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Google Pixel 3a XL Back Glass Repair

Back Glass Repair guide for the Google Pixel 3a XL

Difficult
~59 min
20 steps

Before you begin

Tools

  • Heat gun or hair dryer
  • Suction cup tool
  • Plastic prying tools
  • Spudger tool
  • T3 Torx screwdriver
  • Tweezers
  • SIM eject tool
  • Anti-static wrist strap

Parts / materials

  • Replacement Pixel 3a XL rear housing
  • Display pre-cut adhesive strip
  • Isopropyl alcohol (91% or higher)

Safety

  • Wear eye protection when heating and opening glass-fronted panels.
  • Disconnect the battery connector before removing internal boards to prevent electrical shorts.
  • Do not puncture or bend the lithium-ion battery during removal.

Overview

# Google Pixel 3a XL Back Glass Repair Repair Guide Action-specific back glass repair walkthrough for the Google Pixel 3a XL. About 59 minutes across 20 steps. This DIY guide walks through back glass repair on the Google Pixel 3a XL (Pixel series phone). Before you open the device, confirm the exact model number on the Google settings screen or rear housing so your replacement part matches the Pixel 3a XL specifically—not a similar Pixel sibling. Most DIY techs finish this Google Pixel 3a XL back glass repair in about 59 minutes when parts and tools are ready. Difficulty is rated advanced for this model. Recommended tools for this Google Pixel 3a XL job: Heat gun or hair dryer, Suction cup tool, Plastic prying tools, Spudger tool, T3 Torx screwdriver, Tweezers, SIM eject tool, Anti-static wrist strap. Parts and supplies: Replacement Pixel 3a XL rear housing, Display pre-cut adhesive strip, Isopropyl alcohol (91% or higher). Power the Pixel 3a XL off completely, remove SIMs/SD cards if present, and work on a clean, well-lit surface with a magnetic mat for screws. If a step feels wrong for your Google Pixel 3a XL, stop and compare the connector layout to the photos in this guide. When you prefer a same-day pro repair in Seattle instead, LML Repair can handle back glass repair for this model with tested parts and a workmanship warranty.

Step-by-step

  1. 1

    Eject SIM Tray

    1 min

    Insert a SIM eject tool into the hole on the left edge of the phone to pop out the SIM tray. Remove the tray completely.

  2. 2

    Heat Front Display Edges

    2 min

    Apply heat to the perimeter of the front screen using a heat gun for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.

  3. 3

    Insert Opening Pick

    3 min

    Attach a suction cup near the bottom edge of the screen and pull up to create a gap. Slide a plastic opening pick beneath the glass.

  4. 4

    Slice Perimeter Adhesive

    4 min

    Guide the opening pick around all four edges of the display to slice through the adhesive seal.

  5. 5

    Pivot Display Open

    2 min

    Gently lift the screen from the left side and swing it open like a book, keeping the right edge near the frame.

  6. 6

    Remove Display Cable Bracket Screws

    2 min

    Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the metal display cable bracket.

  7. 7

    Disconnect Display Cable

    3 min

    Remove the metal display bracket with tweezers, then pry up the display cable connector using a spudger and set the screen aside.

  8. 8

    Remove Midframe Screws

    4 min

    Unscrew the T3 Torx screws securing the plastic midframe overlay to the inner housing.

  9. 9

    Remove Midframe Shield

    2 min

    Pry up the edges of the plastic midframe shield using a spudger and lift it off the device.

  10. 10

    Disconnect Battery Cable

    1 min

    Use the flat end of a spudger to pry the battery press connector straight up off the motherboard.

  11. 11

    Disconnect Board Ribbons and Antenna

    3 min

    Disconnect the daughterboard flex connector, camera modules, and antenna coax cables from the motherboard using a spudger.

  12. 12

    Remove Motherboard Screws

    3 min

    Unscrew the T3 Torx screws retaining the motherboard to the rear housing.

  13. 13

    Extract Motherboard

    2 min

    Carefully lift the motherboard out of the rear chassis by its edges and place it on an anti-static surface.

  14. 14

    Remove Battery

    5 min

    Pull the adhesive stretch-release tabs flat and parallel to the phone to free the battery from the old casing.

  15. 15

    Remove Bottom Components

    4 min

    Unscrew and detach the speaker assembly and USB-C charging port board from the old rear case.

  16. 16

    Install Components in New Rear Housing

    4 min

    Transfer and seat the USB-C port, speaker module, and buttons into the replacement rear housing.

  17. 17

    Reinstall Motherboard and Battery

    4 min

    Place the battery and motherboard into the new housing frame, securing the motherboard with its T3 Torx screws.

  18. 18

    Reconnect Connectors and Midframe Shield

    4 min

    Attach all internal ribbon cables, reconnect the battery press connector, and screw down the midframe shield.

  19. 19

    Reconnect Display

    3 min

    Snap the display ribbon connector onto the motherboard and reinstall the metal bracket with its T3 Torx screws.

  20. 20

    Seal Display Panel

    3 min

    Apply new pre-cut adhesive along the rim of the housing, align the display, and press down firmly around all edges.

After your Google Pixel 3a XL back glass repair

Power the Pixel 3a XL back on and test the back glass repair function before you put every screw away. Check touch/display response, charging, cameras, buttons, and wireless as relevant to this repair. If something fails after closing the device, reopen carefully and reseat the connectors for this Google Pixel 3a XL job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.

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