DIY Guide: Replace Google Pixel 6a Rear Cameras Step-by-Step
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 31 Steps
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Before you start, make sure to discharge your battery to below 25% for your safety. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Verizon GB62Z
Hey there! Welcome to your go-to guide crafted by the awesome folks at Salvation Repair. Just a heads up, Google doesn’t officially back this guide, but it’s packed with know-how. Ready to swap out that ultrawide camera, wide rear camera, or both on your Google Pixel 6a? Sweet! Before diving in, make sure your battery is below 25% to keep things safe—trust us, it’s a smart way to lower the risk of any fire mishaps if the battery gets a little too friendly during the process. If your battery is looking a bit swollen, it’s time to take some extra precautions. Quick note: we whipped this guide up using the Verizon GB62Z model, which comes with a 5G mmWave antenna. If you’re rocking a different model, just skip the steps involving the 5G mmWave antenna as the rest of the process stays the same. Don’t forget, you’ll need some replacement adhesive to finish this job like a pro. Now, let’s get those cameras shining like new!
Step 2
Before you dive into this repair, here are some important things to keep in mind:
– Screen seam : This is the line where the screen meets the rest of the phone. Don’t try to separate it! Let’s keep things intact.
– Bezel seam : Where the plastic bezel (protecting your fancy screen) meets the frame. It’s held in place by little plastic clips. This is where you’ll pry, so be careful and gentle!
Step 3
In the next few steps, we’ll introduce you to the Anti-Clamp, a nifty tool we’ve whipped up to make opening your device a breeze. If you’re not using the Anti-Clamp, feel free to skip ahead three steps for another approach.
Got a cracked screen? No worries! Just slap on a layer of clear packing tape to help the suction cup stick like a champ.
For detailed guidance on how to wield the Anti-Clamp like a pro, check out this guide.
If your phone’s surface feels too slick for the Anti-Clamp to get a good grip, a little tape can make it grippier and easier to handle.
– 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.
Step 4
– Get started by pulling that blue handle forward – this will lock the arms in place.
– Next, turn the handle clockwise until you’ve made a full 360 degrees or until the cups start to stretch. Easy does it!
– Now, keep an eye on those suction cups and make sure they stay aligned. If they start to slip out of place, just loosen them a bit and realign the arms. You got this! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 5
Take it easy and only twist a half turn at a time! Give it a minute between each turn. Let the Anti-Clamp and some patience do their thing.
Heads up, cautious heat usage is essential here! For added pizazz, try waving a hair dryer around or firing up a heat gun – but remember, these tools can be pretty intense, so take it easy and avoid any meltdowns. If you need some extra clearance, gradually apply more heat and give that handle a friendly little spin to the right!
– Warm up an iOpener and slide it through the Anti-Clamp arms so it rests on the right edge of your phone.
– Chill for a minute to let the adhesive loosen up and create a gap.
– When the gap is big enough, slide an opening pick under the screen frame.
– Skip the next two steps.
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Step 6
If you need some extra heat, a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate can do the trick. Just don’t get carried away and overheat things—the display and battery don’t love the heat! If you’re unsure about anything, you can always schedule a repair.
– Let’s warm things up a bit! Grab your iOpener, give it a good heat-up, and then apply it to the right edge of the screen for two minutes. We’re getting ready to gently loosen things up.
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Step 7
Got a cracked screen? No worries, we’ve got a temporary fix. Try covering it with clear packing tape to help the suction cup stick. If that doesn’t work, you can use some super strong tape instead. And if all else fails, a little superglue can do the trick to get the suction cup to stay put on that broken screen.
Having trouble getting started? Don’t stress, it’s probably just because of your phone’s age. If you’re struggling, try applying a bit more heat to the edge and give it another shot. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
– Grab a suction cup and place it as close to the center of the right edge of the screen as you can. You’re getting this party started right!
– Now give that suction cup a firm, steady pull to create a little gap between the bezel and the frame. You’re doing great!
– Slide an opening pick into that gap you’ve created. Keep going, you’re on the right track!
Step 8
Hey there! Just a friendly reminder to keep the pick up’s length to under 3.5mm, ya know, to avoid any boo-boos inside your device. Want some extra help? You can always schedule a repair!
– Keep that suction going! Now, give that pick a little lift, like you’re giving it a high five.
– Push the pick gently into the seam, as if you’re nudging a friend over. You got this!
Step 10
Hey there! Be careful with that pick! Only go in about 4mm, you don’t want to hurt the little parts inside, you know what I mean? 😊 If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
– Let’s get this phone open! Rotate the opening pick around the top-right corner to release the clips.
– Hold that opening pick in place, like a superhero stopping the clips from locking back up. You’re doing great! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 11
When slicing around the front camera, keep that pick in check and don’t go deeper than 3mm to save the lens from getting scratched. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Alright, let’s slide that handy opening pick into the gap you just made. Think of it like opening a secret door to your device’s inner workings.
– Now, gently glide the pick along the top edge. This is where you release the clips holding things together. It’s like giving them a little nudge to say ‘Hey, it’s time to party!’ (But in a techy kind of way).
Step 12
– Let’s give those clips a little wiggle room! Gently rotate your opening pick around the top-left corner of your phone to loosen them up.
– Keep that opening pick chilling in the top-left corner, just like a VIP, to make sure those clips stay un-clipped. 😉
Step 13
Alright, let’s be careful here! Just slide that pick in a tiny bit, about 3mm or so. We don’t want to go too deep and mess anything up. If you’re feeling unsure, you can always schedule a repair with us. We’re here to help!
