To anyone trying to replace their battery. Do not pull the screen while removing the adhesive. The screen is WAAYY more fragile than it seems. I ended up breaking my phone. I don't think there's anything wrong with the video, in fact I really appreciate content like this as it helps DIY projects (really, thank you OP). But just be mindful if you will be trying this. I didn't even realize I broke the screen, I was not putting that much force pulling the suction cup on the screen. I only realized it broke because I accidentally powered on the device and the screen showed some pixel soup and then went black. Tried to save money and ended up getting an accidental phone upgrade.
Thank you for the video, followed in closely and replaced the battery almost flawlessly. I managed to rip the connector from the fingerprint scanner -> which was already failing in 50% of cases anyhow, so not a major issue. Phone works perfectly, good video!
@@DIYGeardo I don't know, but i owned a pixel 3 before and it's really simple to replace the battery just open the backdoor and wireless charger module ☹️
Worked fine for me. Took a lot of patience reheating my phone, apply suction pressure and repeated this 10 times. Used my nails to pry open near the charger the plastic layer. Also be very careful with the battery adhesive it tears VERY easily. Unfortunately it teared on me and had to use a playing card with alcohol to slowly remove the adhesive.
my favorite part is when he does the hardest parts without explaining how. like when he got under the screen without describing where the screen actually ends. then he goes under the adhesive like its not there.
Did the board bracket cover part of the fingerprint sensor cable? In the beginning that cable was above the bracket, and at the end under. Maybe it doesnt matter?
Ahhh damn i ripped the fingerprint sensor.. such a small cable :(( The screen turns on but just a light green.. is it because i took out the finger print sensor out?
My pixel's screen is cracked but i need to change the battery as it is swollen.. Should i give it a try to replace the battery or is it better to buy a new phone..? Nearest Google care centre is almost 800 kms away from my place..
My pixel 4a is now about 4 years old and the battery is indicating signs going bad. After seeing this video I don't understand why the hell they made it so complicated. I'm not sure if it will even work properly after all this surgery.
I cracked the Fingerprint cable so i removed the plug before reassembling. Now the screen wont turn on. When connecting a charger it vibrates so something is alive... Did i kill the Screen too or does it have to do with the Fingerprint Module? Please help! My wife will kill me 😅
Great video. However when I re-constructed the phone and tried to turn it on, the screen just doesn't work. The phone makes sounds and vibrates, but the screen is just off, no color, while connected to the phone. Any help?
Thqnks for your video who inspired me to replqce the bqttery of my phone. I have replace the battery (the old one was bumped) and take time to clean the rubber on the screen and casing. Just before glueing the screen I tried to turn on the phone. Unofrtunatelly the screen does not turn on... The vibrator is turning ON 1sec when I push the ON button. After that, it is only "100ms" turn ON. The phone is properly charging (I use a battery bank to charge it, and it is dropping power on the phone). I have try to unscrew/rescrew everything and disconnect the batterry too. Do you have any idea what can I do ? During the rubber cleaning, I heard a very smal crack of the screen ( on a very small corner) on the inner glass (not the external glass), But look nothing broken from visual inspection. Thank you for your help.
First thing you should check the connections are fine. Normally you should not install the screen before making sure it works. Once you are sure, then apply the glue and can close the device. If you feel the battery drains maybe the battery is bad too. There are many bad ones in the market. As you say the screen can be bad too, try to connect the phone to a computer. You can see how it goes, but again if there is a lock then you will have an issue.most likely you need to check with a new screen
@@deRamable yeah, the screen has two layers. The inner layer was just little broken on the bottom corner. I bought another screen in AliExpress (cheaper with some low quality issues), and it works.
@@deRamable yes, the screen is composed of two layers. The inner layer was broken in the bottom corner when I dismount it: it was very small part broken. I bought finally a cheap LCD in AliExpress: the quality is good enough for my use
It looks a lot worse than it is. I'm legally blind and I can do it. Just have to be veeeery deliberate with every step, take pictures after every move. Breaks in-between, do everything like a sloth. Thank you sir for the fantastic and detailed video. Also never use your fingers if you can help it. A small pair of plastic eyelash picks are fantastic for grabbing small, thin parts.
Hello. I have a question. I need to replace the battery in my Pixel 4a, but I have a crack in the glass that runs horizontally across the entire display. The display itself is not damaged, but the glass is. What do you think is the likelihood of damaging the display when replacing the battery? Is it worth it or is it better to just change the phone?
