Introduction
This guide is a pre-requisite step for other Pixel 3a XL guides. It describes the process of removing the midframe between the screen and the rest of the phone’s internals.
What you need
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Tool used on this step:Magnetic Project Mat$19.95
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Remove the following 4.3mm screws:
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14 silver T3 Torx screws
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2 black T3 Torx screws
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Insert an opening pick into the seam along the bottom of the phone.
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Slide the pick along the seam to release the clips holding the midframe to the rest of the phone.
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Slide the opening pick along the left and right edges of the phone to release the midframe clips there.
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Lift up the bottom edge of the midframe but don’t completely remove it yet. The midframe is still connected to the phone by a fragile cable.
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Use a spudger to pry up and detach the proximity sensor cable from the motherboard.
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This takes a bit of patience and finesse. Once you have the connector aligned, you can also use a finger to gently press the connector onto the socket.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
