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How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a

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  1. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Prepare your phone for disassembly: étape 1, image 1 de 2 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Prepare your phone for disassembly: étape 1, image 2 de 2
    • Allow your battery to drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium-ion battery is a potential safety hazard.

    • Unplug any cables from your phone and fully power it down.

  2. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Soften the adhesive: étape 2, image 1 de 1
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the bottom edge of the rear cover for three minutes.

    • Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to warm the rear cover.

    • Only heat the phone enough so it's just hot to the touch. Extreme heat can damage the screen, rear cover, or battery.

  3. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Secure an Anti-Clamp: étape 3, image 1 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Secure an Anti-Clamp: étape 3, image 2 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Secure an Anti-Clamp: étape 3, image 3 de 3
    Outil utilisé dans cette étape :
    Clampy - Anti-Clamp
    $24.95
    • The next three steps demonstrate the Anti-Clamp, a tool we designed to make the opening procedure easier. If you aren't using the Anti-Clamp, skip down three steps for an alternate method.

    • For complete instructions on how to use the Anti-Clamp, check out this guide.

    • Pull the blue handle backward to unlock the Anti-Clamp's arms.

    • Slide the arms over the bottom edge of the phone, with one suction cup on the rear cover and one on the screen.

    • Squeeze the cups together to create suction.

  4. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Use the Anti-Clamp to create a gap: étape 4, image 1 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Use the Anti-Clamp to create a gap: étape 4, image 2 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Use the Anti-Clamp to create a gap: étape 4, image 3 de 3
    • Pull the blue handle forward to lock the arms.

    • Turn the handle clockwise one full turn (360 degrees), or until the suction cups begin to stretch.

    • As the cups stretch, make sure they stay aligned with each other. If they keep slipping, remove the Anti-Clamp and apply tape for the cups to stick to.

  5. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Insert an opening pick using the Anti-Clamp: étape 5, image 1 de 1
    • While the heat from an iOpener is sufficient to separate the rear cover, it might cool down while you set up the Anti-Clamp. Reheat the rear cover if you need more time to set it up.

    • Place an object under your phone so it rests level while between the Anti-Clamp's arms.

    • Wait one minute, or until the adhesive separates, for a gap to form along the bottom edge of the phone.

    • Insert an opening pick into the gap between the rear cover and the frame.

    • If the adhesive doesn't separate, twist the handle clockwise one quarter turn and wait another minute. Apply more heat with a hair dryer or heat gun if the rear cover cools down.

    • Remove the suction cups from the phone using their pull-tabs and set the Anti-Clamp aside.

  6. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Insert an opening pick using a suction handle: étape 6, image 1 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Insert an opening pick using a suction handle: étape 6, image 2 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Insert an opening pick using a suction handle: étape 6, image 3 de 3
    • If you've already inserted an opening pick using the Anti-Clamp, skip this step.

    • Apply a suction handle to the center of the bottom edge of the rear cover.

    • Pull up on the suction handle with a strong, steady force until a gap forms between the rear cover and frame.

    • Insert the tip of an opening pick into the gap.

    • Remove the suction handle.

  7. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Adhesive information: étape 7, image 1 de 2 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Adhesive information: étape 7, image 2 de 2
    • The rear cover is secured with adhesive around the perimeter of the frame and near the cameras. Use this picture as a reference while you slice the adhesive.

  8. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Angle the opening pick: étape 8, image 1 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Angle the opening pick: étape 8, image 2 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Angle the opening pick: étape 8, image 3 de 3
    • Angle the opening pick upward so the tip faces away from the frame.

    • From here on, keep all opening picks angled upward while slicing until the rear cover is fully removed.

    • Slide your pick to the bottom left corner of the rear cover.

    • Leave this pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  9. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the bottom edge adhesive: étape 9, image 1 de 2 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the bottom edge adhesive: étape 9, image 2 de 2
    • Insert a second opening pick in the bottom left corner.

    • Slide the new pick to the bottom right corner of the rear cover to separate the bottom edge adhesive.

    • Leave this pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  10. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Soften the right edge adhesive: étape 10, image 1 de 1
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the right edge of the rear cover for two minutes.

    • Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to warm the rear cover. Remember to not overheat the phone.