Well it is going to be a tough job to hold the screen intact. But there is a possibility too. Maybe you can sell your phone for parts and buy a new one too.
My battery in my pixel 4a is swollen which made the screen curve a little bit. Does that make it harder to replace the battery (more specifically does it make taking of the screen harder)
First, if your battery is swollen please change it soon. You are saying curve from the center? Anyways, You will have difficulties removing the screen because you cannot heat the screen edges to loosen the lcd frame glue.I mean applying heat has to be very careful. Seeking a technician will be ideal
So the reason why you have to remove the entire screen is to remove the sticky tape? If I get you right, you Could do it w/o removing the screen, if you're patient and careful, you should be able to get the battery off with the tape still on
@@DIYGeardo Right, it seems the back cover is screwed to the mainboard from the front side, which means even to remove the backcover you have to remove the screen. Why would one design it that way -. -
@@WhiteningThunderto make any replacement of the battery as hard as possible, and make selling new models easier. Unless the EU stops them, they have no interest to help customers with that
Hi Geardo, To remove the screen, I need to heat the glue. What temperature do I need to achieve and for how long? I have a heat gun that can produce far higher temperatures than would be healthy for the phone and I have a meat thermometer to measure the temperature. So, I believe I can generate any temperature, but I need to know how long. I have had no success heating to 190 F for three minutes, but I am not confident I should go either hotter or longer. Please advise. Thanks for the help, Chris.
Hello, thank you so much for the tutorial. I replaced the LCD screen and the battery. However now if i press the on button or charge my phone I get a half second flash of white on my screen then only black and my phone vibrates. i am charging my phone right now but it isnt helping :( any idea what the problem could be?
Something went completely wrong, if it's this complicated to replace a simple battery. Greedy not eco-friendly Tech companies want you to just buy a new one.😢
It's not only that but time consuming. Imagine you would have to remove your suspension from the car every time you want to replace a tire. That's how this feels.
To anyone trying to replace their battery. Do not pull the screen while removing the adhesive. The screen is WAAYY more fragile than it seems. I ended up breaking my phone.
I don't think there's anything wrong with the video, in fact I really appreciate content like this as it helps DIY projects (really, thank you OP).
But just be mindful if you will be trying this. I didn't even realize I broke the screen, I was not putting that much force pulling the suction cup on the screen. I only realized it broke because I accidentally powered on the device and the screen showed some pixel soup and then went black. Tried to save money and ended up getting an accidental phone upgrade.
hahaha i know that feel bro i just did the same and ended up getting another phone since the cost of the screen replacement is too expensive
The shop that repaired mine said they usuallu replace the screen cuz it breaks.
Nice video, guess I won't be trying to replace the battery in my Pixel 4a myself lol
It is little hard
I feel yah bro 😆
Ditto 😂
I agree with you and i'm disappointed. seems like Google want to discourage us from replacing battery ourselves .. 🤔😡
Thank you for the video, followed in closely and replaced the battery almost flawlessly. I managed to rip the connector from the fingerprint scanner -> which was already failing in 50% of cases anyhow, so not a major issue. Phone works perfectly, good video!
Great 👍
From where you bought the battery????
same lol cant we just glue it back somehow
Thank you for the video, I managed to replace the battery without breaking anything and it works perfectly now!
Glad it helped
RIDICULOUS phone companies are doing this. Thanks for the vid.
True
This is the most complicated battery replacement I have ever seen 😮
Pixels are little complicated
@@DIYGeardo I don't know, but i owned a pixel 3 before and it's really simple to replace the battery just open the backdoor and wireless charger module ☹️
Worked fine for me. Took a lot of patience reheating my phone, apply suction pressure and repeated this 10 times. Used my nails to pry open near the charger the plastic layer. Also be very careful with the battery adhesive it tears VERY easily. Unfortunately it teared on me and had to use a playing card with alcohol to slowly remove the adhesive.
Masterful. Love it. Thank you for a delightful battery replacement video tutorial!
Thanks for your feedback🙏
Thanks for the video, i plan to never buy a pixel again after this. Not a good strat for Google to make battery replacement this tedious.
yes, quite complicated.
Thank you very much. I was able to change my battery in an hour.
Great 🙏
great job,, this looks like an easy break the screen for me 🙂
Yeah quite complicated
This is a great, thorough video. But good grief! I definitely won't be doing this myself!
Thanks for your feedback..
