Google Pixel 3a - Vibrator

Guide with all the necessary steps for you to change the components of the Google Pixel 3a (G020F) yourself.

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Tutorial: Step by step

Step 1 We apply heat

To start we must apply heat to the screen to soften the adhesive that holds it. Once the heat has been applied, we can introduce a sufficiently thin tool that allows us to introduce one or a few plastic spikes, with which we are less likely to damage the screen by taking off all the edges.

Step 2 Fullscreen

Once we have taken off the screen, we must remove the adhesive that is above the shield that covers the screen connector, and we will remove the two Torx screws (T4), and we can already disconnect the flex from the screen.

Step 3 Intermediate housing

Remove the fourteen Torx screws (T4) that hold the intermediate housing, take off the proximity sensor from the top of the housing, and as we unhook the housing we must introduce the flex with the sensor through the hole.

The two Torx screws that are more or less in the middle of both sides may be easier to remove with a T3 screwdriver.

Step 4 We disconnect battery

We disconnect the battery to work with greater safety, for this we must first disconnect the connector of one of the pressure sensors.

Step 5 Auxiliary board

We disconnect all the components that are connected to the auxiliary plate, remove the Torx screw (T4) that holds it, and with the help of a flat tool we will unhook it.

Step 6 Vibrator

Finally we can take off the damaged vibrator with the help of tweezers.

Video Tutorial summary

In this video you can watch a quick summary of the tutorial, but we recommend to follow the complete tutorial, with its explanations and detailed images.
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