Disassembling Google Pixel 5a 5G confirmed the difficulty of repairing the smartphone

By: Maksim Panasovskyi | 26.08.2021, 23:45

Google Pixel 5a 5G went on sale in the US and Japan. The smartphone has already fallen into the hands of the authors of the YouTube channel PBKreviews, who successfully took it apart. Repairability of the phone was estimated at 5 points out of a possible 10.

What have you got?

The main thing that can be deduced after watching the video - you do not need to take up to repair your smartphone. Difficulties begin at the initial stage of disassembly. Pixel 5a 5G around the perimeter is abundantly covered with adhesive. It will have to be heated well to remove the display module.

Under the screen is a large battery with a capacity of 4680 mAh, covered with a graphene film. You should be especially careful with the draw tabs of the battery, as they tear very easily.

During the disassembly of Google Pixel 5a 5G you will have to carefully observe the screws, memorizing the location of these, as they have different lengths. Another drawback was the excessive amount of film on many elements inside the smartphone.

Source: WCCFTech