3:36 be really gentle on this step. The thinner cable broke and it was ireversable!
Thanks for sharing your experience
nice video, this is straight forward and explains the process well
Thanks
my favorite part is when he does the hardest parts without explaining how. like when he got under the screen without describing where the screen actually ends. then he goes under the adhesive like its not there.
Thank you
You're welcome
Did the board bracket cover part of the fingerprint sensor cable? In the beginning that cable was above the bracket, and at the end under. Maybe it doesnt matter?
You guys are phone gurus!
Thanks for your feedback 🙏
Absolutely an excellent video.
Glad it was helpful!
Wow, that's tricky!!
Thanks for your feedback
Ahhh damn i ripped the fingerprint sensor.. such a small cable :(( The screen turns on but just a light green.. is it because i took out the finger print sensor out?
Nice, neat n clean👍👍
Thanks for liking
Hi thanks very much for the video, super useful. I changed the battery but camera - neitherfront of back are working. What could be the reason?
That is quite strange. Did you disconnect them? have you double check the connections?
What's the point of the battery adhesive strips? I would replace the battery without those annoying adhesives
You should have some to hold the battery.
@@DIYGeardo the clips of the housing already retains the battery
BRAVO
Thanks
Great video.
Glad you enjoyed it
This one is HARD
Pixels always hard
@gae don't get why consumers tolerate this. Absurd just to change a battery. Going to cost me $100.
My pixel's screen is cracked but i need to change the battery as it is swollen.. Should i give it a try to replace the battery or is it better to buy a new phone..? Nearest Google care centre is almost 800 kms away from my place..
Thanks 🙂👍🇹🇷
Always welcome 🙏
Where do you find the original after Market battery?? In India it's impossible to get genuine battery
Yes same question
I am not sure about that.If i found a source, i will drop a message
@@DIYGeardo did you found the source it would be really helpful in india
You can try Shatterfix. They claim to provide genuine parts
Where to find pixel 4a original battery 🔋
My pixel 4a is now about 4 years old and the battery is indicating signs going bad.
After seeing this video I don't understand why the hell they made it so complicated.
I'm not sure if it will even work properly after all this surgery.
Yep, quite challenging
Got to take apart the entire phone just to replace a battery. I'm not sure if smartphone technology is moving forward or backwards!
Some models are like that..Yeah not so good
I cracked the Fingerprint cable so i removed the plug before reassembling. Now the screen wont turn on. When connecting a charger it vibrates so something is alive...
Did i kill the Screen too or does it have to do with the Fingerprint Module?
Please help! My wife will kill me 😅
Great video. However when I re-constructed the phone and tried to turn it on, the screen just doesn't work. The phone makes sounds and vibrates, but the screen is just off, no color, while connected to the phone. Any help?
Thanks. It can be a loose connection, did you check the screen before you closing?
I have the same issue. I checked the connections, it’s not loose. Phone vibrates and connects to a computer but the screen doesn’t turn on :(
Thqnks for your video who inspired me to replqce the bqttery of my phone.
I have replace the battery (the old one was bumped) and take time to clean the rubber on the screen and casing. Just before glueing the screen I tried to turn on the phone.
Unofrtunatelly the screen does not turn on...
The vibrator is turning ON 1sec when I push the ON button. After that, it is only "100ms" turn ON.
The phone is properly charging (I use a battery bank to charge it, and it is dropping power on the phone).
I have try to unscrew/rescrew everything and disconnect the batterry too.
Do you have any idea what can I do ?
During the rubber cleaning, I heard a very smal crack of the screen ( on a very small corner) on the inner glass (not the external glass), But look nothing broken from visual inspection.
Thank you for your help.
First thing you should check the connections are fine. Normally you should not install the screen before making sure it works. Once you are sure, then apply the glue and can close the device. If you feel the battery drains maybe the battery is bad too. There are many bad ones in the market. As you say the screen can be bad too, try to connect the phone to a computer. You can see how it goes, but again if there is a lock then you will have an issue.most likely you need to check with a new screen
@@DIYGeardo Have a nice day 😊
@phildo9361 Did you find the answer? I have same issue.
@@deRamable yeah, the screen has two layers. The inner layer was just little broken on the bottom corner. I bought another screen in AliExpress (cheaper with some low quality issues), and it works.
