I Messed Up Big Time - Don’t Repeat This Repair Mistake - Calling In Help - Pixel 7a Repair

If you're repairing a Google phone this is something you should know. I make mistakes so you don't have too.
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[@crazimathx4905]

The way he cleaned the board itself made it clear he was a pro

[@kawesu8781]

This is true, some level 3 techs do it even uncleaned while doing reballing, making their solder job not good. and often breaks easily.

[@BillAnt]

At 2:00 OMG when that sh*t happens, it's a sinking feeling. lol But at 13:18 I'm cringing at the sight of using glue to mount the screen. Most pros use double sided tape, either generic rolls of various sizes or better yet factory cut tape. Tape makes repairs neater, but most importantly subsequent repairs much easier. imo

[@samranahmed7538]

Yeah the board was shining like this blad head

[@nationalmaverick]

​@BillAnt I worked with Bill from A One for 6 years and still contract work to him from the medical industry where I live now, his best practice is 100% using many and varied sizes of 3m double sided frame tape, my inkling is that if he used glue it was because Hugh asked, they definitely would have discussed it prior.

[@BillAnt]

​@@nationalmaverick - Absolutely, I wouldn't even think about using that gunky disgusting glue. When I'm repairing one which has been glued previously, it makes me sad that someone else was so lazy. It really doesn't take a long time to run new tape using various sizes from 1 mm to 5 mm rolls, or better yet model specific factory cut tape. :)

[@MegaTechpc]

I’m constantly amazed at how humble Hugh is and how sincerely honest he is about his work. This sort of mistake would never see the light of day on most any other phone repair channel and quickly be swept under the rug but Hugh always admits his mistakes and, crucially, provides in-depth analysis in what exactly happened, why, and how to correct the problem in an entertaining and educational way. Props to you Hugh! Your professionalism and dedication to the truth is truly appreciated!

[@araigumakiruno]

Mistakes were a human nature, don't shy about your mistakes. Tell others about it so they can avoid of doing the same mistake and everyone learns from it in the end

[@zetsubou3704]

Also blames Google for the design choice when he should have been careful 🤡

[@Gdsamplify]

@@zetsubou3704 Lol yea skill issue

[@BillAnt]

I always disconnect screen connectors from either left or right sides where there's less likely to have any components. Also, there's less force needed from the sides than the middle part. However, I had my share of popped-off components in the past, therefore I always examine the components placement on newer devices to avoid popping something off. You live and learn. ;)

[@killkiss_son]

He basically said it was Google's fault

[@frimmbits]

The master seeking the assistance of a master. Much respect to both of you

[@ultraviolettp3446]

I have always thought you were amazing as an individual tackling some projects that most would blow off - but your INTEGRITY and HONESTY just went through the roof (in a positive way) when you consulted with someone who specializes in an area you admit to not being as experienced. Life is all about growth. Some people would chuck the project and move on and hope others forgot - you instead chose to confront the issue head on, to admit to a need for more learning growth, and you sought out expertise. This is superb! We all are weak in areas and it makes a big difference that you also took this "opportunity" to not only to fix the "mistake" but to add to your own personal toolbox of knowledge. Kudos and I look forward to more of your videos. You are AMAZING!

[@MattinLapland]

I did the same years ago whilst trying to replace my iphone SE battery. Was gutted but found a wonderful repairer in London, Rico who is known for his data recovery skills. He had the phone fixed within a day and posted back to me in another country. People like this around the world are amazing.

[@HughJeffreys]

Rico did some work for me on a Galaxy Note7. Didn't even what to try it myself given how hard the phones are to find.

[@Pittato]

Nice to see you reaching out when you needed it. We all have our limits.

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

OMG Hugh, regardless of anything else - you deserve a medal & bronze statue at the bare minimum for finding that microscopic capacitor after blowing it off the board with the hot air!! 😲😲

[@JankPods0201]

@TheUltimateRecycler, Why not a Giant Solid Gold or Platinum statue of Hugh? He deserves it!

[@TheUltimateRecycler]

@@JankPods0201 Ok any metal of your choice! As long as I'm not paying for it! 🤣

[@JankPods0201]

@@TheUltimateRecycler hehehe, alright.

[@hypnosis70]

Bro sounds like chatgpt

[@marpuch]

I love when things go wrong. It is sometimes such a good oportunity to learn something. Thank you for pushing it through.

[@rickm1499]

I know right. You often learn more from when things go wrong than when they go right

[@sorinl8467]

True but I want just go right without emotions 😥

[@lupulflamand5673]

This is an absolute nightmare. These tiny resistors are so small that you can barely see them without a microscope.

