<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
           xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
           xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
          >
<channel>
<title><![CDATA[iFixit - Answers With Device &quot;Google Pixel 10a&quot;]]></title>
<link>https://ts.ifixit.com/Answers/Device/Google_Pixel_10a?rss=yes</link>
<description><![CDATA[Top Questions according to your query. Only showing &quot;Google Pixel 10a&quot; questions.]]></description>
<language>en-US</language>
<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 15:04:57 -0700</pubDate>
<item>
<title><![CDATA[Google Pixel 10a: Pixel 10a — Full midframe housing swap after 6th floor drop]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[<p>Hey everyone,</p>

<p>My one-month-old Pixel 10a (GE1GQ, 256GB, Lavender) took a fall from the 6th floor. The screen and midframe housing are completely destroyed, but I'm fairly confident the motherboard and wireless charging assembly survived.</p>

<p>I'm planning a full rebuild and wanted to get some advice from people who've done something similar.</p>

<p><strong>What I'm replacing:</strong></p>

<ul><li>Screen/display assembly</li><li>Midframe housing</li><li>Back cover (likely)</li></ul>

<p><strong>What I believe is salvageable:</strong></p>

<ul><li>Motherboard</li><li>Wireless charging coil</li></ul>

<p><strong>My specific questions:</strong></p>

<ol><li><strong>Transferring components from old housing to new:</strong> The vibration motor and upper ear speaker are both adhered to my current midframe. The bottom loudspeaker pops out easily, but the other two will need careful removal. Any tips on getting these off cleanly without damaging them? Heat gun, isopropyl alcohol, or just patience?</li><li><strong>Front camera bracket:</strong> There's a small metal bracket/cage where the front camera sits in my current housing. Will a replacement midframe typically come with this, or do I need to transfer it over?</li><li><strong>Thermal pads/paste:</strong> There are thermal pads stuck to the current housing around the board area. Should I reapply fresh thermal paste/pads on the new frame, and if so, what should I use?</li><li><strong>Midframe sourcing:</strong> I found one on MobiSentrix. Is that a reliable source for Pixel parts, or is there a better vendor I should consider? Open to suggestions.</li></ol>

<p>This is my first major repair so I want to get it right. Any guidance — or things to watch out for that I might be missing — would be really appreciated.</p>

<p>I am attaching images for better understanding</p>

<div class="imageBox imageBox_left"><img src="https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/xvgRyr6On5CkxdmK.standard" width="169" height="225" class="hasMenu hasLarge" alt="Block Image" onclick="window.open(&quot;https:\/\/guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com\/igi\/xvgRyr6On5CkxdmK.full&quot;, '', 'width=1200,height=1600')" /></div>

<div class="imageBox imageBox_left"><img src="https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/XZnwOLf6JaQVMsCI.standard" width="169" height="225" class="hasMenu hasLarge" alt="Block Image" onclick="window.open(&quot;https:\/\/guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com\/igi\/XZnwOLf6JaQVMsCI.huge&quot;, '', 'width=900,height=1200')" /></div>

<div class="imageBox imageBox_left"><img src="https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/XmGOAgsu3SdCWfuJ.standard" width="169" height="225" class="hasMenu hasLarge" alt="Block Image" onclick="window.open(&quot;https:\/\/guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com\/igi\/XmGOAgsu3SdCWfuJ.huge&quot;, '', 'width=900,height=1200')" /></div>

<div class="imageBox imageBox_left"><img src="https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/i2F5uMNd5NMmBcv4.standard" width="169" height="225" class="hasMenu hasLarge" alt="Block Image" onclick="window.open(&quot;https:\/\/guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com\/igi\/i2F5uMNd5NMmBcv4.huge&quot;, '', 'width=900,height=1200')" /></div>

<div class="imageBox imageBox_left"><img src="https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/YffeTqQZFR5OjLQ5.standard" width="169" height="225" class="hasMenu hasLarge" alt="Block Image" onclick="window.open(&quot;https:\/\/guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com\/igi\/YffeTqQZFR5OjLQ5.huge&quot;, '', 'width=900,height=1200')" /></div>

<div class="imageBox imageBox_left"><img src="https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/JgUsmLruDqrpBZgF.standard" width="169" height="225" class="hasMenu hasLarge" alt="Block Image" onclick="window.open(&quot;https:\/\/guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com\/igi\/JgUsmLruDqrpBZgF.huge&quot;, '', 'width=900,height=1200')" /></div>

<div class="imageBox imageBox_left"><img src="https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/xrxXVPxpwKGXSCua.standard" width="169" height="225" class="hasMenu hasLarge" alt="Block Image" onclick="window.open(&quot;https:\/\/guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com\/igi\/xrxXVPxpwKGXSCua.huge&quot;, '', 'width=900,height=1200')" /></div>]]></description>
<link>https://ts.ifixit.com/Answers/View/955360/Pixel+10a+%E2%80%94+Full+midframe+housing+swap+after+6th+floor+drop</link>
<guid isPermaLink="false" >https://ts.ifixit.com/Answers/View/955360</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:31:08 -0700</pubDate>
</item>
</channel>
</rss>