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Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement

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  1. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Eject the SIM card tray: étape 1, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Eject the SIM card tray: étape 1, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Eject the SIM card tray: étape 1, image 3 de 3
    • Insert a SIM eject tool, bit, or straightened paper clip into the SIM tray hole.

    • Press directly into the hole to eject the SIM card tray.

    • Remove the SIM card tray.

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    • You will need to pry the screen up to remove it from the phone. Read the following notes carefully before proceeding.

    • Take note of the two seams on the edge of your phone:

    • Screen seam: This seam separates the screen from the rest of the phone. This is where you have to pry.

    • Frame seam: This is where the plastic frame meets the back cover. It is held in place by screws. Do not pry at this seam.

    • Before you begin, note the following areas on the screen:

    • Screen flex cable: Do not insert the opening pick deeper than instructed or you risk damaging this cable.

    • Adhesive perimeter: Prying beyond this narrow perimeter without angling the pick will damage the OLED panel.

  3. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Heat the right edge of the screen: étape 3, image 1 de 1
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the display for one minute to soften the adhesive.

    • A hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate may also be used, but be careful not to overheat the phone—the display and internal battery are both susceptible to heat damage.

  4. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 4, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 4, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Insert an opening pick: étape 4, image 3 de 3
    • If your display is badly cracked, covering it with a layer of clear packing tape may allow the suction cup to adhere. Alternatively, very strong tape may be used instead of the suction cup. If all else fails, you can superglue the suction cup to the broken screen.

    • Place a suction cup as close to the right edge of the screen as possible.

    • Lift the suction cup with a strong steady force.

    • Insert the tip of an opening pick into the screen seam no more than 1 mm.

  5. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Guide the opening pick under the OLED panel: étape 5, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Guide the opening pick under the OLED panel: étape 5, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Guide the opening pick under the OLED panel: étape 5, image 3 de 3
    • This step shows how to insert your pick without damaging the OLED panel. Do this before slicing the adhesive.

    • With the pick 1 mm into the gap, pivot the pick upwards to a steep angle.

    • At a steep angle, carefully push the pick into the gap about 1/4 inch (6 mm). The pick should slide in below the OLED panel.

    • Stop if you feel the point of the pick hitting a ridge. The pick may be pressing against the edge of the OLED panel. Angle the pick and try again.

  6. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Slice through the display adhesive: étape 6, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Slice through the display adhesive: étape 6, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Slice through the display adhesive: étape 6, image 3 de 3
    • Slide the pick along the right edge of the screen to cut the adhesive.

    • Do not insert the pick more than 1/4 inch (6 mm) or you may damage the screen's flex cable.

    • Leave the pick in the bottom-right corner to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

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    • There's a mesh covering the earpiece speaker on the top edge of the screen. If you don’t have a replacement mesh, take care not to damage or lose this component.

    • The screen adhesive is weak, so you should not need to re-apply heat. If the screen is hard to slice, apply heat to the difficult area for one minute and try again.

    • Insert another opening pick into the right edge of the phone at an angle where a gap has already formed to prevent damage to the OLED panel.

    • Slide the opening pick around the top of the phone to cut the adhesive.

    • Leave the pick inserted along the top edge to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

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    • Insert another opening pick into the top edge of your phone at an angle where a gap has already formed to prevent damage to the OLED panel.

    • Use the pick to slice around the top-left corner where the camera window is.

    • If the screen is hard to slice, apply heat to the difficult area for one minute and try again.

    • Leave the pick inserted along the left edge of your phone to prevent the adhesive from re-sealing.

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    • Slide the opening pick to cut the adhesive along the left edge of your phone.

    • If the screen is hard to slice, apply heat to the difficult area for one minute and try again.

    • Keep in mind that you are now slicing near the screen flex cable and digitizer.

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    • Slide the opening pick around the bottom-left corner and across the bottom of the display to cut the rest of the adhesive.

    • If the screen is hard to slice, apply heat to the difficult area for one minute and try again.

    • Keep in mind that you are now slicing near the screen flex cable and digitizer.

  11. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement: étape 11, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement: étape 11, image 2 de 2
    • Once you have cut around the perimeter of the phone, carefully lift the right edge of the screen, partially opening the phone like a book.

    • Do not remove the screen yet.

    • Use an opening pick to carefully cut through any remaining adhesive.

  12. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Flip the screen over: étape 12, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Flip the screen over: étape 12, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Flip the screen over: étape 12, image 3 de 3
    • Lift from the top edge and swing the screen over the bottom edge until you can rest it glass-side down.

    • Be careful not to put any stress on the attached ribbon cable.

  13. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Disconnect the display: étape 13, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Disconnect the display: étape 13, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Disconnect the display: étape 13, image 3 de 3
    • Use your fingernail or a pair of tweezers to carefully peel off the tape covering the screen connector.

    • If it is in good condition, you can re-use this tape during reassembly. Otherwise, replace it with a piece of Kapton tape.

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    • Insert the tip of a spudger into the opening of the plastic cover securing the screen flex cable.

    • Pry the plastic cover straight up until it pops out of place.

    • The plastic cover may spring into the air.

    • Remove the plastic cover.

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    • Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the screen flex cable.

    • To re-attach press connectors like this one, carefully align and press down on one side until it clicks into place, then repeat on the other side. Do not press down on the middle. If the connector is misaligned, the pins can bend, causing permanent damage.

  16. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the screen: étape 16, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the screen: étape 16, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the screen: étape 16, image 3 de 3
    • Remove the screen.

