Google Pixel 4a Battery Replacement

A replacement guide on how to repair and replace a not working/charging battery on Google Pixel 4a mobile phone.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
00:10 Opening google pixel 4a
00:40 Removing LCD Screen
02:57 Removing Mid Frame Plate
03:54 Removing Logic Board Bracket
05:00 Removing not working pixel 4a battery
06:55 Placing new pixel 4a battery
07:48 Placing Logic Board Bracket
08:43 Placing Housing & Mid Frame Plate
09:30 Placing LCD Screen
10:51 Closing & back cover installation

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[mariomatos]

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.

[jwhezc]

Nice video, guess I won't be trying to replace the battery in my Pixel 4a myself lol

[ingvar]

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!

[mikanech]

Thank you for the video, I managed to replace the battery without breaking anything and it works perfectly now!

[SuperJ]

I have a feeling this video is going to get a lot more views with the recent software update! That's why I am here. I've really enjoyed my 4a for the past 4 years. My battery has been good up until recently, and now with the update, I don't even know if it's worth hanging on to anymore. We'll find out soon enough. My Phone sits at 100% for hours and is starting to drop to upper 90's. I have no confidence in the state of my battery charge anymore. Great phone for $350.... I just wish swapping batteries out was a thing (like on my older Galaxy models).

Edit Jan 18, 2025: The battery percentage drains down just like normal before the update, but my battery is draining pretty rapidly. I'm on my second charge for the day and I'm at about 50%. And I haven't used my phone all that much today except for 40 minutes doing Duolingo.

[chillywilly]

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.

[JimCAhn]

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?

[Polarforscher]

I just successfully replaced my screen following this. Thank you, OP! My screen has a protector so was a bit strongr than usual

[ratboyninja]

RIDICULOUS phone companies are doing this. Thanks for the vid.

[rizkyprayoga_]

This is the most complicated battery replacement I have ever seen 😮

[MegaNicholas]

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.

[joseph_donovan]

Masterful. Love it. Thank you for a delightful battery replacement video tutorial!

[tanyoivanov-personal]

3:36 be really gentle on this step. The thinner cable broke and it was ireversable!

[drdoc]

great job, , this looks like an easy break the screen for me 🙂

[johannessalmen]

Thank you very much. I was able to change my battery in an hour.

[ewinh]

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?

[Guyontheinternet]

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.

[ness_cek]

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?

[petethompson]

nice video, this is straight forward and explains the process well

[LuisN-fiei]

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?