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This repair guide was authored by the iFixit staff and hasn’t been endorsed by Google. Learn more about our repair guides here.
Use this guide to remove or replace the motherboard on your Google Pixel 5a.
Replacing the charging port may require replacing the entire motherboard, as they are soldered together.
For your safety, discharge the battery below 25% before disassembling your phone. This reduces the risk of a fire if the battery is accidentally damaged during the repair. If your battery is swollen, take appropriate precautions.
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crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0SIM Card Eject Tool$2.99
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Insert a SIM card eject tool into the small hole on the right side edge of the frame.
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Press firmly until you feel the SIM card tray pop out.
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Remove the SIM card tray from the phone.
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Take note of the two seams on the edge of the phone:
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Screen seam: This seam separates the screen from the rest of the phone. Do not pry at this seam.
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Bezel seam: This is where the plastic bezel designed to protect the screen meets the frame. It's held in place by plastic clips. This is where you should pry.
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Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the display for one minute to soften the adhesive.
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Note the optimal points of entry before proceeding.
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Place a suction cup as close to the right edge of the screen as possible.
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Lift the suction cup with a strong steady force until a small gap forms between the bezel and midframe.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick into the bezel seam about 4-5 cm from the bottom of the phone.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick into the bezel seam about 3-4 cm from the top of the phone.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick into the bezel seam at the top of the phone.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick into the bezel seam at the bottom of the phone.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick into the bezel seam on the left side of the phone, about 2 cm from the bottom of the phone.
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Insert the tip of an opening pick into the bezel seam about 3-4 cm below the front-facing camera.
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Be sure to detach all the clips. Slice through any remaining adhesive with an opening pick.
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Open the device from the right side like a book.
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crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0Magnetic Project Mat$19.95
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the 4.6 mm-long screw securing the screen connector bracket.
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Use a pair of tweezers to remove the screen connector bracket.
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Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen flex cable.
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When handling your screen, grip it by its edges.
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When placing the screen on your work area, make sure nothing is touching the bottom of the screen. Consider placing it on a soft, lint-free cloth.
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Remove the screen from the phone.
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If you replaced the screen, check the screen's front-facing camera hole and remove any protective liners covering it.
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If you are using a custom-cut adhesive, follow this guide to correctly apply new screen adhesive.
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If you are using Tesa tape to reattach the screen, follow this guide.
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During the boot-up process after reassembly, the screen will go through a calibration sequence. Do not touch the screen during this process, as it could result in improper touch calibration and create touch issues.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove six of the screws securing the midframe to the motherboard:
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Four 4.6 mm screws
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One 4.0 mm screw
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One 2.0 mm screw
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up on the black plastic cover at the bottom left of the phone.
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Slide the pointed end of the spudger left until the plastic cover is completely separated from the midframe.
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Remove the plastic cover from the midframe.
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crwdns2935267:0crwdne2935267:0Tweezers$4.99
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Use a pair of tweezers to slightly peel back the tape concealing the two screws securing the charging port bracket.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the remaining four screws securing the midframe to the motherboard:
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Three 4.6 mm screws
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One 4.0 mm screw
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Use a spudger or a pair of tweezers to peel back the tape securing the charging port bracket to the speaker assembly.
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Use a blunt pair of tweezers, or your fingers, to carefully peel back the graphite sheet covering the battery.
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Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the top right corner of the midframe.
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There is a black plastic clip at the top of the midframe that secures it to the top of the frame. To detach it, use the spudger to pull the midframe down and then pry up.
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Remove the midframe.
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There are two small plastic bits that help hold the midframe in place. Take care not to misplace them, as without the midframe to hold them in place, they are very easy to lose.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up on the battery connector to disconnect it.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up on the 16 MP Ultrawide camera's connector to disconnect it.
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Remove the 16 MP Ultrawide camera.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up on the 12.2 MP Wide-Angle camera's connector to disconnect it.
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Remove the 12.2 MP Wide-Angle camera.
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Use the pointed end of a spudger to pry up on the headphone jack connector to disconnect it.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up on the headphone to pop it out of its socket.
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Remove the headphone jack.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up on the fingerprint sensor connector to disconnect it.
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Use the flat end of a spudger to pry up on the camera flash connector to disconnect it.
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Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the three 2.9 mm screws securing the motherboard to the frame.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger under the top right corner of the motherboard to lift it from the frame.
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Insert the flat end of a spudger under the top left corner of the motherboard to lift it from the frame.
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Insert the pointed end of a spudger under the the screw slot to the top right of the speaker assembly to dislodge it from the frame.
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Remove the motherboard and speaker assembly.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Google Pixel 5a Answers community for help.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.
Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Google Pixel 5a Answers community for help.
Compare your new replacement part to the original part—you may need to transfer remaining components or remove adhesive backings from the new part before you install it.
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Is the storage part of the mother board? Just wondering if I make this repair, if I will lose all my data.
yes, the storage is part of the SoC so you probably couldnt replace it without putting the SoC on the new motherboard (its probably soldered and cant be easily removed)
In step 24 it's better to pry midframe from the bottom so don't break the tab at the top. Similarly, when assembling, slide the top first and then align the bottom.
