing the metal clip.

– Now, let’s take that display cable bracket out! Careful, this little guy is important.

– When you’re putting everything back together, pop the top side of the bracket in first before pressing down the other side. Trust us, this is a good idea – you don’t want to risk any sparks and logic board damage. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Slide the tip of your opening pick under the bottom right edge of the display cable press connector, just above that sneaky little screw hole.

– Gently pry up and disconnect the display cable press connector; it’s easier than it sounds!

– When you’re ready to reconnect those press connectors, line them up like a pro and press down on one side until you hear that satisfying click. Then, give the other side a little love until it clicks too. Avoid pressing down in the middle – that’s a recipe for bent pins and heartache. If things get misaligned, you might just end up causing some permanent damage.

– Let’s start by removing that screen of yours.

– Now, onto reassembly:

– If you’ve got a shiny new screen, take a peek at the front-facing camera hole and the sensor cutout. Make sure to clear away any pesky leftover liners from your replacement screen.

– Don’t forget to check if the rubber gasket for your proximity sensor is still hanging around—it might be playing hide and seek on the back of your old screen. If it’s MIA, go ahead and put a new one in place.

– Before you seal everything up, it’s a great time for a quick test! Hook up your screen, power on your phone, and make sure all is running smoothly. Just remember to power down your phone again before moving on with reassembly.

– Need to replace the screen adhesive? Follow this helpful guide.

– If you’re installing a brand-new screen, be sure to check out this guide to get your fingerprint sensor calibrated just right.

– Grab those tweezers and gently lift up the shiny silver tape that’s holding together the midframe and the top speaker. You’ve got this!

– Grab those tweezers and gently lift the tape that’s hiding the two screws on either side of the USB-C port. You’ve got this!

– Grab your trusty T3 Torx screwdriver and let’s get those 16 screws out of the way to free the midframe from the frame:

– First, tackle eight of those 4.3 mm screws with confidence.

– Next, move on to five 2.9 mm screws that could use your attention.

– Don’t forget the two 4.9 mm screws, they are hanging in there!

– And finally, we have one lonely 4.6 mm screw waiting to be set free.

– Let’s get this midframe party started! Slide a spudger between the top of the midframe and the frame, right near the front camera.

– Now, gently pry up with the spudger to release the top of the midframe from its clips. It’s like giving it a little high five!

– Slide a spudger into the groove at the bottom left corner of the midframe and the frame.

– Gently lift with the spudger to pop the bottom of the midframe free from its clips.

– Alright, let’s take that midframe off! Piece of cake, right?

– Now, before you put everything back together, go ahead and turn your phone on and give it a quick test. Make sure everything’s working like it should before you seal it up. Power it back down completely before you continue. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Alright, let’s gently peel back that tape holding the midframe and loudspeaker together. We’re almost there!

– Alright, let’s get this party started! Use tweezers, or your fingers, to gently separate the loudspeaker from the midframe. Take your time, we want to make sure everything stays in good shape! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Now it’s time to get this repair started – carefully insert an opening pick between the midframe and the vibration motor to begin the process.

– Give the opening pick a little twist to free the vibration motor from the midframe—like a boss.

– Take out the vibration motor with confidence.