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The Google Pixel 7a is the budget-oriented variant in the Pixel 7 series. Released in May 2023, the Pixel 7a improves upon the Pixel 6a with face unlock, 8 GB RAM, heavily upgraded cameras, and wireless charging.

Screen not working after replacement phone on during replacement

Not 100% sure the phone was on but not sure why else I would have issues and phone vibrated once I plugged in screen replacement pin. I wasn't touching any buttons, screen doesn't work, but I can tell if phone is on by plugging it in to see if it vibrates. Instructions online not clear about shutdown without restart so I think I shut it off and redid connection and still not working. I've tried multiple times, but I can't tell if it's off or not, or if that's even the issue. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

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Is the original screen still at least partially functional? It would be worth your time to plug the broken display back in and see if it's working normally; that would confirm an issue with the replacement screen.

Being a Pixel owner myself, I've noted a disturbing trend in genuine Google replacement displays. They seem to have a higher percentage of failing right out of the box than I would expect to see from any given manufacturer.

You didn't mention where you bought the display from (or whether it is a genuine Google part), but if you bought it from iFixit it comes with a lifetime warranty. Whatever the case, it seems like it's time to contact the seller about the possibility of a warranty replacement, especially if the original screen is still working.

Update (04/25/25)

P.S., Nowadays it's not quite as urgent to make sure the battery is disconnected before plugging or unplugging the display. On older LCD based screens the higher voltage backlight circuits could often blow out fuses or circuits if power was on, but with newer OLED displays it's not as much of an issue. That being said, it is always a good idea to unplug the battery first and plug it back in last, but it's not a death sentence like it used to be.

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Unfortunately original screen was pretty mangled and to take it off it was destroyed more. Tried it anyways and didn't see any light or anything. It is from Ifixit and I've contacted their support so hopefully they'll help me out, your post was very encouraging and helpful, thanks!

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