    • To install a new screen:

    • Check if your replacement screen has speaker mesh and top edge adhesive pre-installed.

    • If it does, you won't need the top edge adhesive.

    • If it doesn't, remove the larger clear liner from the top edge adhesive and apply it to the screen (not the frame). Make sure the larger cutout lines up with the speaker mesh.

    • Follow this guide to apply the custom-cut adhesive.

    • Use the third photo as a reference to position your adhesives.

    • During the boot-up process after reassembly, the screen will go through a calibration sequence. Don't touch the screen during this process, as it could result in improper touch calibration and create touch issues.

  17. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the midframe screws: étape 17, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the midframe screws: étape 17, image 2 de 2
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    • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the nine 4.4 mm-long screws securing the back cover to the midframe.

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from.

  18. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Separate the back cover from the midframe: étape 18, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Separate the back cover from the midframe: étape 18, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Separate the back cover from the midframe: étape 18, image 3 de 3
    • Insert an opening pick into the seam between the midframe and the back cover, right above the SIM card slot.

    • Slide the opening pick along the right edge of your phone to release the plastic clips securing the back cover to the midframe.

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    • Continue sliding the opening pick along the top, left, and bottom edges of your phone until all of the plastic tabs securing the back cover to the midframe are released.

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    • Flip your phone over so the back cover is facing up.

    • Carefully swing the back cover up to an upright position.

    • Do not remove the back cover. It is still attached by two ribbon cables.

    • Rest the back cover against an object such as a cardboard box or soda can.

  21. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the motherboard bracket: étape 21, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the motherboard bracket: étape 21, image 2 de 2
    • Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the seven screws securing the motherboard bracket:

    • Four 4.0 mm-long screws

    • Three 2.1 mm-long screws

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    • Remove the motherboard bracket.

  23. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Disconnect the battery: étape 23, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Disconnect the battery: étape 23, image 2 de 2
    • Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard.

  24. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the back cover: étape 24, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the back cover: étape 24, image 2 de 2
    • Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the fingerprint sensor cable.

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    • Use the tip of a spudger to pry up and disconnect the front sensor array cable.

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    • Remove the back cover.

  27. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the front-facing camera: étape 27, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the front-facing camera: étape 27, image 2 de 2
    • Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to peel the tape off of the copper foil.

    • The copper foil is thin and easily punctured.

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    • Use the flat end of a spudger to disconnect the front-facing camera from the motherboard.

    • Remove the front-facing camera.

  29. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the loudspeaker: étape 29, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the loudspeaker: étape 29, image 2 de 2
    • Use a T3 Torx driver to remove the two 4.2 mm-long screws from the loudspeaker assembly.

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    • Insert the tip of a spudger underneath the loudspeaker assembly.

    • Be careful not to puncture the white membranes on either side of the loudspeaker if you are intending to reuse it.

    • Flip the loudspeaker assembly over so it lightly rests on top of the battery.

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to disconnect the antenna cable from the loudspeaker assembly.

    • Grab the metal connector of the antenna cable with your tweezers—not the plastic cable.

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    • Carefully peel the loudspeaker assembly up off the tape underneath it.

    • Be careful not to puncture the white membranes on either side of the loudspeaker if you are intending to reuse it.

    • Remove the loudspeaker assembly.

  33. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, De-route the antenna flex cable: étape 33, image 1 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, De-route the antenna flex cable: étape 33, image 2 de 3 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, De-route the antenna flex cable: étape 33, image 3 de 3
    • Use your fingers or a pair of tweezers to pull the antenna cable out from underneath the tape covering it.

  34. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Disconnect the loudspeaker cable: étape 34, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Disconnect the loudspeaker cable: étape 34, image 2 de 2
    • Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the loudspeaker cable from the motherboard.

  35. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Disconnect the headphone jack: étape 35, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Disconnect the headphone jack: étape 35, image 2 de 2
    • Use the tip of a spudger to disconnect the headphone jack cable from the motherboard.

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    • Use a pair of tweezers to remove the tape on the earpiece speaker covering the antenna flex cable.

  37. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the charging port screw: étape 37, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the charging port screw: étape 37, image 2 de 2
    • Use a T3 Torx screwdriver to remove the 2.1 mm-long screw securing the charging port.

  38. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the motherboard: étape 38, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the motherboard: étape 38, image 2 de 2
    • The motherboard is secured to the midframe by plastic clips.

    • Insert the tip of a spudger into the gap between the motherboard and the midframe near the front-facing cameras to pop it free from the first clip.

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    • Grab the motherboard with your fingers and open it like a book.

    • This will release the rest of the clips.

    • Lift the motherboard straight out to remove it.

  40. Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the USB-C port assembly: étape 40, image 1 de 2 Google Pixel 4a 5G USB-C Port Replacement, Remove the USB-C port assembly: étape 40, image 2 de 2
    • Use a spudger to pry up and disconnect the USB-C port press connector from the motherboard.

    • Remove the USB-C port assembly from the motherboard.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow the above steps in reverse order.

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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13 commentaires

I have to take out the screen just to change the charge port ?

Anagazo - Réponse

That's pretty standard with modern phones

Rin Blackbird -

Where did you buy the replacement part?

Rin Blackbird - Réponse

Thanks for the tip, Mark. Unfortunately mobilesentrix.com does not sell directly consumers, so if you are a hobbyist repairing your own phone (like myself) you would not be able to buy the charging port from them. I don’t know if you can update your comment, but if you can I would.

Regarding finding a non-Amazon place to buy the charging port I’m unfortunately still looking for a reputable source that sells to consumers.

Maxwell Burton -

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