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Google Pixel 9a Logic Board Repair
Logic Board Repair guide for the Google Pixel 9a
Before you begin
Tools
- Heat gun or hair dryer
- Suction cup tool
- Plastic prying tools
- Spudger tool
- Precision screwdriver set (T3 Torx)
- Tweezers
Parts / materials
- Pre-cut rear panel adhesive tape
- 99% Isopropyl alcohol
Safety
- Wear eye protection when heating glass panels.
- Disconnect the battery before touching any internal connectors.
- Work on an anti-static mat to prevent ESD damage.
Overview
Step-by-step
- 1
Power off the device
1 minPress and hold the power button, then tap Power Off on the screen.
- 2
Eject the SIM card tray
1 minInsert a SIM eject tool into the hole at the bottom frame to pop out the tray.
- 3
Heat the back panel
2 minApply a heat gun evenly around the rear edges for two minutes to soften the adhesive.
- 4
Attach a suction cup
2 minPlace a suction cup near the bottom edge of the back glass and pull up gently to create a small gap.
- 5
Insert an opening pick
3 minSlide a plastic opening pick into the seam to slice through the peripheral adhesive.
- 6
Separate and lift the back cover
3 minSlice around all four sides carefully, then lift the rear glass off the frame.
- 7
Unscrew the upper motherboard shield
3 minRemove the T3 Torx screws securing the top metal cover over the logic board.
- 8
Remove the top shield cover
1 minUse tweezers to lift the metal shield off the chassis and set it aside.
- 9
Disconnect the battery press connector
1 minPry up the battery flex cable using the pointed end of a spudger to cut power.
- 10
Disconnect secondary flex cables
3 minDetach the display, USB-C, and antenna connectors attached to the logic board.
- 11
Remove logic board mounting screws
2 minUnscrew the remaining internal screws holding the mainboard onto the frame.
- 12
Extract the logic board
2 minGently pry the main logic board up from the top corner and lift it out of the chassis.
After your Google Pixel 9a logic board repair
Power the Pixel 9a 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 9a job before assuming the part is defective. Keep leftover adhesive and screws labeled in case you need a second pass.
Keep learning
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