iFixit - Answers With Device "Google Pixel 5a"

Google Pixel 5a: Pixel 5a won't turn on

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:30:07 -0700

I have tried everything and cant get my pixel 5a to show any signs of life. What can i do

⟐ Commented February 10, 2026 at 22:30 MST

Google Pixel 5a: Need help determining if the screen or motherboard is the problem

Sat, 16 Dec 2023 06:33:28 -0700

So my friend purchased a pixel 5a for parts on ebay. Screen looked good, No cracks or OLED broken. He sent me his phone to fix and it arrived and I did the swap of the screen. Sadly the screen does not light up but I can hear the phone do things. I am wondering if the screen is at fault or if I possibly damaged the Motherboard since I was unable to power off the device cause the original screen did not work. Any thoughts?

⟐ Commented December 16, 2023 at 6:33 MST

Google Pixel 5a: How do I best apply the precut adhesive?

Tue, 06 Sep 2022 01:21:06 -0700

First timer, looking for any best practices. Thx

⟐ Answered September 06, 2022 at 1:21 MST

Google Pixel 5a: Sreen won't turn on after phone was dropped but not cracked

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:06:03 -0700

My wife dropped her phone and afterward the screen just stayed black. Screen is not cracked and has no visible sign of external damage.

The phone is still working, the alarm still went off every day with no way to turn it off until the battery died. Tried charging, restarting but no change. Then removed the screen, detached and re-attached the screen connector but that also did not help.

Does anybody know if a screen replacement would fix it? Or is it something with the motherboard and there's no video output to the screen? I see no damage to the screen itself.

Is there a way to test what's broken without a functional screen? I know USB debugging requires a screen confirmation so can't do that:(

Update: I have not repaired the phone so I never found out what the problem was. I decided it's not worth it to spend $100 on a screen which might not fix the problem when the newer version of the phone is only $300. So my wife got a Pixel 6a. Still have the phone sitting in the garage, can't get myself to throw a potentially repairable phone. Thank you all for your suggestions and comments!

⟐ Edited by author August 19, 2025 at 7:06 MST

Google Pixel 5a: Proximity sensor not working after new screen replacement

Sat, 06 May 2023 17:09:23 -0700

My phone was dropped. I had to order a new screen from ifixit. I Didn't change it myself. This was done in mobile service, my close friend.He did everything in the best possible way, but after a while I noticed that the proximity sensor not working.....on face when calling an hand when to put on the top of screen.
Decided to send him a video with the problem....so I filmed a video with my pixel 1 (he have a lazer autofocus on the back side nearby the camera)....And I noticed that the proximity sensor began to blink on Pixel 5a when the pixel 1 lazer autofocus hit near sensor. But sensor DOESN'T work on hand or face)))What is this miracle?
He dissamble the phone again to make sure no sealant or something had gotten in there. But as it turned out, there was nothing really got there.
After a while he discovered something....
He sent me a video!!!
In disassembled and working condition phone he put his finger between the screen and the motherboard where the proximity sensor located and try to call - SO IT WORKS))). But when he puts the screen back on the clips..try to call...and put his hand ON THE TOP of the screen the proximity sensor DOESN'T WORK (((.
There may be screen problems or sensor?
Can help factory reset?(to recalibrate the sensor)

⟐ Answer edited May 06, 2023 at 17:09 MST

Google Pixel 5a: How can I replace the rear camera glass?

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:28:25 -0700

my back camera glass was broken on the job. is there a way to replace it, or do i need to replace the entire back of the phone?

⟐ Answered October 12, 2022 at 7:28 MST

Google Pixel 5a: Broken screen, phone won't turn off - how do I repair?

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 10:51:52 -0700

I am about to attempt a screen replacement on my pixel 5a. However we can't get the sceen to turn off. No matter how long I hold the side button, the phone still rings if I have someone call it. The screen is completely destroyed so there is nothing to see or select when trying to power down, but just holding the button long enough SHOULD turn the phone off.

I don't know if I can repair the phone if I can't get it to turn off, and this phone has such a long battery life it could be a week before the battery dies. It's currently at 29% and I can't even remember when last I charged it - I was keeping it charged do I can get texts on my laptop.

Well it looks like I get to answer my own question... it's power + volume down you have to hold to turn it off. So phone is off now. :-) Hope this helps someone else.

⟐ Edited by author July 15, 2023 at 10:51 MST

Google Pixel 5a: Where to send phone for USB C port replacement

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 21:01:07 -0700

I have a Pixel 5A that has a damaged USB C Port. Does anyone know a shop in the US that repairs/replaces these? I want to fix this phone as its still a good phone.

⟐ Answered September 30, 2023 at 21:01 MST

Google Pixel 5a: Why do I have no service after motherboard replacement?

