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Google Pixel Buds 2a Bottom Shell Replacement

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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.

Follow this guide to replace the bottom shell on the charging case for your Google Pixel Buds 2a headphones.

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  1. Google Pixel Buds 2a Bottom Shell Replacement, Unplug the charging case: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0

    • Before starting your repair, unplug your charging case.

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  2. Google Pixel Buds 2a Bottom Shell Replacement, Remove the Buds: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel Buds 2a Bottom Shell Replacement, Remove the Buds: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel Buds 2a Bottom Shell Replacement, Remove the Buds: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Open the case lid, remove the Pixel Buds, and set them aside.

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  4. Google Pixel Buds 2a Bottom Shell Replacement, Remove the case screws: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel Buds 2a Bottom Shell Replacement, Remove the case screws: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel Buds 2a Bottom Shell Replacement, Remove the case screws: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Use a Torx Plus 5IP screwdriver to remove the two 6.2 mm‑long screws from the ear bud recesses.

    • You may need to flip the case over and gently shake it to get the screws to fall out.

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  5. Google Pixel Buds 2a Bottom Shell Replacement, Remove the bottom shell: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel Buds 2a Bottom Shell Replacement, Remove the bottom shell: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 Google Pixel Buds 2a Bottom Shell Replacement, Remove the bottom shell: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0

    • Slide the main body of the charging case completely out of the bottom shell, inserting a fingernail in the seam near the top of the case to create an initial gap.

    • If you're having trouble, use the flat end of a spudger to start the initial gap.

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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 Answers community for help.

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