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Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement

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  1. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Prepare your Pixel for disassembly: step 1, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Prepare your Pixel for disassembly: step 1, image 2 of 2
    • Let your Pixel's battery drain below 25% before starting this repair. A charged lithium‑ion battery may catch fire if damaged.

    • Unplug all cables and completely power down your Pixel.

    • If your rear cover is bulging, your battery may be swollen—take appropriate precautions.

  2. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Heat the rear cover: step 2, image 1 of 1
    • The rear cover is secured by mild adhesive. Heating the cover softens the adhesive, making it easier to separate.

    • Use a hair dryer to heat the entire rear cover until it's hot to the touch.

    • For best practices on using a hair dryer to soften adhesive, check out this guide.

    • Alternatively, follow this guide if you're using an iOpener to heat the edge.

  3. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Create an opening gap: step 3, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Create an opening gap: step 3, image 2 of 2
    • Apply a suction handle near the center of the rear cover's right edge, as close to the edge as possible.

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

    • If you're having trouble, reheat the edge and try again.

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

  5. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Adhesive information: step 5, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Adhesive information: step 5, image 2 of 2
    • The rear cover is secured with adhesive around the frame perimeter and near the cameras. Use this picture as a reference while you separate the adhesive.

    • When separating the left edge adhesive, don't insert your pick more than 3 mm to avoid damaging the wireless charging coil and its graphite film.

  6. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Separate the rear cover: step 6, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Separate the rear cover: step 6, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Separate the rear cover: step 6, image 3 of 3
    • Slide the opening pick around the entire perimeter to separate the adhesive.

    • If you're having trouble separating the adhesive, apply more heat and try again.

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    • Insert the opening pick deeper near the top-left corner and pry to separate the adhesive around the camera bezel.

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    • Slowly peel up and remove the rear cover.

  9. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Remove the wireless charging assembly screws: step 9, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Remove the wireless charging assembly screws: step 9, image 2 of 2
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    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to remove the fifteen 5.0 mm‑long screws securing the wireless charging assembly:

    • Thirteen gray screws

    • Two silver non-magnetic screws

    • Throughout this repair, keep track of each screw and make sure it goes back exactly where it came from to avoid damaging your phone.

  10. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Unclip the wireless charging assembly: step 10, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Unclip the wireless charging assembly: step 10, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Unclip the wireless charging assembly: step 10, image 3 of 3
    • Use an opening pick to pry up and unclip the wireless charging assembly from the two cutouts—one near the bottom-right corner, and another on the left edge near the power button.

  11. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Remove the wireless charging assembly: step 11, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Remove the wireless charging assembly: step 11, image 2 of 2
    • Remove the wireless charging assembly.

  12. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Disassembly complete: step 12, image 1 of 1
    • Congratulations on completing disassembly! The remaining steps will show how to reassemble your phone.

  13. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Install the wireless charging assembly: step 13, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Install the wireless charging assembly: step 13, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Install the wireless charging assembly: step 13, image 3 of 3
    • Lay the wireless charging assembly onto the frame.

    • Use your fingers to press around the perimeter to engage all of its clips.

    • Stop if the assembly feels like it won't clip in. Check if anything underneath it may be out of place.

  14. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement: step 14, image 2 of 2
    • Use a Torx Plus 3IP screwdriver to install the fifteen 5.0 mm‑long wireless charging assembly screws:

    • Thirteen gray screws

    • Two silver non-magnetic screws

  15. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Test your repair: step 15, image 1 of 1
    • Now is a good time to test your repair:

    • Power on your phone and check all functions.

    • Run a diagnostics test with the built-in Pixel Diagnostic tool.

    • If the screen or fingerprint sensor doesn't work correctly, you may need to reconnect the screen connector.

    • Fully power off your phone before you continue with reassembly.

  16. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Clean the frame: step 16, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Clean the frame: step 16, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Clean the frame: step 16, image 3 of 3
    • Take your time cleaning the frame. A clean frame allows replacement adhesive to lay evenly, ensuring a better bond.