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 14:14:28 -0700

I have a pixel 5a that had the black screen issue where the screen just died one day but the phone itself still worked. I looked it up and there was a special extended warranty just for that issue because I guess it is a common enough problem. I took it in to the Asurion repair center and they replaced the screen but it still didn't work so they replaced the motherboard. They told me that it was a 95% chance it was the screen causing the issue and about a 5% chance it was a motherboard problem. Once I got home I noticed that I didn't have any service even though the sim card was inserted. I tried the same sim card in another phone and it worked just fine. I contacted Asurion, Google support, and Google Fi support. Google support was no help whatsoever and didn't even offer to replace the phone because even though the blackscreen issue was still covered under the special extended warranty, the signal issue wasn't although it was the blackscreen issue that caused all this in the first place. Asurion replaced the motherboard two more times and it still doesn't work. Neither Google nor the Asurion repair place want to own up to the mistake and take care of fixing this so I am left with a paperweight. I'm hoping that someone here knows what is wrong. Is there an antenna that is separate from the motherboard that may have gotten detached? Or maybe some other fixable issue? Thanks in advance for any help!

Pictures of tab that was covering contacts and the motherboard contacts that it should have connected to.

⟐ Edited by author September 02, 2023 at 14:14 MST

Google Pixel 5a: Device Froze For A Slipt Second, Then Turned Off.

Sun, 08 Sep 2024 01:02:27 -0700

Hello,

I was watching a YouTube video, the device went from landscape to portrait, and froze for a split second before turning off.

I have attempted to turn the device on again only for it to not power on.

NOTE: I have completed a successful repair once, by removing and installing a new screen on the device from ifixit.

Please advise to possible next actions.

Thank you.

⟐ Commented September 08, 2024 at 1:02 MST

Google Pixel 5a: Did my phone short circuit?

Wed, 15 May 2024 10:48:21 -0700

I took care of the phone well. No cracks or drops. One day the screen froze on me and never turned on. I plugged it to my other phone and it detected the Pixel phone but not much else. I let the phone drain in power and charged it and nothing. I held the power and volume buttons, I spammed the power button while it was charging and not charging. Any tips?

⟐ Answered May 15, 2024 at 10:48 MST

Google Pixel 5a: Replaced screen is black but touch registers

Tue, 05 Mar 2024 07:57:28 -0700

A few weeks ago I dropped my phone and the screen went black. The phone seems to work as the buttons give feedback once turned on. I now have replaced the screen from Ifixit but the issue persists. Touch registers on the screen however the new screen is also completely black. How can I fix it? I already bought a new screen and tried that so I'm of out of ideas.

⟐ Answered March 05, 2024 at 7:57 MST

Google Pixel 5a: How to check if it is original phone

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:24:43 -0700

i know that way of repair then put imei. it doesnot work any other way

⟐ Commented November 02, 2023 at 4:24 MST

Google Pixel 5a: Why is my keyboard not working?

Thu, 25 May 2023 08:26:40 -0700

I purchased a Google pixel 5a 5g through you and the keyboard seems to not type what I press. I've noticed the screen in general is a bit glitchy. I tried restarting my phone and factory resetting it to no avail. I think I need a new screen. I did not have these problems before and have not dropped since replacing the screen or let the phone overheat. I received the product on Monday of this week.

⟐ Answered May 25, 2023 at 8:26 MST

Google Pixel 5a: Compatibility with G4S1M

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 23:08:42 -0700

My Pixel-5a model is Mostly Black, G4S1M. Can I buy this toolkit and screen ? Will it be compatible ?

⟐ Answer accepted December 15, 2022 at 23:08 MST

Google Pixel 5a: Dropped phone, screen cracked. Flashing colors in a corner

Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:40:58 -0700

Is the correct replacement part the lcd screen for this issue?

⟐ Answered September 17, 2022 at 12:40 MST

Google Pixel 5a: Where to purchase display adhesive

Sat, 21 May 2022 05:58:12 -0700

Going to be repairing a device for my friend. I can't seem to locate the google pixel 5a display adhesive. Where could I purchase this? I know the display is held on with clips but I would like to add the adhesive to make sure its held on.

⟐ Commented May 21, 2022 at 5:58 MST

Google Pixel 5a: The phone will not turn on or restart

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:38:37 -0700

How come the phone won't turn on?

Google Pixel 5a: Phone screen keeps blinking.

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 09:38:46 -0700

When I connect my phone to a charger, the screen keeps turning on yet I am not recieving any notifications about anything. Even when the phone is on airplane mode, I just see the screen light blinking

⟐ Commented June 25, 2025 at 9:38 MST

Google Pixel 5a: Still having a blackscreen with a new screen replacement

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:16:11 -0700

Hi everyone,

I replaced my screen almost a year ago and after the screen replacement, everything was working fine. But then, a month ago, my screen went also black. I replaced the screen with a new one, but I couldn't see anything on it EVEN if I can open the phone, feel his vibrations and unlock my phone with the fingerprint sensor.

So my question is : How can I fix this issue ? Which part I'd need to look at to repair my phone ?

If there's nothing I can do with your suggested procedure, how can I have access to my phone and save all my photos/videos/notes that I took to do a full backup of my data ? I tried to connect a USB-C to HDMI adapter on it with a keyboard and to connect it to my monitor but it didn't work.

Thank you so much community !