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Google Pixel 5A 5G Charging Port Repair
Charging Port Repair guide for the Google Pixel 5A 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Precision T3 Torx screwdriver
- Plastic opening picks
- Spudger
- Suction handle
- Tweezers
- Heat gun or iOpener
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Replacement Pixel 5a 5G charging port assembly
- Pre-cut display adhesive strips
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
Safety
- Wear protective eyewear to guard against glass splinters when opening the screen.
- Disconnect the battery before handling internal electronics to prevent electrical shorts.
- Avoid heating the screen beyond 80°C to prevent permanent damage to the OLED panel.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Turn Off Device
1 minPower down the Google Pixel 5a 5G completely before beginning disassembly.
- 2
Heat Display Edges
3 minApply a heated iOpener or heat gun to the front screen edges for two minutes to soften the perimeter adhesive.
- 3
Attach Suction Handle
2 minPlace a suction handle near the bottom edge of the glass and pull upward firmly to create a gap.
- 4
Insert Opening Pick
2 minInsert the tip of a plastic opening pick into the gap between the display screen and the outer frame.
- 5
Slice Screen Adhesive
5 minSlide the pick carefully around all four sides of the screen to sever the underlying adhesive seal.
- 6
Open Display Assembly
2 minGently pivot the top edge of the screen open like a book away from the chassis.
- 7
Unscrew Display Cable Shield
2 minUse a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the screw securing the metal display bracket.
- 8
Disconnect Display Flex Cable
2 minPry the display flex ribbon straight up from its motherboard socket with a spudger and set the screen aside.
- 9
Unscrew Internal Midframe
6 minRemove all T3 Torx screws securing the aluminum midframe panel to the phone body.
- 10
Remove Midframe Plate
2 minLift the midframe shield plate out of the device chassis to expose the battery and lower components.
- 11
Disconnect Battery Cable
2 minUse a flat-head spudger to disconnect the battery connector to prevent short circuits during repair.
- 12
Unscrew Loudspeaker Enclosure
3 minRemove the T3 Torx screws holding the bottom loudspeaker assembly to the lower chassis.
- 13
Remove Loudspeaker Module
2 minPry up and remove the plastic loudspeaker housing from the bottom of the frame.
- 14
Disconnect Antenna Cables
2 minUse fine tweezers to gently pop the white and black antenna coaxial cables off the lower board.
- 15
Remove Port Retaining Bracket
3 minUnscrew and lift off the small metal bracket securing the USB-C port in the housing.
- 16
Unseat Defective Charging Port
3 minGently lift the USB-C charging port board out from its recessed slot in the frame.
- 17
Position New Charging Port
3 minAlign and press the new charging port board firmly into the bottom frame cavity.
- 18
Secure Port Bracket
3 minReinstall the metal retaining bracket over the USB-C port and tighten the T3 Torx screws.
- 19
Reconnect Antenna Cables
3 minSnap the black and white coaxial antenna cables back onto their corresponding terminals on the port board.
- 20
Reinstall Loudspeaker Assembly
3 minPlace the loudspeaker module back into position and secure it with its original screws.
- 21
Reconnect Battery Connector
2 minPress the battery flex cable connector straight down onto the logic board socket until it snaps.
- 22
Reinstall Midframe and Screen Cable
5 minScrew the midframe plate back on, attach the display flex cable, and secure its metal cover bracket.
- 23
Reseal Display Assembly
5 minApply new display adhesive strips along the frame, press the screen firmly into place, and clamp for 10 minutes.
After your Google Pixel 5A 5G charging port repair
Power the Pixel 5A 5G back on and test the charging port 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 5A 5G job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
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