Google Pixel 8a Back Cover Replacement

Unplug all cables from your phone.

Completely power off your phone.

Unless stated otherwise, don't insert your tool more than 3 mm (the width of your opening tool's flat section) around the edges.

Don't insert your tool under the edges of the camera bump.

Insert the edge of an opening tool between the back cover and the frame, starting with a sharp corner of the tool to help separate the adhesive.

Slide your opening tool along the bottom edge to separate the adhesive securing the back cover.

Slide your opening tool around the bottom right corner and up the right edge, stopping at the bottom of the camera bump.

Remove your opening tool from under the back cover.

Insert your opening tool under the top right corner of the back cover, just above the camera bump.

Slide your opening tool along the top edge, stopping at the top left corner just above the camera bump.

Remove your opening tool from under the back cover.

Insert your opening tool under the left edge of the back cover, just below the camera bump.

Slide your opening tool down the left edge to separate the adhesive.

Insert an opening pick under the top left corner of the back cover until the tip is close to the top edge of the camera bump.

Slide the pick to the right, stopping when you reach the right edge of the cameras.

Insert the flat edge of an opening pick under the back cover, just below the camera bump.

Insert a second opening pick in the same spot on the other side.

Pry up simultaneously with both picks and apply constant pressure to separate the final piece of adhesive securing the back cover.

Remove the back cover.

Now is a good time to test your phone before sealing it up. Power it on and check that it works. Power it back down before you continue reassembly.

Follow this guide to apply new adhesive and install your back cover.