    • Use your fingers, spudger, or tweezers to remove the adhesive from the frame perimeter.

    • If you scrape up a piece big enough to grip with your fingers, you can pull long sections of the adhesive up. Pull slowly and straight in the opposite direction of the adhesive.

    • Use some high concentration (>90%) isopropyl alcohol and a lint-free cloth (or coffee filter) to remove any adhesive residue.

  17. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Replace the camera bezel adhesive: step 17, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Replace the camera bezel adhesive: step 17, image 2 of 2
    • Inspect the adhesive blocks surrounding the rear cameras. If they're clean and unwrinkled, you can reuse them and skip down three steps.

    • Use the point of a spudger to pry up and remove the seven adhesive blocks surrounding the rear cameras.

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    • Peel the clear liner from the camera bezel adhesive.

    • Carefully align and lay the adhesive in place. Use the rear cameras to help with alignment.

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    • Use your fingers to press the camera bezel adhesive onto the frame.

    • Peel and remove the top blue liner from the adhesive.

    • There will still be a thin liner covering the adhesive.

  20. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Replace the rear cover interior adhesive: step 20, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Replace the rear cover interior adhesive: step 20, image 2 of 2
    • Inspect the interior adhesive blocks on the rear cover. If they're clean and unwrinkled, you can reuse them and skip down two steps.

    • Use a spudger to scrape and remove the interior adhesive blocks from the rear cover.

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    • Peel the clear liner from the interior adhesive sheet.

    • Align and press the adhesive onto the rear cover. Use the camera cutout to help with alignment.

    • Slowly peel and remove the large liner.

  22. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Install the rear cover adhesive: step 22, image 1 of 1
    • Without peeling any liners, hold the rear cover adhesive over the phone to figure out how it'll sit on the frame. Use the camera cutout to help with orientation.

  23. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement: step 23, image 1 of 1
    • Peel down the top half of the clear liner to expose the adhesive—don't fully remove the liner yet.

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    • Take your time aligning the adhesive to the frame. If you apply it incorrectly, you'll need to restart with new adhesive.

    • Align and lay the top edge of the adhesive onto the frame.

    • Press down along the top edge to secure the alignment.

    • Slowly peel away the clear liner as you press the rest of the adhesive in place.

  25. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement: step 25, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement: step 25, image 2 of 2
    • Use a spudger to press the adhesive onto the entire frame perimeter.

  26. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement: step 26, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement: step 26, image 2 of 2
    • Peel up and remove the large liner from the rear cover adhesive.

  27. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement: step 27, image 1 of 1
    • If you installed replacement camera bezel adhesive, remove all remaining liners from it.

  28. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement: step 28, image 1 of 1
    • Remove the perimeter adhesive liner.

    • Carefully inspect the frame for any remaining liners and remove them.

  29. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Inspect the rear camera glass: step 29, image 1 of 2 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Inspect the rear camera glass: step 29, image 2 of 2
    • Make sure the rear cover camera cutouts are clean. Carefully wipe them with a lint-free cloth if needed.

    • Remove any lens caps or liners from the rear cameras. Make sure the lenses are clean. Gently wipe them with a lint-free cloth if needed.

  30. Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Install the rear cover: step 30, image 1 of 3 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Install the rear cover: step 30, image 2 of 3 Google Pixel 10a Wireless Charging Assembly Replacement, Install the rear cover: step 30, image 3 of 3
    • Lay the rear cover over the frame.

    • Firmly press around the perimeter to secure the adhesive.

    • You can also hold your phone and squeeze firmly around the perimeter to strengthen the adhesive bond.

    • For an even more secure bond, lay your phone screen-down on a clean and flat surface underneath a few books overnight.

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing your repair!

Take your e-waste to an R2 or e-Stewards certified recycler.

To run a diagnostics test with the built-in Pixel Diagnostic tool, click here.

Repair didn’t go as planned? Try some basic troubleshooting, or ask our Answers community for help.

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