Replace Google Pixel 7a Rear Cover: Step-by-Step Guide
Duration: 45 minutes
Steps: 20 Steps
Hey there, tech enthusiast! This step-by-step guide is here to help you tackle your repair like a pro. It’s crafted with you in mind, so don’t worry if you’re new to this. Remember, if you ever get stuck, you can always schedule a repair.
Get ready to tackle your repair with confidence! This guide will walk you through the steps to take off or swap out the rear cover on your Pixel 7a. If your battery is looking a bit puffy, remember to stay safe and take the proper precautions. To complete this repair, you’ll need some fresh rear cover adhesive. Just a heads-up: any repair could affect your phone’s water resistance, so how well you seal things up after will determine your phone’s defense against moisture. Let’s dive in!
Step 1
– Alright, let’s get started! First things first, unplug all those cables from your phone. Then, power it down completely. You got this!
Step 2
Heat your phone just until it’s warm to the touch – be careful not to overdo it, or you might end up damaging the screen, rear cover, or battery.
You could also try warming up the rear cover with a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate. Just a little heat can go a long way!
– Get that rear cover nice and toasty! Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the rear cover for three minutes.
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Step 3
Get ready to make your repair experience a whole lot smoother with the Anti-Clamp, a handy tool designed to simplify the opening process. If you’re not using it, no worries – just skip ahead three steps for an alternative method.
Want the full scoop on how to use the Anti-Clamp like a pro? Check out our guide for all the details.
– Give that blue handle a gentle tug back to free the Anti-Clamp’s arms!
– Now, glide those arms over the bottom edge of the phone, placing one suction cup on the rear cover and the other on the screen.
– Press the cups together to seal the deal and create some suction magic!
Step 4
– Whoa there, party animal! Let’s keep those suction cups as boozy as can be by stretching those bad boys and ensuring they line up with their twin. If they start acting like BFFs, though, you may need to remove the Anti-Clamp and slap on a little tape for an even better stick. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair.
Step 5
Keep that heat on – if the iOpener starts to lose its magic while you’re setting up the Anti-Clamp, just give the rear cover a quick reheat to keep things moving.
If the adhesive is being stubborn, try twisting the handle a quarter turn clockwise and waiting another minute. If the rear cover starts to cool down, grab a hair dryer or heat gun to give it a little boost.
– Grab something sturdy to prop your phone up nice and level between the arms of the Anti-Clamp.
– Take a breather for about a minute, or until you see a little gap forming at the bottom edge of your phone as the adhesive lets go.
– Slide an opening pick into that gap between the rear cover and the frame—let’s get this party started!
– Carefully peel off the suction cups from your phone using their pull-tabs, and then set the Anti-Clamp aside for now.
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Step 6
If you’ve already gotten that trusty opening pick in place using the Anti-Clamp, you can skip right ahead. You’re a pro!
– Let’s get started by applying a suction handle to the center of the bottom edge of the rear cover – this will help you get a good grip.
– Now, pull up on the suction handle with a steady force until you see a gap forming between the rear cover and the frame. You’re making progress!
– Next, carefully insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap you just created. This is where the magic happens!
– Finally, remove the suction handle and take a moment to admire your handiwork. If you need help, you can always schedule a repair
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Step 7
– Alrighty, time for some adhesive-slicing fun! Use this sweet pic as your sidekick while you work. It’s like a dance, but your moves will free the rear cover. Let’s do this!
Step 8
Now it’s time to get that rear cover off – just remember to keep those opening picks angled upward as you slice through, and you’ll be done in no time!
– Tilt that opening pick up so the tip is pointing away from the frame, just like a little flag waving hello!
– Gently glide your pick over to the bottom left corner of the rear cover, like you’re on a treasure hunt.
– Keep that pick right where it is to stop the adhesive from playing hide and seek again.
Step 9
– Let’s get this party started! Slide your opening pick in the bottom left corner like it’s a dance floor.
– Now, move that pick over to the bottom right corner, gently separating the rear cover. Think of it as a graceful waltz for your phone.
– Keep that pick right where it is, so the adhesive doesn’t get too cozy and stick back together.
