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Google Pixel 5A 5G Logic Board Repair
Logic Board Repair guide for the Google Pixel 5A 5G
Before you begin
Tools
- Torx T5 screwdriver
- Plastic spudger
- Opening picks
- SIM eject tool
- Heat gun
- Tweezers
- Soldering iron
- Anti-static wrist strap
Parts / materials
- Display replacement adhesive
- Isopropyl alcohol (99%)
- Soldering flux
- Desoldering braid
- Thermal pad/paste
Safety
- Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge from damaging motherboard components.
- Do not bend or puncture the lithium-ion battery while working inside the frame.
- Ensure proper ventilation or fume extraction when using hot air and soldering flux.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Eject the SIM card tray
2 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole near the SIM tray on the left edge. Push firmly to pop the tray out and remove it.
- 2
Heat the front display perimeter
3 minUse a heat gun or heating pad set to 80°C on the front edges for two minutes to soften the display adhesive.
- 3
Insert an opening pick under the display
3 minPlace a suction cup on the lower glass, pull up, and slide an opening pick beneath the bottom screen bezel.
- 4
Slice through the screen perimeter adhesive
5 minSlide the pick carefully along the sides and top edge to separate the glue, keeping insertion depth under 3mm.
- 5
Unscrew the display cable shield
3 minFold the display open from the right side like a book, then remove the Torx T5 screw holding the metal cable bracket.
- 6
Disconnect and remove the display panel
2 minUse a plastic spudger to pop the screen flex cable straight up off the board, then lift the screen away.
- 7
Unscrew the midframe assembly
5 minRemove all Torx T5 screws securing the internal graphite plate and midframe to the outer casing.
- 8
Remove the midframe plate
3 minGently pry up and lift the metal midframe plate off the phone chassis to reveal the internal board.
- 9
Disconnect the battery cable
2 minPry the battery press connector straight off the logic board using a plastic spudger to cut all power.
- 10
Disconnect the rear camera array
3 minPop the two rear camera press connectors off the logic board and pull the camera module out.
- 11
Remove the front-facing camera
2 minDisconnect the selfie camera flex cable and lift the camera out of its housing notch.
- 12
Disconnect antenna coaxial cables
3 minUse precision tweezers to unclip the white and black antenna coax cables from the bottom of the board.
- 13
Unscrew board retention fasteners
4 minRemove the remaining Torx T5 screws holding the logic board down to the phone housing.
- 14
Lift out the logic board
3 minPry the logic board upward from the top edge and lift it out of the rear shell.
- 15
Clean and reflow target components
12 minApply liquid flux to the repair site on the board and clean oxidized pads with a soldering iron and desoldering braid.
After your Google Pixel 5A 5G logic board repair
Power the Pixel 5A 5G back on and test the logic board 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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