iFixit - Answers With Device "Google Pixel 8a"

Google Pixel 8a: Replacement Screen Cable Folded in Incorrect Location

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 12:04:22 -0700

I ordered a Google Pixel 8a Screen - Genuine (IF356-425-2) replacement for a cracked screen. Made it to Step 28 on the guide where fortunately everything appears to be working as expected when turned on. Unfortunately when dry fitting it seems the screen wants to sit about a quarter inch low on the frame because the screen cable ribbon appears to be folded in the incorrect spot. If I push the screen up to where it should sit, the ribbon keep the screen from sitting down onto the frame to attach (I have not tried removing the liners or force it).

I double checked the part numbers on the packaging and model number of my phone are expected, and I have reached out to ifixit support for a replacement.

Has anyone else experienced this? Is it safe to try and fold / crease the ribbon in a different spot?

Google Pixel 8a: Pixel 8a Phone is not charging

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:54:35 -0700

Phone refuses to charge, nothing happens even when left for 30 mins

pressed and held the power button for 30 secs and still no reaction

I've also done the following, cleaning tools compressed air and small soft brush.

Checked and cleaned cable connections
Checked phone connector and cleaned
New Google charger aquired.

is there a DIY solution or is it send to the manufacturer for repairs but being a cautious person would they have access to my apps for example banking stuff?

Google Pixel 8a: Touch doesn't work after screen replacement

Sat, 17 May 2025 08:24:41 -0700

I've gotten to step 28. The screen is displaying fine, but the touch doesn't work at all. What could be the problem? What should I try?

Google Pixel 8a: Proximity sensor fail after screen replacement

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 00:02:32 -0700

After replacing screen on 8a which was successful together with fingerprint calibration, thanks to nice explained guides to iFixit,

proximity sensor test shows always "near".

But, after hard presing the screen below front cam, there is a change on signal.

Together with this, wake on tap option failing.

Anyone with idea or solution?

I will reach official support contact also.

It is working randomly actually.

⟐ Edited by author April 30, 2025 at 0:02 MST

Google Pixel 8a: My screen is not working after connecting the screen connector

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:53:02 -0700

Hi, I was following the fix it guide for a screen replacement for a pixel 8a, however I could not get my screen to turn of even after multiple attempts of reconnecting the screen cable.