Step 10
Alternatively, grab a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to gently warm up that rear cover. Just be sure to keep it cool enough to avoid turning your phone into a mini sauna!
– Time to get cozy with your phone! Heat up that right edge of the rear cover with your trusty iOpener for a good two minutes.
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Step 11
Whoa there, partner! Don’t go digging that pick deeper than 5mm along the right edge. We wouldn’t want to mess up that wireless charging coil, now would we?
Hey, wanna make this super easy? Just measure 5 mm from the tip of your pick and mark it with a permanent marker. It’s like giving your pick a little high five!
– Pop a third opening pick into the bottom right corner of the rear cover.
– Gently glide your pick up the right edge of the rear cover to break the adhesive seal. Pause when you hit the camera bar.
– Keep that pick in place to stop the adhesive from sticking back together.
Step 12
Alternatively, grab a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to gently warm up that rear cover. Just be sure to keep it cool enough to avoid turning your phone into a mini sauna!
– Time to get this repair started! Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the rear cover for about two minutes to loosen things up.
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Step 13
Hey there! Just a heads-up, make sure you don’t go past 3 mm with your pick along the left side. You don’t want to bump into the wireless charging coil or the foam padding on the back cover. Keep it chill, and you’ll be fine! 😀
Want a visual guide? Just measure 3mm from the tip of your pick and make a little mark with a permanent marker. It’s like giving your pick a little reminder!
– Alright, let’s get this party started! Slide a fourth opening pick into the bottom left corner of the rear cover. It’s like a little dance for your phone!
– Now, gently slide your pick up the left edge of the rear cover to loosen the adhesive. Think of it as giving your phone a little massage.
– Leave that pick in place so the adhesive doesn’t try to sneak back together. You got this!
Step 14
If you want to get a little extra help, you can use a hairdryer, heat gun, or hot plate to gently warm up the back cover. Just be careful not to get things too hot!
– Get that iOpener nice and toasty and give the top edge of the rear cover a good two-minute warm-up. It’s like a mini spa day for your phone!
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Step 15
You’ll spot a chunky adhesive strip running along the antenna housing.
If your pick isn’t sliding in, try starting near the camera bar where the previous pick left off.
– Let’s get this party started! Insert your fifth opening pick into the top left corner of the rear cover. Go about halfway between the top of the pick and the logo. You’re aiming for between 8mm and 10mm deep, or roughly 0.3–0.4 inches.
– Slide your pick across the top edge to loosen up the antenna bracket adhesive. Stop at the halfway point along the top edge. We’re almost there!
Step 16
Be careful not to push your pick in deeper than 3 mm – you don’t want to mess up that antenna housing graphite tape! Keep it light and sweet, just like your repair journey.
– Gently pull your opening pick out to about 3 mm deep. You’re doing great!
– Now, slide that pick over to the top right corner and slice through the remaining adhesive along the top edge. Keep it smooth!
Step 17
Be careful not to scratch the frame! Angle those picks up and away from it to make sure you’re a smooth operator.
– Now it’s time to get that rear cover off – gently roll the top edge pick so its flat edge slips under the cover.
– Next, work your magic on the picks on either side of the camera bar, rolling them so their flat edges are snug under the bar.
Step 18
Hey, be gentle with the rear cover! You don’t want to bend it. Just loosen the adhesive near the camera bar. If the adhesive feels stubborn, give the rear cover a little twist from side to side to help things along. You got this!
A generous strip of adhesive is holding the rear cover snugly in place just below the camera bar. Time to get that cover off!
– Let’s get started by using those handy opening picks to gently pry the top edge of the rear cover away from the frame, right under the camera bar.
– Keep prying back and forth until the camera bar starts to loosen up – you’re making great progress!
Step 19
– Gently slide those opening picks from the camera bar down the long edges of the rear cover to break free any adhesive that might have decided to stick around.
Step 20
– Now that you’ve rocked this repair, put your device back together by following the steps in reverse!
– If you’re looking for a deeper dive, check out the built-in Pixel Diagnostic tool. Just click here!
– Feeling stuck? No worries! Head over to our troubleshooting section, or reach out to the Answers community for some extra help.
– Not feeling the repair love? Just hit ‘cancel’ and we’ll be here when you’re ready.
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Success!
