iFixit - Answers With Device "Google Pixel 5"

Google Pixel 5: I Super-Glued my Motherboard... Now the Screen is Silent!

Wed, 18 Mar 2026 16:47:31 -0700

Hi everyone,

I recently opened up my Google Pixel 5 for a battery replacement. During the process, I ran into a bit of trouble with the motherboard contacts located near the front-facing camera.

One of the two large pogo-pin/contact pads (highlighted in the attached photo) detached from the board. Thinking it was held by adhesive, I tried to secure it back using a microscopic amount of super glue on the side, hoping the pressure from the screen would be enough to maintain electrical contact.

Unfortunately, after reassembling the phone, the earpiece (under-display speaker) is completely dead, though the bottom speakerphone works perfectly. I suspect the glue acted as an insulator or the alignment is slightly off.

I have a few questions for the experts here:

Identification: Can someone confirm these are indeed the primary contacts for the piezo-electric screen actuator?
Original Attachment: How are these pins originally attached to the board? Is it standard SMT soldering, or does Google use some form of conductive adhesive/thermal bonding here?
The Fix: I only have a standard soldering iron and a strong magnifying glass (no micro-soldering station or microscope). Is it suicide to try and solder this back with a regular (but very thin) iron?
- If yes, what’s the safest technique to avoid bridging nearby components or lifting the pad further?
- Should I use a specific type of solder or flux for such a small area?
Alternatives: If soldering is too risky, would a conductive silver epoxy (Contactol) be a viable "cold" solution, or is the signal too sensitive for that?

I’ve attached a photo of the area. You can see where I attempted the glue fix (in the red box). Any advice would be greatly appreciated before I risk opening this fragile screen again!

Thanks in advance!

Google Pixel 5: Other reasons for phone not turning on?

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:57:18 -0700

Hello community,

I am trying to repair an old pixel 5, and I'm looking for advice after a few failed attempts.

This phone was returned to me from my family after they noticed it suddenly didn't turn back on. I replaced the battery, observed with an IR scanner that there is some minimal heat on the right-hand side when charging, however this didn't help.

Today I replaced the display, suspecting that it could be the next cause, but again, after charging it for a while, no game.

Now I'm suspecting that it's charging port, but after reading another post on this forum it seems you need microsoldering experience (or rely on an external service). I might have the tools and the skills to do that, but before I take that route, I'd like to know if someone has any ideas on what else could it be.

Thanks!

Google Pixel 5: Why do my speakers only work sometimes?

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 03:38:00 -0700

After having the battery changed in my Pixel 5, the speakers seem to work intermittently. Sometimes they work totally fine. Other times I get fuzzy audio. And then there are times when I get no sound at all. The microphone also seems to come and go. Usually if I restart the phone, I get good audio again for a couple of days. Then the problem returns. Alarms, phone calls, video calls and media playback are all affected. It seems odd that it can work fine for a time and then stop working and then work again after restarting. Anyone have any suggestions as to why? As I say, this problem coincided with the battery being replaced.

Much appreciated.

Google Pixel 5: Sim card tray is jammed Sim inside

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 05:57:46 -0700

The SIM was not properly seated and Sim tray is now jammed. How do I fix it¿

⟐ Edited February 05, 2025 at 5:57 MST

Google Pixel 5: White bar on screen after battery repair

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 10:36:22 -0700

I've recently purchased a battery replacement and now I have this big white bar across my screen.

Did I ruin my phone?

Google Pixel 5: Screen not working after battery replacement

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:30:54 -0700

After doing the battery replacement, the screen doesn't seem to turn on. I can feel the haptics to tell the device itself is working, but screen doesn't turn on at all. I followed the repair guide, what could be the issue?

Google Pixel 5: My pixel 5 refused to on

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:36:01 -0700

Please what can I do to get my pixel 5 working again... it has refused to come up since I updated it

Google Pixel 5: Are other screens compatible with a pixel 5?

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 08:58:38 -0700

I just accidentaly botched my screen while replacing the battery (step 2. Screen seam was accidentally entered) and now I need to replace the screen as well. The ifixit store is out of stock for screens and I don't know how long it will take or if they will ever be back in stock.

Is there another phone in the pixel lineup between the 4, 4a, 4a 5g, 5a etc which would replace my messed up screen?

