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Google Pixel 7a: Pixel 7a: camera bar detached from rest of back cover

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:36:42 -0700

How do I reattach the camera bar to the rest of the back casing? Adhesive I found on the iFixit store seems only to cater for the replacement of the whole back cover. Would liquid adhesive do the job?

⟐ Answered 7月 03, 2026 at 10:36 GMT-7

Google Pixel 7 Pro: Missing components near CS35L41B - capacitors and resistors values

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:50:05 -0700

Is there any chance ythat anybody know the capacitance and resistance of components on Pixel 7 PRO board?

Components are located under shield (1st photo - yellow frame) next to the CS35L41B.

I'm looking for values of components marked 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 on this picture (please click to full size).

I blew those components out with hot air during CS35L41B replacement :-(

I will be very grateful for your help

⟐ Edited by author 7月 02, 2026 at 9:50 GMT-7

Google Pixel 7 Pro: After screem replacement microphone only works for calls

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:36:23 -0700

After replacing my screen with the iFixit one, i've notticed that my microphone only works for a phone call. Nothing else works, nor google assistant, nor the recorder nor nothing. Top mic seems to work as on the video recording it is the one that is getting the sound

⟐ Answered 7月 02, 2026 at 9:36 GMT-7

Google Pixel 8: Proximity sensor not working after replacing screen

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:38:03 -0700

After I bought a genuine screen replacement from here ,I installed just as described by the video,after doing so I realized my proximity sensor wasn't working and my adaptive brightness was no longer adapting

⟐ Commented 7月 01, 2026 at 19:38 GMT-7

Google Pixel 7 Pro: My phone speakers seems to be very low.

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:33:14 -0700

My phone speaker isn't working properly. It's not audible at all. I need to hold my phone close to my hear to listen to videos etc.

Google Pixel 6: New LCD Screen (with frame) - can't install

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:23:41 -0700

I purchased a new LCD screen for my pixel 6. I got the one advertised as 'with frame'. I realize now that the screen that i took off the phone came out without the said frame. What is the approach I should take - can I remove the frame that is within the phone along the sides or do i remove the frame from the new screen (which doesn't appear easy). What approach is best/possible? If i can remove the old frame from the phone does the new screen with the frame just click in at that point?

⟐ Commented 7月 01, 2026 at 8:23 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6: I'm loosing network connection on one of my safaricom sims in kenya.

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:10:21 -0700

I am loosing connection with my safaricom line in kenya..I cannot make calls because volte registration is failing...what might be the problem....

Google Pixel 10 Pro: The metal edge is scratched

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:22:01 -0700

Is this a part that can be replaced? I dropped my phone and the metal around the edge scratched. I like my phone naked but this rough edge is just really annoying.

⟐ Answered 6月 26, 2026 at 18:22 GMT-7

Google Pixel 7a: Pixel 7a screen black after replacement but phone vibrates

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 11:24:10 -0700

I recently replaced the screen on my Google Pixel 7a with a genuine part from iFixit. After the repair, the screen remains completely black.

**Symptoms:**

The phone vibrates when holding the power button, so I know it's powered on.
I have tried a force restart (Power + Volume Up for 30 seconds) with no success.
I have already tried reseating the display connector and ensured it is clicked into place.
The battery was disconnected during the repair and has been charged.

Are there specific components or common pitfalls I should check on the logic board? Could this be related to the display stamping plate or a specific fuse? Any advice on further diagnosis before I request a replacement part?

⟐ Answered 6月 25, 2026 at 11:24 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6: Fix bezel which separated from screen during battery replacement?

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 07:29:06 -0700

Hello,

Using iFixit parts and repair guide, I am replacing my Pixel 6 battery. During disassembly, the bezel separated from the screen despite my efforts to prevent this. How can I fix this?

⟐ Answered 6月 25, 2026 at 7:29 GMT-7

Google Pixel 4a: How to solve gps issues, why no new gps cable in shop?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:36:02 -0700

Any experience here in the cleaning and re-connecting the GPS cable(s)? (Pixel 4a).

Planning to change my battery, but it is really necessary to have a good gps afterwards. It has had some rain in the past. Maybe some oxidation but its so hard to open, simply testing is not easy. So at battery exchanging time, it would be very nice to solve gps issues before glueing it back together.

I do not see new gps cables here. Someone proposed a new motherbord, thay seems waisting money if that is not 100% sure the cause. I am an experienced Electronics Engineer, connectors seem my first assumption of the cause. I cannot find other experiences. Just a new cable and cleaning its opposits seems a better approach but its like nobody has done that before?

And (why) are the cables not available?