Now, the screen oughta be detached from the frame. If you’re runnin into some resistance around the edges, use a trusty opening pick to loosen any stubborn clips. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Alright, let’s get this party started! Grab your trusty opening pick and slide it into the gap you just created. You got this!
– Now, scoot that pick along the left edge, releasing those clips. Smooth moves!
– Time to repeat the slide and rotate routine for the rest of that edge. You’re almost there!
Step 14
Hold your horses! You don’t want to completely detach that screen just yet—it’s still hanging on to the frame with a flex cable.
Easy does it! Don’t twist or pull the screen too far from the frame, or you might end up damaging that delicate flex cable.
– Time to get this repair started – gently lift the right edge of the screen up and swing it towards the left side of the device, just like you’re opening a book.
– Now, carefully rest the screen upside down and parallel to the frame. Take a moment to make sure everything is in place before moving on to the next step. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 15
The display cable bracket is held in place by metal clips.
– Grab your trusty tweezers and gently bend the bottom of the bracket up to release that sneaky metal clip.
– Carefully take out the display cable bracket – it’s time to clear the field!
– When putting everything back together, remember to tuck the top of the bracket in first before pressing the bottom down. Skipping this step could lead to some unexpected sparks and potential logic board drama!
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Step 16
Heads up! This step is a little delicate, so be careful around the press connector. You don’t want to mess with those tiny parts! If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
– Ready to free that display cable? Let’s do it! Slide an opening pick under the bottom right corner of the display cable press connector, right above the nearby screw hole.
– Now, give that connector a gentle pry and disconnect it.
– To re-attach, carefully align the connector and press down on one side until it clicks into place. Then do the same on the other side. Don’t press on the middle! If the connector gets misaligned, you could bend those tiny pins and that’s not a good time for anyone. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
Step 17
Make sure to attach the display cable bracket back in place. Trust us, it’s kind of important!
– Time to ditch that old screen! Remove it to make way for the new one.
– Reassembly alert: double-check your work to ensure everything is in its place.
– If you’ve got a brand new screen, take a closer look at the front-facing camera hole and sensor cutout. Remove any leftover liners to get everything ship-shape.
– Pro tip: check your phone for a missing proximity sensor rubber gasket – it might be hiding on the back of your old screen. If it’s MIA, replace it to get your phone working smoothly.
– Let’s take a quick pause to test your phone before we seal it up. Hook up your screen, power it on, and make sure everything is working as expected. Then, power it off and get ready for the next steps.
– Now it’s time to get your screen adhesive in order. Follow our guide to replace it and get a secure fit.
– New screen, who dis? If you’re installing a fresh screen, be sure to calibrate that fingerprint sensor with our handy guide. And if you need help along the way, you can always schedule a repair with the pros at Salvation Repair.
Step 18
Alright, let’s loosen up that tape a bit. Just peel back the part connecting the midframe and the top speaker. No need to go full commando on it! 😉
– Time to get up close and personal with your device’s innards. Use tweezers to carefully peel back the silver tape that’s connecting the midframe to the top speaker. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 19
– Grab those tiny tweezers and get ready to be a phone detective! Time to uncover the secrets behind the tape covering those two unsuspecting screws by the USB-C port. Need help? No worries, you can always schedule a repair!
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Step 20
– Grab your trusty T3 Torx screwdriver and get ready to loosen those 16 screws holding the midframe to the frame. You’ve got this!
– Eight of those babies are 4.3 mm screws
– Five are 2.9 mm screws
– Two are 4.9 mm screws
– And finally, one 4.6 mm screw. Don’t worry, it’s all about the journey, not the destination! 😉 If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 23
Feeling a little pushback? No worries! That’s just the midframe snugged up to the heat sink with some thermal paste. It’s all part of the adventure!
– Let’s get that midframe out of the way! It’s time to remove it.
– Hey, when you put everything back together, this is the perfect time to turn on your phone and see if everything is working as it should. No need to rush – test everything out! Just be sure to power down your phone completely before you move on to the next step.
Step 24
– Grab that trusty spudger and gently scrape off the thermal paste.
– Wipe away any leftover paste with isopropyl alcohol and a coffee filter or lint-free cloth—your device deserves that spa treatment.
– Repeat the cleaning process for the paste on the midframe, because thorough is the way to go.
– When putting things back together, be sure to reapply that thermal paste following our guide. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 26
Alright, cool cat, if your device doesn’t have a 5G mmWave antenna, you can skip the next four steps. No worries, we got you covered!
– Use that fancy T3 Torx screwdriver to unscrew the 2.9 mm screw there and take out that cute lil’ 5G mmWave antenna bracket. Think you can handle that? If you need a hand, you know where to find us 😊
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Step 28
– Alright, let’s get this party started! Grab your spudger and give that 5G mmWave antenna connector a little nudge. Just gently pry it up to disconnect it. It’s like giving it a friendly farewell wave. Easy peasy, right? If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
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Step 30
– Time to get started! Use a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the ultrawide rear camera’s press connector – don’t worry, it’s easier than it sounds!
– Now it’s time to say goodbye to the ultrawide rear camera – simply remove it from your device. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 31
– Time to get started! Use a spudger to carefully pry up and disconnect the wide rear camera’s press connector – it’s like freeing a tiny captive!
– Now, gently remove the wide rear camera. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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