Google Pixel 5: My Pixel 5 won't turn on after being dropped

Mon, 20 May 2024 13:40:52 -0700

Hello, my pixel 5 dropped about 6 feet in an otter box and was bricked. No lights when I try to power it on even when on the charger.

I'm guessing the mother died but I am an amateur in Phone repair and looking for tips. I have replaced the battery and screen in the past. Thank you for any help

Google Pixel 5: Why does my screen go blank when on speakerphone?

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:52:20 -0700

On my Pixel 5, the screen goes black when on speakerphone after battery replacement. Does anyone have any insights on this? Thank you!

⟐ Commented April 23, 2024 at 4:52 MST

Google Pixel 5: 5g is not working in India

Fri, 04 Aug 2023 06:51:28 -0700

I have been using for 3 months but still can't get 5g in my device

⟐ Commented August 04, 2023 at 6:51 MST

Google Pixel 5: Vertical pink & white lines appear after pixel 5 battery replacement

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 14:56:41 -0700

I followed the guide for battery replacement.

Screen was 100% functional before attempting repair. Battery was successfully replaced. After connecting display, I turned on display for screen test and there is one pink and several white vertical lines running through the display. There is no visible cracks or damage to the display. I have disconnected and reconnected the display several times hoping I just didn't connect it correctly. There is no visible damage to the LCD connector. Is there something I could have done wrong to cause this?

The only thing I think I may have done is when removing the old glue from display, I left the tempered glass screen protector on causing a small lip around the outside of the display. Could I have pushed down to hard and cracked the display trying to remove the old glue? As I said before, I don't see any damage to the LCD.

⟐ Edited by author July 01, 2023 at 14:56 MST

Google Pixel 5: Is the power button pressed even if I'm not pressing the power button?

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 13:56:20 -0700

It started on April 6, 2023, when my phone started restarting due to the 'pressed power button' phenomenon. I began to worry about it, then today, once I locked my phone, it began to restart again. It was involved in a boot loop; pressing the bootloader causes the power button to be pressed every second. I have fixed it several times by pressing the power button very hard, but this time, it doesn't work. I have to see why that happened, and even though I didn't press the power button, the phone shuts itself by pressing the power button internally. It causes my phone to heat up, and I need to repair my phone. I think this happened frequently, and pressing the sides of the power button works. I have to know this in the future in case my phone does this, it was due to the Spigen case.

⟐ Edited by author June 28, 2023 at 13:56 MST

Google Pixel 5: I Dropped my Pixel 5 in Soy Sauce

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 10:25:20 -0700

I dropped my Pixel 5 into a bowl of soy sauce and now I'm having mic issues. When calling someone and putting it on speaker, the mic cuts in an out and sounds very muffled. Using the normal mic for normal calls works fine though. What would I need to replace?

Google Pixel 5: Vibration Motor model name and Manufacturer

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 19:05:09 -0700

Hi,

I am trying to find the model name and manufacturer of the vibration motor used in Google Pixel 5 and 6. Does anyone know anything about it?
Thanks!

Google Pixel 5: Every app is on opposite side?

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 13:02:26 -0700

I have a pixel 5. After updating to the latest software last night every app is displayed on the opposite side. For example, in the settings app text should be displayed on the left of the screen but is instead shown on the right. Back button should be displayed on the top left but is shown on top right. Is this normal for all pixel users or there is some setting I need to change?

⟐ Commented September 10, 2021 at 13:02 MST

Google Pixel 5: Phone wouldn't turn on. Reseated the battery, mobile radio doesnt work

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:06:07 -0700

Woke up this morning (late to work lol because my alarm didn’t go off) to a phone that wouldn’t turn on. Wouldn’t show any signs of charging, nothing. When I got home from work, I opened up the phone and carefully got down to the battery connector, disconnected it, and plugged it back in. Phone charged up just fine and booted just fine after it charged, but now, when I try to make a phone call, it just says to turn off airplane mode (and I’m not in airplane mode). At the recommendation of people online, I typed *#*#4636#*#* and went to the phone information menu. Mobile Radio Power is turned off, and if I turn it on, it wont stay on. This issue wasn’t present at all before last night when the phone worked fine. I restored my phone and reflashed my ROM (CalyxOS) to be sure the software wasnt the issue, and it wasn’t., same issue persists. Any ideas?