Pixel 3a Screen Replacement - full tutorial

[@Zulf85]

Watching phone repairs is almost as addictive as doing them

[@JoeDoesStuff]

Lol I can definitely agree with that

[@XfdgiX]

Thanks so much man, broke my phone this morning :( you're a life saver

[@JoeDoesStuff]

That’s nice 😊 thanks for watching!

[@ScienceAppliedForGood]

Thank you. This tutorial was very helpful.

[@RogerPack]

Be careful when using the blade to get the screen off, you want to get "just the glass" off, not the black thing that is like a circle around it...you'll feel like you are inserting it too high but that's right...

[@yourmum69_420]

I wish I read this comment properly before I fucked it up

[@giu_s_3124]

I have some questions. Is it LCD? The original screen of the 3a is OLED, and it looks different from the original. Am I wrong? If i haven't heat gun can I use Hair Phon? What temperature heat gun works?

[@JoeDoesStuff]

It is an oled. I just name them lcd because that's what people usually search. Either way it's the same process to repair. A hair dryer will work. You honestly don't need a lot of heat for the 3a. But when you're heating it up, you want it hot to the touch.

[@giu_s_3124]

@@JoeDoesStuff thank you so much

[@integr8er66]

I have fixed several phones with this method, but the adhesive always seems to let go after a while. Also with the tape not going around the corner the repaired phone will lose the IP68 rating.

[@robertrob6715]

Can I replace only screen?

[@darvzchannel]

name of the tape you use sir?

[@danecker6179]

what size of tape did you use for this video? Thanks great video

[@JoeDoesStuff]

I use 1mm, 2mm, and 4mm depending on where I’m putting it. I use the 1mm around the parameter on the 3a. I have links to all 3 in the description.

[@SilverInkStaind]

If you're going this at home, please turn the power off on your device.

[@IDMaximillian]

what if i lost the rubber that goes over the speaker, can i fix and close the phone without it

[@arduinouser1482]

Hi, awesome video, thank you so much for not jumping parts and thank you for linking all of the parts in the video, excellent job. Quick question, why did you put the orange tape on the ridges of the phone and then remove that same tape before you landed the new screen back on? That was the only thing that really confused me.

[@JoeDoesStuff]

The orange was just the plastic that protected the tapes adhesive. The tape itself was still there.

[@JoeDoesStuff]

Oh also thank you for the kind words 😇

[@arduinouser1482]

@@JoeDoesStuff oo haha that makes perfect sense! Thanks again bro, keep up the great work! I'm getting the replacement screen in in like 3 weeks, I might have more intelligent questions then!

[@isauraluna]

Do you used a hair dryer?

[@heronaddict]

Thank you for this video. I have to replace my son's 3a screen next week. I've bought a tube of b7000 glue though. Should be okay ? Thanks

[@JoeDoesStuff]

I don't really recommend using liquid adhesive for the screens. It can bleed through and discolor the screen. The tesa adhesive is pretty cheap. I think $7ish.

[@heronaddict]

@@JoeDoesStuff many thanks. I shall look into ordering that instead.

[@heronaddict]

@@JoeDoesStuff 2mm be wide enough for pixel 3a ? Thanks

[@JoeDoesStuff]

Yes it would. Put it along the edge and also a couple of strips under the oled panel. Add a little heat once the new screen is down to set the adhesive.

[@thesuperbcollection7611]

How much cost for repair this

[@theflyingnaga9947]

Can this be done for a pixel 3 too?

[@JoeDoesStuff]

The screen can be repaired. It's significantly harder for the 3 though.

[@JoeDoesStuff]

Here's the video for replacing the Pixel 3 screen! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hnfcq6qIhpyJlbM

[@theflyingnaga9947]

@@JoeDoesStuff thks for the quick reply. I have already purchased only the front glass for pixel 3. All the videos on youtube show I have to disassemble by opening the back cover. I was hoping it could be done like the pixel 3a from the front side.

[@JoeDoesStuff]

Unfortunately I can't be. Well unless you have all the proper equipment. It's cheaper to replace the oled panel along with it. Without the proper equipment you will break the oled panel.

[@theflyingnaga9947]

@@JoeDoesStuff alrite .. thks Joe.. I subscribed too 😊

[@jhananut]

cannot get the little plug from the screen to plug into the board under the little cover with the 2 screws. when the screen came off from the last repair, the plug popped out due the repair man only putting in 1 screw on the retainer. I will fix it correctly this time myself.

[@rituuartandcraft0711]

Thank

[@jojob285]

ca I used hair blow dryer?

[@ziaxazia9899]

4:43

[@loudcloud1499]

this shrimp works!

[@rikbloemers43]

oh its defiantly not that easy! I just tried it and when it comes to clipping that tiny clip, its impossible! It just keeps coming apart right away and doesn't seem to stay connected for any length of time. go on finding a tool that fits the tiny star key bolts!

[@JoeDoesStuff]

I have links to all the tools I use. Walmart also sells a kit that has the star bit. But it does take some finesse. I’ve been doing this for many years.

[@RogerPack]

Maybe need to seat the connection better first? Or bend the cable so it doesn't resist as much...you can look at the cable for the screen you removed to see how much bend is expected...I guess... :)

[@Gogglelog]

This is a video for an LCD replacement I thought you was going to show how to replace the cracked screen not the LCD unit there is a difference the piece of glass what sits on the top of the LCD unit that is the screen the LCD unit is what operates the screen so get your title correct

[@JoeDoesStuff]

My title is correct. The front glass is called the digitizer. The whole assembly is the screen. I wouldn't recommend trying to replace just the glass. You will ruin the LCD. The glass only parts that are available to buy are for refurbishers to use.

[@Gogglelog]

@@JoeDoesStuff why do they sell the glass replacements if it's not recommended replacing them ? If just the glass what 99% of the People call the screen is cracked why replace the LCD unit

[@JoeDoesStuff]

I answered your first question in my previous reply. The screen (digitizer & LCD) are laminated together in the factory, with dust free rooms and $100k+ equipment. The LCD is paper thin. You can literally fold it like a piece of paper. The glass is glued to the lcd. So removing that glue without ruining the lcd takes very precise, expensive equipment. You're more than welcome to try a glass only replacement. With the 3a, you won't break anything else when you mess it up. So afterwards you can still replace the entire screen assembly.

[@Gogglelog]

@@JoeDoesStuff so basically what you're saying all the retailers are selling people just the glass top ie the screen knowing full well they cannot replace it without spending 100k on equipment

[@JoeDoesStuff]

Yep. You can buy smaller equipment to do it yourself and not spend the 100k. But you're still looking at around $5k.

[@hannahbediako65]

do get allyour photos back

[@JoeDoesStuff]

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[@hannahbediako65]

I mean after the new screen is replaced is everything stored on the phone back

[@JoeDoesStuff]

Yes everything that's on the phone will still be there 👍

[@chelseab5607]

I have questions

[@JoeDoesStuff]

Ask away!

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