ES, Repair Cafe Bunnik

Google Pixel: How to fix google pixel gps not working?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:24:42 -0700

Recently I bought a used google pixel where I replaced the battery and I was happy with it. Today I went to a field where there is no WiFi and cellular. My last phone got a GPS 3D fix here in seconds and this one spent 10 minutes and didn’t connect to a single satellite. I downloaded GPS test and it shows a lot of satellites in view and zero in use. The google one on one support chat suggested a few things that I tried but it didn’t help so they recommended to return the phone for a replacement but the problem with this is 1st I’m not in the US, 2nd It’s a used phone so I don’t have anything else than the device itself. So is there any hardware or software solution I should try?

Things I tried:

Resetting to factory settings / wiping phone.

Not opening dev options.

Resetting GPS data.

Changing high accuracy location settings.

⟐ Answered 6月 19, 2026 at 4:24 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: How to remove/replace the volume/power cable inside the device?

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 06:21:10 -0700

Title. The cable assembly appears lodged between the back frame and the outer frame, and I cannot figure out how to get it out (and then replace it.)

Any help? Thank you!

⟐ Answered 6月 18, 2026 at 6:21 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6 Pro: Fingerprint scanner not working after replacing screen. Pixel 6 Pro

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 03:16:07 -0700

Fingerprint scanner not working after replacing. Android in-app tells me to go to g.co/pixel/fingerprintunlock which doesn't exist.

Google has a a fingerpint repair tool at https://pixelrepair.withgoogle.com/udfps but it says my firmware is too new for the tool.

Now I have no fingerprint scanner and I used it on all secure apps.

⟐ Commented 6月 18, 2026 at 3:16 GMT-7

Google Pixel 9: How to clean the top earpiece?

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 02:42:13 -0700

This slit on top of the phone gets so dirty so fast... any tips on cleaning it up?

Google Pixel 7a: Charging port maybe loose

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:09:17 -0700

It difficult to charge my pixel 7a, it seems it has a loose connection, you have to gently find the right angle or force to charge it..what is the problem?

⟐ Answered 6月 16, 2026 at 22:09 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: How to fix fingerprint sensor on Pixel 6a after broken screen fixed--I

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:07:51 -0700

I followed Matt M's advice for fixing the fingerprint sensor on his Google 6Pro, but I cannot find how to "right-click" on a Google Pixel 6a phone, so I don't see the "Install" option anywhere on this device to install the .inf file as his advice so sagely advises. How does one right-click on an Android Pixel 6a? And does Matt's advice work on a 6a?

⟐ Edited 6月 17, 2026 at 0:07 GMT-7

Google Pixel 6a: Pixel 6a - Screen separated from bezel during repair

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:19:15 -0700

I am in the process of replacing the battery in my Google Pixel 6a. When opening the device, the screen has (mostly, it's still attached at the bottom) separated from the plastic bezel (see picture). The screen still works perfectly fine, but I don't know where to find an appropriate adhesive to reattach the screen to the bezel. I'd rather not have to spend the money on a new screen.

Context:
The repair guide seems to assume that they won't come apart. It specifically says to not pry between the screen and the bezel, which I did not do. It came apart on its own. (As the user of the phone being repaired, I could tell that the adhesive was on the way out before I started the repair.) It did not come apart due to a swelling battery, the battery I removed from the phone shows no signs of swelling. (The reason I replaced it is due to poor battery life and a battery health warning in settings.) I bought this phone 2nd hand, so I don't really know the history of it and what might have caused this adhesive to fail.

The main thing I'm asking for is advice on what kind of adhesive to buy (or even pre-cut adhesive if possible) to re-attach the screen to the bezel. (I am not asking about the adhesive to attach the bezel to the frame, commonly called the "display adhesive" and included in the repair kit)

⟐ Commented 6月 13, 2026 at 21:19 GMT-7

Google Pixel 4a: People hear themselves when I call them after replacing the back cover

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 05:54:48 -0700

Afternoon,

I recently replaced the back cover of my pixel 4A. The part didn't come with the led and the microphone attached so I ordered a new mic + led. After doing that, people can now hear themselves when I call them. The issue does not happen on bluetooth or with wired headphones.

Please note that I have removed the adhesive protector from the top microphone hole on the new back cover, and tried to align it with the circular mark.

Is there anything I could have forgotten that could be causing this issue?

Google Pixel 6a: My screen has detached from the bezel after a battery replacement

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:26:52 -0700

I accidently separated the screen bezel from the screen after I successfully replaced the battery - is there an adhesive template to reattach it to the bezel.... Everything functions as is but the screen will pop out of my case if dropped....

⟐ Answered 6月 12, 2026 at 5:26 GMT-7