[@OrbvsTomarvm]

i here dat dat is da same about ur penis ! is dat rite

[@FR4M3Sharma]

Not really, I pulled one from a dead cheap android to put it on a i5-650, without any sort of microscope, used a 1$ trash soldering iron to solder it, that was 4 years ago and that processor is still working.

[@4evertrue830]

It is like Google pixel are following Apple's footsteps, trying to make their phones difficult to repair.

[@4evertrue830]

It is like Google pixel are following Apple's footsteps, trying to make their phones difficult to repair.

[@OrbvsTomarvm]

@@4evertrue830 pardon , can u repeet dat pleas tanks is dat rite

[@prebenjaeger]

This reminds me of the other day I was trying to replace the backlight fuse on my laptop. Absolutely ridiculously small, that fuse is. Gave up and put a blob of solder over it instead and pray it'll never be needed again ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@123theprodigy5]

Man, even the most experienced people can make mistakes.

[@user-gk9ut9qc1o]

This uncle could be a heart surgeon with how precise he is! Amazing learning opportunity. Seeking help was a smart decision

[@damolin77]

We can all learn something from other Hugh and you do Awesome work. Bill needs to start uploading more videos. I hope you 2 do a collaboration even a live stream each week would be very helpful.

[@harish-hvk]

I did the exact same mistake while replacing the screen on my pixel 2. Bought a broken donor phone to get the filters. I had watched several videos before attempt to change the screen and none of them mentioned that the filters could be damaged.We need more videos like this sharing the mistakes to that could happen. Great content keep it up!

[@EricDrummondBPCP]

Wow! That is crazy to think that I started watching your videos. I think it was either my first or second year of college and I've been out of college now for at least. I don't want to say a good amount of time. But to think that you're all self-taught. It's an amazing thing to see And I have to tell you I went to school for IT systems management and we mostly specialize in desktop and laptop repair. Then I was always super scared of having to solder anything. Replacing broken parts and taking PCs and desktops apart is one thing but the soldering iron and the heat and just that fine precision. It was always very daunting to me. So good job on trying to do it. Keep up the great work. Have a good one and I'll catch you on the next one.

[@ellisgarbutt1925]

good vid Hugh good that you admit to your mistakes & needed help

[@projectwind]

We really want more videos with Phillip!

[@MissFoxification]

I always prefer using my fingernail to remove connectors like that. It's a lot harder to accidentally use too much force when you're using a pinkie fingernail. It does surprise me that Google put the components so close to the connector.

[@ryanking4566]

this was a very exciting watch for me. just you admitting that you needed help showed me how legit you are with your skillset. I'm a happy subscriber

[@madhardcorenick]

I had Bill repair the USB-C port on my Thinkpad E490s a couple months back. He a really great bloke to deal with and very reasonable pricing. He was able to pick up my laptop and drop it off within' a day.

[@cidsx]

You live and you learn. That's just how it goes. You're still a top-notch phone repairer even if you mess up sometimes on things you're not used to

[@queenmarynovelwriter5397]

A smart person always knows when to ask for help.

[@cameronmurie]

Congratulations on the excellent, watchable content and the service to the public that you provide. Truly quite rare these days

[@thewillsfamilyaccount6486]

Wow that truly was a mess! It's good you got some help! Good recovery! Nicely done! 😊

[@sebastianmaddigan3863]

Just a warning that I don't reccomend prying on these types of connectors from the sides, as this can cause them to bend slightly and lead to ghost touches in the future (at least in my and others experience with iphones). In this scenario you may just have to be very careful when prying from the flat edge.

[@PGW90RU14]

I think you might use oven (180~200Celcius) to re-flow solder. Solder has self-alignment characteristic when de-oxided (reduction reaction), so you can probably solder small SMDs just by thermal. If you could, it is better to use glue to fix SMDs on PCB before re-flow. I think SMDs smaller than 1008 cannot be soldered manually.

[@brawales]

Great video, it was so good to see the professional man cleaning the board and fixing it, I love you videos, all the best .

[@pjsw]

Hope you get to a million by the end of the year this video was fantastic

[@perdiddlepanskew8018]

I think it’s magical, demonstrating a ton of talent. So interesting!

[@DimaKirivel]

I think the best tool for gentle flex cable removal is an uncut fingernail. It's thin and you can feel better what you are doing

[@ReadTheBible8]

Like Phone Repair Guru.

[@1800Supreme]

Yup my thoughts exactly. I tried those plastic prey tools but they give you too much leverage and no feel. Every phone repair tech needs finger nails, no exceptions. Pretty sure they don't use plastic prey tools in the factory where the phones are assembled.

