How to Replace Google Pixel 3a XL Battery Tutorial

– Alright, cool cats and kittens, check out the back of your screen. We’re gonna work some magic right here!

– Two seams are gonna be your best buddies on this journey. Let’s get to know them:

– See that little gap between the screen and the fancy OLED panel? Be super careful here, especially if you want to reuse your screen. Follow our instructions like a champ!

– The screen seam is where the screen meets the rest of the phone, and that’s where we’ll be prying. It’s gonna be smooth sailing!

– The midframe seam is where the midframe meets the body of the phone. This part is held down by screws, so don’t even think about prying here. We don’t want any drama!

– Let’s get started by placing a suction cup on the right edge of the screen, just below the volume button. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Handle with care! The plastic opening tool is a little mischievous and could harm that delicate OLED display peeking out beneath the glass.

– Looking to keep your phone’s screen intact? Be sure to slide your pick in at a downward angle, just like the second pic shows in this step.

– This way, your trusty opening pick will glide under the OLED panel instead of wedging itself between the glass and the panel, saving that screen from disaster!

– Pump up the strength and pull that suction cup upwards with confidence – you’re about to create some space between the screen and the phone!

– Time to bring in the opening pick – gently slide it into the gap you just made.

– If you feel the pick hitting something, don’t panic! It’s probably just the edge of the OLED panel. Try angling it downwards and giving it another shot. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Once you’ve slipped in the pick, give it a little shimmy up and down on the right edge of the phone to slice through the adhesive that’s keeping the screen snug as a bug.

– Before you start, take a minute to prep your phone’s top edge. Use an iOpener, heat gun, or hair dryer to loosen the adhesive – it’ll make the process way smoother. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Gently work your opening pick around the upper-right corner of the screen – take your time, you got this!

– If you’re planning to reuse your screen, be extra careful here. To avoid damaging the display, either keep your pick deep under the OLED screen, as shown in the photos, or only insert it about 5 mm into the device. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Keep on going! Let’s separate that adhesive all the way along the top of the display.

– Gently slide your opening pick along the left edge of the phone to break that adhesive seal. You’re doing great!

– Before you start, take a minute to prep your phone’s screen. If you’re planning to reuse it, warm up the bottom edge with a heat gun, hair dryer, or iOpener to loosen the adhesive. This will make the repair process a whole lot smoother. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Now it’s time to carefully slide your opening pick along the bottom edge of the phone to loosen the last bits of adhesive holding the screen in place.

– Not so fast! Don’t try to remove the screen just yet – it’s still connected to the phone by a display cable, so let’s take it one step at a time.

– If you’re planning to reuse your screen, be extra careful here. To avoid damaging the display, keep your pick deep under the OLED display, or only insert it about 5 mm into the device. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair with Salvation Repair.

– Grab the top of your screen (where the selfie camera lives), give it a little lift, and flip it over like you’re showing off your cool new phone! The screen should be resting face-down on the phone. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Time to show off your tweezery! Gently remove that little black sticker covering our display cable bracket. If that sticker’s still got some life in it, pop it back on later for a reusable flip. Or, if it’s ready to retire, just swap it out for a piece of electrical tape. You got this!

– Pop out the two 4.3mm T3 screws holding the display cable bracket in place.

– As you go through this repair, remember where each screw came from and be sure to return it to its original spot.

– Let’s get that display cable bracket outta there, nice and easy!

– Now, using the pointy end of your trusty spudger, gently pry up on the cable connector to disconnect the screen. It’s like giving it a little high-five, but with tools!

– To re-attach the connector, make sure it’s lined up perfectly. Press down on one side until it clicks, then do the same on the other side. Don’t press in the middle – you wanna keep those pins happy! If you’re not sure, don’t worry – you can always schedule a repair with Salvation Repair.

– Gently pop off the screen from your phone, it’s time for a little makeover!

– Take a moment to check out your shiny new replacement part alongside the original. You might need to move over some key pieces like the speaker grille and camera bracket to keep everything in sync.

– Time to get that screen back in action! Let’s do this.

– During the initial boot-up after you’ve put everything back together, the screen will run through a calibration sequence. Just sit back and watch, don’t touch it! This will help make sure your touch is spot on and working smoothly.

– Grab those tweezers or an opening tool and carefully clean the phone frame, removing any leftover adhesive. A little bit of high concentration isopropyl alcohol can help make it sparkle.

– If you’re thinking about re-using the old screen, make sure to give it a good clean. Get rid of all the old adhesive – be careful with metal tools so you don’t scratch the screen.

– Now for the fun part! Apply some pre-cut adhesive or double-sided tape (we love Tesa tape!) to re-attach the screen to the frame. Make sure it’s nice and secure.

– Time to unscrew those 4.3mm screws! Let’s do this:

– As you tackle this repair, keep an eye on those screws! Make sure each one finds its way back home, just like a lost puppy.

– 14 shiny silver T3 Torx screws

– 2 sleek black T3 Torx screws

– Gently slide an opening pick into the gap at the bottom of your phone.

– Carefully glide the pick along the seam to free those clips that are holding the midframe snugly to the rest of your phone.

– Let’s get this phone party started! Slide that opening pick along the left and right edges of your phone to release those midframe clips. They’re just waiting to be freed!

– Now, give that bottom edge of the midframe a little lift, but don’t go all the way yet. There’s a little cable connecting it to the phone, and we don’t want to break anything, right?

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently nudge up the proximity sensor cable to detach it from the motherboard. You’ve got this!

– Alright, time to get that midframe out of the way! Let’s carefully remove it from the phone. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

– Alright, time to put everything back together! Line up the top of the midframe with the top of your phone. Then, using your trusty spudger, gently press the proximity sensor cable connector onto its socket. It might take a little finesse and patience, but you got this!

– Once the connector is lined up, you can also use a finger to give it a gentle push onto the socket. You’re almost there, keep going!

– Now, grab your trusty spudger and gently pry up that battery connector. It’s like giving it a little high five! You’ve got this! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

– Grab the pointy end of that spudger and carefully lift up to disconnect the lower section of the thick board interconnect cable that’s lounging over the battery. You’ve got this!

– Now, flip that battery over and give those interconnect and squeeze sensor cables a little nudge to say ‘goodbye’! You’ll find them on either side of the battery.

– Go ahead and disconnect that interconnect cable with confidence!

– Alright, time to get those battery tabs out! We’re gonna pull on these special stretch-release adhesive tabs – they’re like little rubber bands that lose their grip when you stretch ’em.

– Just hold the phone steady by the sides, no need to push down on the battery. We’re not trying to start a fight!

– Keep those strips nice and flat as you pull – no wrinkles allowed! 😉

– Pull slowly and let the strip stretch out. It might take a little bit of time, like 15-30 seconds for each one.

– And pull at a low angle, so the strip doesn’t get caught on the battery’s edge. Easy peasy!

– Alright, let’s get this battery out! Use those tweezers and grab the pull tab on the right adhesive strip. It’s hiding in the bottom right corner of the battery. Gently pull it out – we want to keep those battery connections happy, right?

– Whoa, let’s grab that adhesive tab with gusto! Now, why don’t you slowly pull it away from the battery, moving it towards the bottom of your phone like a pro?

– Alright, now keep a steady hand and maintain that constant tension on the strip as it slips out from between the battery and the rear case. You’ve got this!