  11. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the right edge adhesive: étape 11, image 1 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the right edge adhesive: étape 11, image 2 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the right edge adhesive: étape 11, image 3 de 3
    • Don't insert your pick deeper than 5 mm along the right edge to avoid damaging the wireless charging coil.

    • For a visual reference, you can measure 5 mm from the tip and mark your pick with a permanent marker.

    • Insert a third opening pick in the bottom right corner of the rear cover.

    • Slide your pick up the right edge of the rear cover to separate its adhesive. Stop when you reach the camera bar.

    • Leave this pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  12. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Soften the left edge adhesive: étape 12, image 1 de 1
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the left edge of the rear cover for two minutes.

    • Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to warm the rear cover. Remember to not overheat the phone.

  13. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the left edge adhesive: étape 13, image 1 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the left edge adhesive: étape 13, image 2 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the left edge adhesive: étape 13, image 3 de 3
    • Don't insert your pick deeper than 3 mm along the left edge to avoid damaging the wireless charging coil and rear cover foam pad.

    • For a visual reference, you can measure 3 mm from the tip and mark your pick with a permanent marker.

    • Insert a fourth opening pick in the bottom left corner of the rear cover.

    • Slide your pick up the left edge of the rear cover to separate the adhesive. Stop when you reach the camera bar.

    • Leave this pick in place to prevent the adhesive from resealing.

  14. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Soften the top edge adhesive: étape 14, image 1 de 1
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the top edge of the rear cover for two minutes.

    • Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer, heat gun, or hot plate to warm the rear cover. Remember to not overheat the phone.

  15. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the antenna bracket adhesive: étape 15, image 1 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the antenna bracket adhesive: étape 15, image 2 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the antenna bracket adhesive: étape 15, image 3 de 3
    • There's a thick strip of adhesive along the antenna housing.

    • Insert a fifth opening pick in the top left corner of the rear cover between 8 mm and 10 mm (0.3–0.4 in) deep, or just over halfway between the tip of the pick and the iFixit logo.

    • If you can't insert the pick, start with the small gap near the camera bar from the previous pick.

    • Slide your pick halfway across the top edge to separate the antenna bracket adhesive. Stop at the halfway point along the top edge.

  16. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the remaining top edge adhesive: étape 16, image 1 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the remaining top edge adhesive: étape 16, image 2 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the remaining top edge adhesive: étape 16, image 3 de 3
    • Pull your opening pick out to a depth of 3 mm.

    • Slide your pick to the top right corner to slice the rest of the top edge adhesive.

    • Don't insert your pick deeper than 3 mm to avoid damaging the antenna housing graphite tape.

  17. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Rotate your top edge opening picks: étape 17, image 1 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Rotate your top edge opening picks: étape 17, image 2 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Rotate your top edge opening picks: étape 17, image 3 de 3
    • Remember to angle your picks upward and away from the frame during this step.

    • Roll the top edge pick so its flat edge is under the rear cover.

    • Roll the picks on each side of the camera bar so their flat edges are under the camera bar.

  18. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Pry up the camera bar: étape 18, image 1 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Pry up the camera bar: étape 18, image 2 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Pry up the camera bar: étape 18, image 3 de 3
    • There's a long strip of adhesive securing the rear cover below the camera bar.

    • Use the opening picks under the camera bar to pry the top edge of the rear cover from the frame.

    • Pry back and forth until the camera bar loosens.

    • Be careful not to bend the rear cover. Only pry enough to loosen the adhesive near the camera bar. If the adhesive feels stubborn, rotate the rear cover side-to-side to further loosen the adhesive.

  19. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Finish separating the adhesive: étape 19, image 1 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Finish separating the adhesive: étape 19, image 2 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Finish separating the adhesive: étape 19, image 3 de 3
    • Slide the opening picks from the camera bar down the long edges of the rear cover to separate any adhesive that may have resealed.

  20. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Remove the rear cover: étape 20, image 1 de 2 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Remove the rear cover: étape 20, image 2 de 2
    • Remove the rear cover.

    • During reassembly:

    • Now is a good time to test your phone before sealing it up. Power it on and check that it works. Power it back down before you continue reassembly.

    • Follow this guide to apply new adhesive and install your rear cover.