[@PvtAnonymous]

I've been working in consumer electronics repair for around 5 years total now. There is now way I would EVER use one these "black stick" tools to remove flex cables from connectors. They can bend like crazy and are generally too clumsy when working at such small scales. Fingernails for the win. I think it's also possible to bend the pins with these things, so I stay away from them.

[@ilantzur02]

If I may suggest, put the clamps a quarter length of the phone, the pressure will be distributed more evenly that way. When you put it in the corners there's no pressure in the middle.

[@DiamondMaster115]

Wow, that is very good to know. I have the same phone in the same color, so I'll keep that in mind if I have to fix it...

[@Robt772000]

A1 is 10 mins from me and I didn't know. Now I do thanks Hugh.

[@djmula25]

You the best homie. Been watching you grow for years

[@JankPods0201]

Hey Hugh, we all make mistakes. One time, I accidentally connected the display of my iPhone 3GS While the battery was still connected. When i powered on the phone, the display showed me a blank white screen. i thought i fried the replacement screen. After a few days passed, magically, the display started working again. Hugh, i feel your pain and struggle, but I'm happy that phone has gone off to a good family member of yours. I commented on an iPhone 4S on iOS 9.3.6.

[@justin6581]

How are you using the youtube website on ios9, and how are you using an iPhone 4s? 3G is dead, and there are no modern browsers for iOS 9.

[@JankPods0201]

I managed to sign in to my Google account by putting my accounit address into Facebook sign-in. Safari saved the account and password, and that lets me like videos, comment, and subscribe to other channels. Sure it's VERY slow, but i can tolerate the wait times. Also, i just used Wi-Fi, and where i live, 3G is still a thing at $15CAD A month from lucky Mobile.

[@robertrobinson1278]

the OG to the rescue. More colabs a must.

[@Aphelia.]

It was lovely to have a guest on the channel, keep it up Hugh!

[@Random_4400]

Nice video, great repairman did a great quality job on that phone! Wouldn't mind to see more videos like this soon!

[@WP7Nettwerk]

We need like this guy in the UK. Thanks for this video.

[@AnthonyKongSYD]

This is amazing! thx for sharing this experience!

[@zeshanmujtaba1735]

that man got precision of 10x surgeon hands. hats off

[@timgooding2448]

More videos with Phil would be great content.

[@yoojinjan7664]

This dude has an amazing steady hands !

[@CBGX]

Amazing talent and dedication. Thanks for sharing this knowledge!

[@GabrielWebb-hp2fx]

Im 12 years old and I love fixing electronics you have helped me a lot I managed to fix a water damaged iphone 6 because of you, I can't wait until you reach 1,000,000 subs!

[@ChrisSmith-mh6vk]

As always utterly fascinating. Yep, we are always learning.

[@BLACKSAMARII]

this was amazing... i've been enjoying your videos very much.

[@ljessecusterl]

Microsoldering is dark wizardry to me. I can do most anything but that. But I have a buddy at a location close to my store who can handle damn near anything, from an old Intellivision to an HDMI encoder chip on a PS5. But he's not as good at general repairs as I am, so at this point, I'm convinced there's an inverse relation between the two skillsets.

[@Al3ksandrOrlov]

Amazing content as usual Hugh

[@seppdroid]

Just wanted to say you are amazing for sharing your mistakes, we’ve all been there!

[@felixbounou8082]

Thanks for sharing your learnings

[@No1BRC]

I've been soldering such tiny components for a few years by now- but each time I'm newly intimidated by how small and difficult they are to work with under a microscope.

[@sorinl8467]

You have my respect man. Admitting the mistake it's a big step forward in learning. After this experience you know better what you can do or you can't. But this is doesn't mean to stop. Soldering now is a compex work that requires a lot of tools, materials and experience. You can learn only by practice.

[@rimuru5942]

my man has went through the whole dunning Kruger effect and acknowledged it Now this is what a good educational channel is really similar to rossmann

[@darkguardian1314]

2:15 How many expected Hugh was going to visit EEVBlog Dave Jones…✋😂

[@yeowool404]

Big kudos to you for not only owning up to your mistakes, but being open and honest about it, AND giving exposure/credit to other professional in the field 👏👏👏

[@buntzi]

It would be nice to add the mistake and the solution in the video description too. I was really curious about what it was and how it happened, and I almost missed it. All in all, I enjoy watching your videos, and thanks for it.