@@deRamable yes, the screen is composed of two layers. The inner layer was broken in the bottom corner when I dismount it: it was very small part broken. I bought finally a cheap LCD in AliExpress: the quality is good enough for my use
💕
Thanks for your feedback
It looks a lot worse than it is. I'm legally blind and I can do it. Just have to be veeeery deliberate with every step, take pictures after every move. Breaks in-between, do everything like a sloth. Thank you sir for the fantastic and detailed video.
Also never use your fingers if you can help it. A small pair of plastic eyelash picks are fantastic for grabbing small, thin parts.
🤔
nice video
Hello. I have a question. I need to replace the battery in my Pixel 4a, but I have a crack in the glass that runs horizontally across the entire display. The display itself is not damaged, but the glass is. What do you think is the likelihood of damaging the display when replacing the battery? Is it worth it or is it better to just change the phone?
Well it is going to be a tough job to hold the screen intact. But there is a possibility too. Maybe you can sell your phone for parts and buy a new one too.
@@DIYGeardo thanks for a quick answer!
My battery in my pixel 4a is swollen which made the screen curve a little bit. Does that make it harder to replace the battery (more specifically does it make taking of the screen harder)
probably easier, as it will apply pressure to the screen from inside. You won't need to pull on the suction cup as much.
First, if your battery is swollen please change it soon. You are saying curve from the center? Anyways, You will have difficulties removing the screen because you cannot heat the screen edges to loosen the lcd frame glue.I mean applying heat has to be very careful. Seeking a technician will be ideal
How is your pixel 4a white..?
Means?
@@DIYGeardo means there is only black varient of pixel 4a how your pixel is white?
@@gauravdoesmaths it’s barely blue version
@@gauravdoesmaths Maybe another colour variant was released outside India
So the reason why you have to remove the entire screen is to remove the sticky tape? If I get you right, you Could do it w/o removing the screen, if you're patient and careful, you should be able to get the battery off with the tape still on
Well the only option is to go inside by removing the screen. There is no other option.
@@DIYGeardo Right, it seems the back cover is screwed to the mainboard from the front side, which means even to remove the backcover you have to remove the screen. Why would one design it that way -. -
@@WhiteningThunderto make any replacement of the battery as hard as possible, and make selling new models easier. Unless the EU stops them, they have no interest to help customers with that
Hi Geardo,
To remove the screen, I need to heat the glue. What temperature do I need to achieve and for how long? I have a heat gun that can produce far higher temperatures than would be healthy for the phone and I have a meat thermometer to measure the temperature. So, I believe I can generate any temperature, but I need to know how long. I have had no success heating to 190 F for three minutes, but I am not confident I should go either hotter or longer. Please advise.
Thanks for the help,
Chris.
Hello, thank you so much for the tutorial. I replaced the LCD screen and the battery. However now if i press the on button or charge my phone I get a half second flash of white on my screen then only black and my phone vibrates. i am charging my phone right now but it isnt helping :( any idea what the problem could be?
Hello, did you figure this out? I have the same issue :(
Where do y get genuine batttery cant get it in india
Ifixit
I don't have pull tabs, the battery came with just the battery 💀
The link of site u provide are selling genuine battery
Your location?
@@DIYGeardo India
Something went completely wrong, if it's this complicated to replace a simple battery. Greedy not eco-friendly Tech companies want you to just buy a new one.😢
This repair is little hard
It's not only that but time consuming. Imagine you would have to remove your suspension from the car every time you want to replace a tire. That's how this feels.
Does it provide the same battery backup like old orgnl battery????
If the quality is good, yes
@@DIYGeardo I ask about the battery that I replace in your video are original and provide same old like backup ??
@@adityaharshvardhan769 yes it is original...yeah
@@DIYGeardo ok thanks u r 100% sure ??
how much battery backup it provides same like past ?
I just replace the battery XD
Great 👍
Man I miss the 3310 😂
Haha
can we anyhow put the battery of pixel 5a 5g in 4a 5g ? to get bigger battery capacity ??
Not compatible
@@DIYGeardo by size or what ... because I'm very excited to do it
This video is hard...NEXT!
Thanks for your feedback..
Telefono costruito veramente male
Thanks for your feedback
funny they mad the pixel 4A worse in repairability than the pixel 4
I failed the very first step. Lol
This is little tuff
I don't appreciate the idea to have to remove the display to remove the back 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲 Lol
But phone manufacturers do🤑
@@mohe81 yeah. High chances of breaking it all lol
How to purchase Google pixal 4a battery
You need to check locally.