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Repair and disassembly information for Google's Pixel 8a Pro smartphone, released on May 14, 2024. Identifiable by model numbers GKV4X (5G Sub 6GHz) and G8HHN (5G mmWave + Sub 6GHz).

Below screen graphite sheet

Hello,

I was in the process of removing my very cracked Pixel 8a screen and in the process the graphite thermal sheet that is adhered to the midframe and is located directly under the display got messed up. I was hoping there was a replacement listed on ifixit but there seems to be nothing available and even the bill of materials and Google's own repair documentation don't mention a specific replacement part or anything for this.

Does anybody know if there is a replacement sheet specifically for the Pixel 8a or would this have to be something I have to order a sheet and then cut it myself? See pic, the red outlined stuff is what I'm looking for:

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I didn't have any more luck locating the graphite sheet you're looking for, but I did note that it appears at least one replacement midframe comes with the graphite sheet already attached. Here's a picture showing it.

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Of course, you'd need to order one in the right color for your phone; some of them on that site are reasonable (under $25 USD), but a couple are quite a bit more pricey; on the order of $60. Anyway, here's the page; hopefully yours is one of the cheap ones!

Google Pixel 8a Replacement Parts – SOULTZ PHONE PARTS

If you do a search for "google Pixel 8a midframe replacement" you'll find a few choices; the one I linked to appears to be an aftermarket replacement. It seems the genuine Google midframes don't come with the graphite sheet. Another option might be to purchase a system pull; i.e., one from a phone that's been parted out; that'll save you some effort on the replacement since it comes with many of the small parts already attached. Here's an example from eBay (again, I don't know what color yours is, so I can't tell if it's the right one for you or not).

Repair Part - OEM Pull Frame with Small Parts for Google Pixel 8A - Obsidian - eBay

You can see from the second picture on the site that the graphite sheet is there and intact, so that might be another option. I'd go with one of those first before trying to make one myself, especially with that oddball little flap that goes over the screen connector.

Good luck, and be sure to come on back and let us know how it all turns out; what you learn will help the next person who comes along with the same problem.

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