DIY Google Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement Guide: Step-by-Step

Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 38 Steps

The team at Salvation Repair put together this guide to help you replace the motherboard on your Google Pixel 5a. If your charging port is on the fritz, you might need to swap out the whole motherboard since they’re soldered together. Before you start, make sure your battery is at 25% or less to minimize the risk of a fire if it gets damaged. And if your battery is looking a little puffy, take some extra precautions. Follow these steps and you’ll be back up and running in no time. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 1

– Grab your trusty SIM card eject tool and gently slide it into the tiny hole on the right edge of the frame.

– Give it a firm push until you hear that satisfying pop of the SIM card tray coming loose.

– Now, carefully pull out the SIM card tray from your phone and you’re on your way!

Step 2

– Keep an eye out for the two seams on the phone’s edge:

– Screen seam: This one divides the screen from the rest of the phone. Steer clear of prying here.

– Bezel seam: This is where the protective plastic bezel meets the frame, secured by plastic clips. This is your prying zone.

Step 3

– Gather ’round, tech enthusiasts! It’s time to heat up your iOpener and prepare to sweep away those stubborn glues. With a minute of heating magic, we’ll soften those bonds and set the stage for an epic gadget revival! If you need a helping hand, remember that you can always schedule a repair with our amazing team!

Tools Used
  1. iOpenerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 4

– Check out the best spots to dive in before you get started!

Step 5

– Grab a suction cup and place it as close to the right edge of the screen as you can. You’re doing great!

– Now, give that suction cup a solid lift with a steady force until you see a tiny gap between the bezel and midframe. Keep it up!

Step 6

– Carefully slide the tip of your opening pick into the bezel seam, aiming for about 4-5 cm from the bottom of your phone.

Step 7

– Gently slide the tip of your trusty opening pick into the bezel seam, about 3-4 cm from the top of your phone. You’re on your way to a successful repair!

Step 8

– Let’s get this party started! Gently slide the tip of your opening pick into the seam between the bezel and the top of your phone. It’s like giving your phone a little tickle!

Step 9

– Let’s get started by inserting the tip of an opening pick into the bezel seam at the bottom of the phone. Take your time and make sure it’s securely in place.

Step 10

– Gently slide the tip of your trusty opening pick into the bezel seam on the left side of the phone, about 2 cm from the bottom. You’re doing great!

Step 11

– Gently slide the tip of an opening pick into the bezel seam, positioning it about 3-4 cm below the front-facing camera. You got this!

Step 12

– Hey there, buddy! Wanna try something fun? First, let’s carefully detach all those little clips. If we find any stubborn glue, use that cool opening pick of yours to slice right through! Once we’ve freed the device, yank it open like you’re reading a bedtime story instead of a repair manual. If you need some extra help, you know what to do – just schedule a repair and let us do some magical fixing together!

Step 13

– Let’s get started! Use a T3 Torx driver to carefully remove the 4.6mm-long screw that’s holding the screen connector bracket in place. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 14

– Grab those tweezers and gently remove the screen connector bracket. It’s like taking off a tiny, delicate necklace!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 15

– Use the tip of a spudger to gently pry up and disconnect the screen flex cable. It’s like giving the cable a little high-five to say goodbye!

– To re-attach those press connectors, carefully align and press down on one side until you hear a satisfying click. Then, do the same on the other side. Don’t press down on the middle, though! You want to avoid any accidental pin-bending, which could lead to a not-so-happy device. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 16

– Pop that screen right off the phone!

– When putting things back together:

– If you swapped out the screen, double-check the front-facing camera hole and remove any protective covers.

– Using custom-cut adhesive? Follow this guide to get the new screen adhesive right.

– Using Tesa tape? This guide has you covered.

– During boot-up after reassembly, the screen will calibrate itself. Avoid touching the screen to ensure proper touch calibration and avoid touch issues.

Step 17

– Grab your trusty T3 Torx driver and get ready to remove six screws that hold the midframe in place on the motherboard – it’s time to get this repair started!

