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Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation

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    1. Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Remove adhesive residue from the frame: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Remove adhesive residue from the frame: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Remove adhesive residue from the frame: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
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      Tweezers
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      • Peel off as much adhesive as you can with a pair of tweezers.

      • Use a spudger to scrape away any lingering adhesive.

      • Don't use metal tools to scrape away adhesive as this will damage the frame.

      • For best results, clean the area underneath the removed adhesive with 90% or greater isopropyl alcohol to prep the surface for the new adhesive.

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    2. Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Remove adhesive residue from the screen: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Remove adhesive residue from the screen: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Remove adhesive residue from the screen: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Repeat the previous step for the screen adhesive.

      • Don't use metal tools to scrape away adhesive as this will damage the screen.

      • Don't use isopropyl alcohol near the front camera bracket as it will loosen its adhesive.

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    3. Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Align the adhesive: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Use the front camera and corners of the frame to correctly align the adhesive.

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    4. Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Prepare the adhesive: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
      • Peel away the clear plastic lining to expose the frame side of the adhesive.

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    5. Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Apply the adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Apply the adhesive: crwdns2935265:05crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Be very careful during this step! The adhesive is very sticky and can't be repositioned once it sticks. Misaligned adhesive can lead to an improper seal.

      • Lower the adhesive onto the frame.

      • Use the front camera and corners to help align the adhesive during installation.

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    6. Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Secure the adhesive to the frame: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Secure the adhesive to the frame: crwdns2935265:06crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Use the flat end of a spudger or your fingernail to press down on the adhesive.

      • Slide along the perimeter to secure the adhesive to the frame.

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    7. Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Peel away the outer plastic lining: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Peel away the outer plastic lining: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Use your fingers to grasp the blue plastic lining near the center and peel it away from the phone.

      • This should leave a thin perimeter of adhesive still covered by blue plastic lining.

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    8. Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Connect the screen: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Connect the screen: crwdns2935265:08crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Follow the screen replacement guide in reverse order and connect the screen to your pixel.

      • Remember to reinstall the screen connector bracket.

      • If you replaced the screen, check the screen's front-facing camera hole and remove any protective liners covering it.

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    9. Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Peel away the remaining plastic lining: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Peel away the remaining plastic lining: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Peel away the blue plastic lining to expose the perimeter adhesive.

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    10. Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Position the screen: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Position the screen: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Position the screen: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Position the screen so it lays on the frame.

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    11. Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Press down the screen corners: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Press down the screen corners: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
      • Press down the corners of the screen to secure them to the frame.

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    12. Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Secure the screen to the frame: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Secure the screen to the frame: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel 5a Screen Adhesive Installation, Secure the screen to the frame: crwdns2935265:012crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
      • Press down on the edges of the screen.

      • Slide along the perimeter to secure it to the frame.

      • You can heat the perimeter of the screen to soften the adhesive and help it bond more securely.

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Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Pixel 5a Answers community for help.

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Pretty easy. Maybe 20 mins job. Nice guide.

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What is the stack of books for?

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Hey there!

Usually you would place a stack of books or 2L+ bottle of water on top of the device to apply extra force to the adhesive and leave it for some time, like 30-60 minutes. That would ensure better adhesion for the replacement screen. It is not necessary nowadays, but it's an old-school style way of gluing things together and seasoned repair techs still place something heavy on top of the device when replacing glued-in components

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Excellent instructions. I was able to get through this no problem.

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Bought the kit and followed this guide, worked perfectly. Thanks Ifixit for helping me fix my phone.

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