[@StaticVapour590]

Time to start the phone wars: That's what you get from buying subpar device from company specialized in eavesdropping

[@marvinochieng6295]

I like this.Showing that mistakes can happen and we can try to fix them

[@kookicck]

Full marks to Hugh. That's how a true professional would work.

[@007KrausBean]

WOW! Talk about extreme patience. He handled that repair masterfully.

[@voxtelnismo]

Working on a board like that without schematics is too alpha for me.

[@TheTundraTerror]

Watching you try to do board repairs had my screaming at my monitor going "Stop! Stoooooop! It's already dead!"

[@viningscircle]

Very impressed with the level of skill in troubleshooting at such an intricate level. This video caught my eye because I have just ordered a Pixel 7a.

[@matttheking1655]

Dudes got a surgeons hand! Respect!

[@Darx97]

Great video as always

[@Ioannisgnk]

Thank you for this information, as i repair pixel devices in greece and i have never fixed the 7A because everyone buys the pro or regular one i'll now know how to avoid damaging it.

[@moto-hl1kb]

Great video. I learned though out the years, is always try see if you can repair something before taking to someone. In your case, you should of taken it to someone who can repair it with right tools. I myself wouldn't have tried to fix this because of i don't have right tools. Having right tools and soldering equipment is big deal.

[@blk124]

It takes balls to show ur mistakes and failures. Most try to always be perfect looking. Great job and keep learning!

[@johnchristopherrobert1839]

Some great Content today thank you

[@LandoCalani]

Fantastic work and video. :p

[@Baggytrousers27]

Always more to learn.

[@thisislilraskal]

Almost 1 million subscribers!

[@adrianwolff2007]

People have no Idea how hard these micro repair are. Great job.

[@carlosdbz1]

Here at south america and mexico we have Wiltech which especializes with all those Micro soldering matters and apple devices repairs only, best apple repair shop i'd say

[@technomadmn]

Ugh, just watching it makes me feel tired hehe. Hands up for Hugh and his patience.

[@Holycurative9610]

Having struggled with an xbox controller with stick drift I can sympathise Hugh... I tried with a very cheap soldering iron and no hot air so have now got a decent hot air station and a Yihua soldering station for about GB£80 for both. The job has got a whole lot easier🤣🤣

[@alisonsmith4436]

Incredible performance 🎭

[@davidcameron7642]

Do more videos like this one

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

Thanks for sharing your repair experience with the Pixel 7a Hugh! The microsoldering process was fascinating and it's great that you brought in an expert like Bill to help out

[@ShaifulSykes]

everyone learn from mistake great job !!

[@jozsefizsak]

Thank you!

[@MrMeowMeowMeow]

Please more videos with Phil!

[@DeejayManii]

+1 for the EEVLABS Multimeter.

[@elihernandez330]

I have a pixel 6A which I imagine is identical to that for the most part but gosh those nanoscopic little things around the connector, I feel like if I drop this phone it might just pop off inside and the screen will stop working.

[@notOEAH]

I learned soldering from Louis Rossmann as I was watching without even owning a soldering iron but when I got one I wasn't as good as I thought I was but with time came experience and now I work with a microscope and a micro-soldering iron

[@callmerexu3323]

that’s my uncle right there best in the business 💪🏽

[@yomommaahotoo264]

Crimy! Wish there was a bloke around here in central Pa to do this.

[@KTPurdy]

powered air works really slick

[@alexanderkulia3848]

Thanks for sharing your experience, I appreciate it a lot! Greetings from Ukraine!

[@01ai01]

Great video

[@Lallushe]

That was a very interesting video. I don't know why, but it was hypnotizing to watch

[@ytown4]

In the states we have Northridge Fix!

[@nilz23]

Are you using E6000 for the adhesive? Can you really unclamp after only a few hours? I always wait 24.

[@pearelectronics3083]

I might actually mail in a phone to bill, it’s an iPhone 6s with an extremely strange issue where it will register charging but will never charge the battery, already diagnosed it down to the motherboard

[@nilz23]

S10+ has epoxy or something on the surface mounts around the display connector.

[@wytreeey3645]

I made the same mistake on a rare Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact a couple of years ago. The component went flying and was lost when removing the flex cable with the spudger. I still have the phone and would like to go back to using it because there is no equivilant sized modern phone. The display is now just black with only the backlight working. I don't know what the estimated repair cost would be.

[@kootenpv]

All Hugh's videos have a happy ending, and I'm here for it

[@davidnelson3026]

getting hot tweezers tool is a good idea

[@celumusavilane6966]

This some pretty useful information i think most phone end up in garbages because of shortage of people like Bill. Nice Video Hugh.