– Keep in mind that some of these screws are different lengths, so make sure to keep track of each one and put them back where they belong to avoid any mix-ups.

– Four of these screws are 4.6 mm, so set those aside for now.

– There’s also one 4.0 mm screw to keep an eye on.

– And don’t forget the tiny 2.0 mm screw – it may be small, but it’s an important one! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 18

– Let’s get this party started! Grab that trusty spudger and gently lift up the black plastic cover at the bottom left of your phone. You got this!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 19

– Gently slide the sharp end of the spudger to the left until the plastic cover pops free from the midframe. Nice and easy!

– Lift that plastic cover right off the midframe with a satisfying flair!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 20

– Grab your trusty tweezers and gently lift the tape that’s hiding those two sneaky screws holding down the charging port bracket. You’ve got this!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 21

– Let’s get those last few screws out of the way! Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the remaining four screws holding the midframe to the motherboard:

– You’ll find three 4.6 mm screws and one 4.0 mm screw. Easy peasy!

Step 22

– Time to show that charging port bracket who’s boss! Use a spudger or tweezers to gently peel back the tape holding it to the speaker assembly. It’s like giving it a little high five, but with tools.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement
  2. TweezersGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 23

– Hey, buddy! Just gently slide that graphite sheet away from your battery using a gentle touch or those trusty tweezers. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair!

Tools Used
  1. TweezersGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 24

– Let’s get started! Gently slide the pointed end of your spudger under the top right corner of the midframe.

– Now, there’s a sneaky little black plastic clip hanging out at the top of the midframe, keeping it snug. To say goodbye to it, use your spudger to pull the midframe down a bit and then give it a little pry upwards. You got this!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 25

– Alright, let’s get that midframe out! Just give it a gentle lift and it should come right off.

Step 26

– There are a couple of small plastic bits that keep the midframe in place. Be careful not to lose them, as they can easily go missing without the midframe to hold them.

– Remember to place them back in their corners before reassembling your device and replacing the midframe. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.

Step 27

– Time to disconnect the battery! Use the flat end of a spudger to carefully pry up on the battery connector – it’s like a little wake-up call for your device. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 28

– Let’s disconnect that 16 MP Ultrawide camera! Gently use the flat end of your spudger to pop it loose.

– Time to give that 16 MP Ultrawide camera a little break! Carefully remove it.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 29

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently lift up on the connector for the 12.2 MP Wide-Angle camera to disconnect it with finesse.

– Carefully take out that 12.2 MP Wide-Angle camera and give it a break!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 30

– Gently use the pointed end of a spudger to lift the headphone jack connector and give it a little nudge to disconnect. You’ve got this!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 31

– Grab your trusty spudger and gently nudge the headphone out of its cozy socket. It’s like giving it a little hug goodbye!

– Now, it’s time to say farewell to the headphone jack. Just lift it out and you’re one step closer to your repair victory!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 32

– Now, grab your trusty spudger and use the flat end to gently lift up the fingerprint sensor connector. We’re just disconnecting it, so don’t go crazy! If you’re feeling a little unsure, you can always schedule a repair.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 33

– Gently use the flat end of a spudger to nudge the camera flash connector upwards and disconnect it. You’ve got this!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 34

– Let’s get started by using a T3 Torx driver to remove the three 2.9 mm screws that hold the motherboard in place. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Step 35

– Let’s give that motherboard a little lift! Gently slide the flat end of your spudger under the top right corner of the motherboard and give it a little nudge. You’ve got this!

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 36

– Now it’s time to gently pry the motherboard loose – insert the flat end of a spudger under the top left corner and carefully lift it away from the frame. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 37

– Gently slide the sharp end of a spudger beneath the screw slot located at the top right of the speaker assembly to carefully pop it loose from the frame.

Tools Used
  1. SpudgerGoogle Pixel 5a Motherboard Replacement

Step 38

– Gently detach the motherboard along with the speaker assembly. Take your time; they’re just waiting to be set free!

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