  21. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Soften the flash unit adhesive: étape 21, image 1 de 2 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Soften the flash unit adhesive: étape 21, image 2 de 2
    • Apply a heated iOpener to the flash unit for one minute to soften the adhesive securing it to the logic board cover.

    • Alternatively, you can use a hair dryer or heat gun to warm the flash.

    • Only heat the flash so it's warm to the touch. The battery and surrounding components are susceptible to heat damage.

  22. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the flash unit adhesive: étape 22, image 1 de 2 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Separate the flash unit adhesive: étape 22, image 2 de 2
    • Be careful not to slip and tear the flash cable, as it's very fragile.

    • Slide your pick under the right edge of the flash to separate the adhesive securing it to the cover.

  23. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Clean the logic board cover: étape 23, image 1 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Clean the logic board cover: étape 23, image 2 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Clean the logic board cover: étape 23, image 3 de 3
    Outil utilisé dans cette étape :
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • If the copper tape lifted away with the flash, use tweezers or your fingers to remove the black foam residue from the logic board cover.

  24. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Remove the old copper tape: étape 24, image 1 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Remove the old copper tape: étape 24, image 2 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Remove the old copper tape: étape 24, image 3 de 3
    • Be careful not to damage the battery with your tool during this step.

    • Apply a heated iOpener to the underside of the flash for one minute.

    • Hold the neck of the flash cable steady and use tweezers to peel and remove the copper tape from the flash unit.

    • If the copper tape stayed on the logic board cover and you have a replacement, remove the old tape now.

  25. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Unfasten the logic board cover: étape 25, image 1 de 2 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Unfasten the logic board cover: étape 25, image 2 de 2
    Outil utilisé dans cette étape :
    iFixit Precision 4 mm Screwdriver Bit
    $2.99
    • While the Pixel 7a uses Torx Plus screws, standard Torx drivers may still work. If your kit came with standard Torx bits, use the T2 bit to remove 1IP Torx Plus screws, and the T3 Torx bit to remove 3IP Torx Plus screws. Make sure to apply constant, downward force to prevent stripping.

    • Use a 3IP Torx Plus driver to remove the thirteen 4.3 mm screws securing the logic board cover.

    • Use a 1IP Torx Plus driver to remove the 1.5 mm screw securing the right edge of the cover.

  26. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Unclip the logic board cover: étape 26, image 1 de 2 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Unclip the logic board cover: étape 26, image 2 de 2
    • Insert an opening pick between the bottom right corner of the logic board cover and the frame.

    • Pry up to release the clip securing the cover.

  27. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Free the flash unit: étape 27, image 1 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Free the flash unit: étape 27, image 2 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Free the flash unit: étape 27, image 3 de 3
    • Slowly lift the top edge of the logic board cover and thread the flash unit through its cutout.

    • During reassembly, thread the flash through its cutout as you lower the logic board into place.

  28. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Remove the wireless charging assembly: étape 28, image 1 de 2 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Remove the wireless charging assembly: étape 28, image 2 de 2
    • Remove the wireless charging assembly.

  29. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Remove the connector cover: étape 29, image 1 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Remove the connector cover: étape 29, image 2 de 3 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Remove the connector cover: étape 29, image 3 de 3
    Outil utilisé dans cette étape :
    Tweezers
    $4.99
    • Use your 1IP Torx Plus driver to remove the 1.5 mm screw securing the connector cover.

    • Use tweezers or your fingers to remove the cover.

    • During reassembly, place the upper left corner of the cover under the hook on the logic board before installing its screw.

  30. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a: étape 30, image 1 de 1
    • The Verizon model (G0DZQ) Google Pixel 7a has an extra cable and connector for the 5G mmWave antenna. Unless otherwise mentioned, the rest of the guide procedure is the same for either type of phone.

  31. How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Disconnect the battery: étape 31, image 1 de 2 How to Disconnect the Battery in Your Google Pixel 7a, Disconnect the battery: étape 31, image 2 de 2
    • Insert the flat end of a spudger under the top edge of the battery press connector.

    • Pry straight up to disconnect the battery press connector.

    • To reconnect a press connector, align it over the socket and gently press down on one side until it clicks into place, then press down on the other side. It might take a few tries to align the connector.

Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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